๐ซ Universal Student Fares / ๐ Life After Cars Book Talk / ๐ณ Shape Our Future Trail Network
March 20, 2026
Weekly Newsletter #17 · March 20, 2026
5th Square Advocacy is an urbanist organization of grassroots advocates building a coalition for better transportation, housing, and public space in Philadelphia. Thanks to our growing network of sustaining members
for making this work possible.
The City is working on a new Trail Master Plan
and they're looking for your feedback! They want to know how you use trails and how you think the existing trail network can be improved.
On Sundays from April 5th to May 17th, portions of Walnut and 18th Streets in the Rittenhouse area will be car-free from 10am to 5pm.
๐ฒ TOMORROW: POP-UP PROTECTED BIKE LANE
More than a year and a half after Dr. Barbara Friedes was tragically killed by a drunk driver while biking in the Spruce Street bike lane, there is still no concrete protection
.
Join Philly Bike Action tomorrow onMarch 21st at 9am
for a demonstration
to show how concrete protected bike lanes would look and function on Spruce and Pine Streets. Coffee and donuts will be provided.
Thursday, May 14 at 7 PM
— Spend an evening with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, hosts of the War on Cars
podcast and authors of Life After Cars. They'll discuss the negative impacts of car-dependency and how we can build safer, more livable streets in Philadelphia.
The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive and strategic leader of 5th Square Advocacy. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for advancing the organization's mission through strong leadership, financial stewardship, partnership development, and operational excellence.
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Share this opportunity — we're looking for a passionate urbanist leader ready to take on Philadelphia's most important transportation and housing fights.
Thank you to everyone who has already joined as a member! Our members fuel our grassroots work
for a more accessible, sustainable, and equitable Philadelphia.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Corner of Spruce and 12th Streets
Join PBA for a fun morning sharing with the community how a concrete protected bike lane would look and function on Spruce and Pine Streets with coffee and donuts!
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Columbus Blvd
This free, family-friendly gathering brings together walkers, neighbors, and partners from across the city to celebrate a winter season of exploring Philadelphia with live music from Batala Philly and the West Philadelphia Orchestra Balkan brass band.
7:00 PM, doors open 6:30 PM · Resurrection Philadelphia, 123 S. 17th St
Spend an evening with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, hosts of the War on Cars
podcast and authors of Life After Cars. They'll discuss the negative impacts of car-dependency and how we can build safer, more livable streets in Philadelphia.
5th Square Advocacy is a grassroots nonprofit organization driven to advance a vision for a more accessible, sustainable, equitable Philadelphia for all residents. Donations are not tax deductible.
