Those with a stake in the future design of Roosevelt Boulevard have a chance to make their voices heard. Officials are seeking public input on the road's overhaul, aimed at increasing safety and improving transit services as part of the ambitious "Roosevelt Boulevard: Route for Change" program. The initiative is a partnership between the City of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and SEPTA, according to the City's official release.
The program is broken into three phases, with immediate improvements under "The Boulevard Today" targeted for completion by 2026, followed by "The Boulevard Tomorrow" setting its sights on traffic and transit advancements by 2029. Looking down the road, "The Boulevard Reimagined" will focus on reshaping the roadway's identity by 2040. To capture community sentiment, the project team has launched an online survey and will be hosting several open houses this month, as reported on the City of Philadelphia's website.
The mission is straightforward: Transform Roosevelt Boulevard into a corridor that's safer, more reliable, and accessible to all, including those on foot. In addition to addressing the boulevard's present challenges, the strategy also takes into account future travel needs, evolving land use, and the potential for economic opportunities.
Residents interested in participating can attend any of the four open houses, dates and locations of which were detailed in the City's official release. The first event kicks off on Saturday, December 14, at the Mayfair Community Center, followed by others scheduled throughout December and early January. Each open house offers an opportunity for community members to discuss various design concepts with PennDOT’s team and representatives from the City and SEPTA. Additionally, the online public survey which opened on Monday mirrors the information and queries posed at the in-person events.
For more details on the project or survey, individuals are encouraged to check out the Route for Change program page or get in touch with the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability (OTIS) at [email protected].
