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This project will transform Woodland Avenue between the VA Medical Center Driveway and 42nd Street into a safe, multimodal corridor for all users. Currently, Woodland is part of the City’s High Injury Network (HIN) due to high rates of traffic deaths and serious injuries. The corridor infrastructure needs improvements to accommodate people walking, biking, and riding transit.
The project includes the addition of:
- Two new traffic signals at the 40th Street Trolley Portal/The Woodlands and at Chester Avenue, along with painted crosswalks.
- A two-way raised bikeway on Woodland’s south side, next to the historic brick sidewalk.
- New trees, landscaping, and street lighting along the corridor.
The first phase of the project is a short-term bike lane scheduled for Fall 2024 completion. The second phase is a long-term bikeway, which is currently in design.
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Project timeline
2022
Winter 2022
The Woodland Avenue project kicks off with concept design and engagement.
2023
Summer 2023
With three rounds of engagement and 164 survey responses, 80% of voters select the two-way bikeway option for Woodland Avenue.
2024
Summer 2024
The short-term separated bike lane is installed from VA Driveway to Chester Avenue.
2025
Spring 2025
Traffic signals and crosswalks are installed at 40th Street Trolley Portal/The Woodlands and at Chester Avenue, completing the short-term bike lane. This work will begin in late 2024 and finish in early 2025.
Fall 2025
The plans and designs for a dedicated two-way bikeway are finalized.
2027
The long-term bikeway construction is completed.
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Partners
- Department of Streets
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
- University City District (UCD)
- The Woodlands
Staff
| Name | Title | Department |
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| Adam Smith | District Manager | Office of Multimodal Planning |