The Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan is the first citywide Pedestrian Plan and an update to the 2000 citywide Bicycle Network Plan. The Plan has five goals related to: Safety, Encouragement, Connectivity, the Public Realm, and Recognition. The Plan will assist City departments in prioritizing pedestrian and bicycle improvements, and will help to guide the implementation of the Complete Streets policy. The Plan includes analysis of the existing pedestrian and bicycle networks, recommendations for policies and programs affecting bicyclists and pedestrians, a citywide sidewalk inventory, new street types and sidewalk design standards, and recommended pedestrian and bicycle network improvements.

The Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan is a key recommendation and implementation step of Philadelphia2035. Related efforts include the Complete Streets Handbook and a citywide Trails Master Plan to guide roadway design and off-road priorities, respectively.