Philadelphia Mayor's New Budget Includes Big Boost To Traffic Safety, Bike Lane Protection

CBS Philadelphia

March 14, 2025

Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed budget, released Thursday, included a major victory for Philadelphia street safety advocates.

Parker set aside $5 million for Vision Zero, Philadelphia's long-term traffic safety initiative, and an additional $5 million for concrete protection along Spruce and Pine streets, the city's two most popular bike lanes.

Currently, the bike lanes along Spruce and Pine mostly consist of green and white paint, which designates the cyclist lane from the vehicle lane. Some of the intersections also have flexible white posts that stand about 3 feet tall.

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