How Could Proposed New Philadelphia 76ers Arena Affect Traffic And Parking? Here Are 3 Things To Know.

CBS Philadelphia

August 29, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Now that Philadelphia leaders have released the independent research into the possible impacts of the proposed 76ers arena — which would be called 76 Place— planned for Market East in Center City, details about how the project could affect residents and businesses are coming into focus.

Will adding an arena that draws thousands to Center City for Sixers games, concerts and other events snarl traffic and overwhelm parking garages? Here are three key findings from the traffic and transportation report.

The magic number in the transportation report is 40%. According to researchers, if no more than 40% of attendees drive their cars to events — and those cars carry an average of 2.5 people each — traffic will be manageable. The analysis assumes 40% of attendees will drive, 40% will take public transportation, 10% will use services like Uber and Lyft and the rest will walk or take another method of transportation, a mix researchers say would be OK for parking and traffic in the area.

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