Developing a series of improvements to create a more inviting corridor that is safe, accessible, and reliable for residents, visitors, employees, and commuters, including those who walk, wheel, transit, bicycle, and drive.
The Roosevelt Boulevard “Route for Change” program will hold 3 public meetings, on June 6, 11, and 12, from 6 pm – 8 pm, to continue the discussion about 2040 alternatives. Please plan on attending one of the meetings that works best for you!
Learn MoreBehavior, the interaction of modes, and unusual design characteristics combine to put the traveling public at greater risk of harm.
The Boulevard separates local communities because it is difficult for every type of user to cross 12 lanes of traffic to access services, schools, employment, and attractions.
People who walk, wheel, transit, bicycle, and drive experience unexpected delays, aging sidewalks, narrow medians, and limited bicycle facilities, making travel along the Boulevard unpredictable and frustrating.
As the defining piece of transportation infrastructure in Northeast Philadelphia, the Boulevard does not welcome every type of user and falls short of its potential to bolster the social and economic vibrancy of neighboring communities.
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The Roosevelt Boulevard “Route for Change” Program is primarily funded by a USDOT TIGER planning grant, with additional funds from the City of Philadelphia, PennDOT, and SEPTA.