5th Square

Now is the time to demand safer streets from our elected officials

We need protected bike lanes on Spruce and Pine Streets with permanent hardened barriers and an end to the dangerous practice of using these lanes for vehicle parking and loading.

ACTION: Demand Safer Bike Lanes on Spruce and Pine We are shocked and horrified by the images and stories of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who was killed while biking on the 1800 block of Spruce Street. Murdered by a reckless motorist and by a city government that has failed to provide for her safety.

Great meetup in at Manayunk PHS Pop-up Garden last week! We heard updates from SEPTA on progress with the new Wissahickon Transportation Center and discussed state legislation for transit funding and safer streets. State rep Tarik Khan also came!

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5th Square transit volunteer Ben She is on WHYY News as part of a panel talking about the way forward for increasing safety and service on SEPTA. Tune in!

https://www.facebook.com/WHYYNews/videos/1391940941335388

Reading Terminal Market Expanding, City Adding Seasonal Festival Street Space The Reading Terminal Market is getting ready to undergo an expansion.