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Transportation Improvement Project
Transportation Improvement Project Survey
The City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
SR 0013 Section PT4
Public Plans Display, September 2009


Proposed Improvements:
  • Replacement of the existing path along 34th Street with a 10’ wide multi-use trail that will connect the West Bank Greenway with Fairmount Park.
  • Replacement of the existing sidewalk along the Zoo frontage on 34th Street.
  • Replacement of existing curb ramps in accordance with current ADA criteria at the following intersections:
    • 34th Street/Girard Avenue/Lansdowne Avenue
    • 34th Street/Zoological Drive
  • Extension of the existing concrete barrier on the 34th Street Bridge to eliminate bicycle and pedestrian crossings at the 34th Street/Zoological Drive intersection.

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Click here to download the concept plan>>

Click here to download a public survey>>

For questions, please contact:

Nina Bisbee
The Philadelphia Zoo
Phone: 215-243-1100
Email: bisbee.nina@phillyzoo.org

Stephanie L. Butler, P.E.
McMahon & Associates, Inc.
Phone: 215-283-9444
Email: stephanie.butler@mcmtrans.com