Philadelphia Streets Department

Philadelphia Adding Bike Lanes To 10th And 13th Streets In Center City

Bicyclists may be rejoicing, motorists perhaps not, now that the Nutter Administration plans to add two more bicycle-only lanes in Center City.

2011/04/29

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Philadelphia Streets Kept In Dark By Vandals

The Streets Department is doing a citywide survey of alley lights, because of rampant vandalism to the lights caused by those who would prefer that the alleys stay dark.

2011/04/13

Streets Officials Look To Repair Faulty Traffic Light Near 30th St. Station

A faulty traffic light near 30th Street Station has motorists seeing red and streets officials are scrambling to figure out both a temporary and a permanent fix.

2011/02/17

City Pothole Program Gets An Early Start

Philadelphia Streets Department crews are launching their annual pothole repair program a few weeks early because of the rash of storms we’ve had of late.

2011/02/07

After Two Years, South Street Bridge Re-Opens To Traffic

The South Street Bridge is back in business, connecting center city with University City

2010/11/07

Philadelphia Neighborhoods Vie For “Cleanest Block” Recognition

The committee is wrapping its tour this week of the 33 blocks entered in the Clean Block Contest and will announce a winner at a November 5th banquet.

2010/10/07