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.
🕯️ FRIDAY: REMEMBERING GLENN COLVILLE JR.
This Friday at 7pm, join the family of Glenn Colville Jr. for a ceremony in remembrance of his life.This past April, Glenn was killed while biking
by a driver who plowed through flexposts into the Aramingo Ave bike lane.
Meet us at 2717 Aramingo Ave fora Ghost Bike installation ceremony with brief remarks from Glenn's family, 5th Square Advocacy volunteer Mike Cunningham, and other supporters, followed by a 7.5 mile ride in Glenn's memory.
📣 MARKET EAST ENGAGEMENT
Tell the city you want to see safer streets, protected bike lanes, better transit access, dense housing, and mixed-use development along Market East!
The Philadelphia Department of Planning & Development is seeking input and is holding an after-hours community night
at their pop-up storefront.
"My Market East" is a City-operated storefront where you can drop in and learn about the Market East Revival and share your vision for the future of Market East.
Can't make the event? The hub will be open every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12-6pm through August 28th.
Attend the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s workshop
on August 19th at 6pm to share feedback on proposed transportation planning projects.
The DVRPC makes important planning decisions for the region--this is a great opportunity to advocate for further bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure!
In-person and Zoom access offered. Dinner provided in-person. Register here.
📆 CITY NERD IS COMING TO PHILLY
Save the date for Monday, September 28th: CityNerd
is coming to Philly!
We'll be hosting Ray Delahanty for a talk on what Philly gets right and wrong on walkability, transit, and affordability.
The event will be emceed by 5th Square Advocacy Executive Director Corinne Lagermasini, with Roosevelt Blvd Subway advocate Dr. Jay Arzu as a special guest.
Ticket presale is currently open for 5th Square Advocacy members
. If you're not a member, become one here
and you'll receive a link to buy tickets in your email inbox.
Transit advocates who have followed the redesign process say the first phase is less dramatic than earlier proposals that generated significant public concern.
“This phase is not going to be as disruptive,” said Jerrett Johnson
, lead transit organizer and board member of the advocacy group 5th Square
.
👋 BECOME A MEMBER
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.
Parking-protected bike lanes are a great way to make our bikes lanes safer and lower stress, but they are illegal on state roads! Sign the Bicycle Coalition's petition to legalize parking-protected bike lanes!
And use this tool
for a quick form letter to contact your representatives.
6:00 to 8:00 PM · My Market East Engagement Hub, 930 Market St
Tell the city you want to see safer streets, protected bike lanes, better transit access, dense housing, and mixed-use development along Market East! The Philadelphia Department of Planning & Development is seeking input and is holding an after-hours community night at their pop-up storefront.
Join Glenn's loved ones at Aramingo and Lehigh Ave where Glenn Colville Jr. was tragically killed by traffic violence for a 7.5 mile ride in Glenn’s memory and a Ghost Bike installation ceremony.
2:30 to 6:30 PM · Penn Museum, Widener Lecture Hall, 3260 South St
Transportation Initiative at Penn is hosting an event designed to connect transportation-focused public agencies with faculty and staff at the University of Pennsylvania to collaborate on applied research projects. Public agency staff are invited to give low-stakes, two-minute pitches on short-term, high-impact projects that could benefit from external expert support.
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.
