PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Jim Kenney today proposed continued investments in cleaner and safer streets as part of the City’s FY21-26 Capital Program, FY21 Budget and Five-Year Plan.
“The single largest capital investment continues to be addressing the quality of our streets — to the tune of $52.1 million this year, and $335.6 million over six years,” said Mayor Jim Kenney. “Moving our roadways towards a state of good repair remains a top priority and we’ll invest $240 million in street paving alone over the next six years.”
This budget allocates a third of City-supported general obligation borrowing for FY21 to projects that make the city’s streets safer, cleaner, and more accessible for all of Philadelphia’s residents, businesses, and visitors. Proposed improvements include:
Paving and Installation of ADA Ramps – The FY21 Capital Budget calls for $32.6 million in City tax-supported funds for the reconstruction and resurfacing of City streets and the construction of accessible ramps. The total is $240.1 million in the FY21-26 Capital Program. This is the single largest investment in the Capital Program and will go a long way towards ensuring that the City can get streets back to a state of good repair to allow workers, residents, and visitors to reliably and safely access their destinations.
Vision Zero – $2 million has been proposed in the FY 21 budget to fund critical safety improvements to make streets safer for all users. These projects include:
- Pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastructure improvements at Stephen Girard Elementary School and Southwark School.
- New traffic signals and pedestrian crosswalks, countdown timers, line striping, sidewalk repairs, and stormwater improvements at the intersection of Frankford and Belgrade.
- Installation of curb bump-outs, pedestrian refuge islands, and expanded sidewalks to improve and increase pedestrian movement across Race Street and into Franklin Square.
- Construction of the South Broad Street side path from the Navy Yard to Pattison Avenue in South Philadelphia.
Improving Transit – SEPTA has proposed a program of investments that calls for nearly $4.7 million in new City tax-supported funds. This funding will leverage $242.6 million in grant funds in FY21. Projects will improve transit infrastructure, vehicles, communications, and payment technologies. It will also provide improved reliability and safety for Philadelphia riders needing to access services and opportunities throughout the city and region. The City’s contribution to SEPTA’s investment is a required match for state and federal funding.
Upgrades to Sanitation Sites – $4 million dollars for improvements to the city’s existing Sanitation Convenience Centers.
Bridge Restoration – $1.4 million is proposed in the FY 21 budget to serve as the City’s match requirement for several key bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. These include Montgomery Avenue Bridge over Amtrak at 30th Street, MLK Drive over Schuylkill River, Tabor Road Bridge over Tacony Creek, 59th Street Bridge over Amtrak, Falls Road Bridge, and 30th Street Viaduct over 30th Street.
The Mayor’s Budget Address, Operating and Capital Budgets, and Proposed FY21-25 Five Year Plan are available here.