Downtown Pedestrian Area Returns This Weekend To Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Downtown Pedestrian Area is returning to North Main Street in a few days.

During the two-day event, organizers with Discover Doylestown are encouraging residents to support the local business community in a socially distant environment.

"We invite you to explore Doylestown, and discover what makes our small town so special," organizers said in a tweet.

The Borough of Doylestown launched a pedestrian area pilot program starting on June 26, 2020. The primary goal of the program is to allow outdoor dining and shopping to have a larger footprint and a safer experience for all.

The Downtown Pedestrian Area returns to North Main Street Aug. 28-29 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Upcoming Street Closures

Friday, Aug. 28, N. Main Street | From State to Court, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 29, N. Main | From State to Court, 5 p.m - 11 p.m.

What to expect

According to town officials, locals and visitors can expect to see increased outdoor seating at restaurants, additional outdoor shopping, and the rare experience to walk down historic Doylestown streets, free of vehicles. Outdoor dining and shopping will continue in tandem throughout town with the street closure pilot program. Officials encourage locals and visitors to explore town as most local businesses have reopened and are taking tremendous care to provide a safe environment for you and their staff.

How it works

Throughout the program designated areas will close to vehicular traffic, while sidewalks and parking lanes will be closed to pedestrians and will be reserved for neighboring businesses to expand dining and shopping setups. The center of the street will be reserved for pedestrian traffic.

While many in the general public have been vocal about wanting street closures, officials said it does pose interesting challenges to businesses, particularly those that remain dependent on curbside pickup and deliveries. Officials said the Borough is working hard to ensure reopening initiatives are as fair and safe as possible for all downtown businesses and residents. To that end, Pedestrian Areas are intentionally staggered and spread out to create opportunities without large scale disruptions.

Safety guidelines

According to town officials, social distancing remains critical in our efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While visiting the Pedestrian Areas and exploring town, residents are asked to maintain a safe distance between one another. Masks are strongly encouraged when not seated.