Port Richmond Industrial District Complete Streets study
Port Richmond Industrial District Complete Streets study
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission is working on a complete streets study in the area from Allegheny Avenue to the Frankford Creek between Aramingo Avenue and the Delaware River.
The items on this page will be shared at the December 1, 2025, community meeting for feedback on proposals to the transportation network. This meeting will be held at the Columbia Social Club, 3521-29 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, and is hosted by the Port Richmond on Patrol and Civic registered community organization (PROPAC).
Recommendations from the PRID study, including neighborhood-wide Complete Streets Improvements to improve pavement markings, add traffic calming measures, and upgrade intersections to reduce conflict between trucks and other road users.
A description of existing conditions and opportunities for improvements to Castor Avenue. Includes addition of protected bicycle lanes, and a new traffic signal.
A description of existing conditions and possible improvements to Tioga Street. Opportunities include narrowing the roadway, clarifying parking rules, and adding a sidewalk.
A description of existing conditions and opportunities for improvement to Richmond Street. Improvements include daylighting intersections, installing an all-way stop at Lewis Street, and upgrading traffic signals to make them clearer.
A summary of existing conditions along E. Thompson Street and Belgrade Street, and an opportunity to turn this throughway into a bikeway by adding traffic calming measures and shortening crosswalks.
A summary of existing conditions and opportunities for E. Allegheny Avenue. Opportunities for improvement include add new traffic signals, slow down traffic turning right on red when entering the I-95 onramp, and to potentially add sidewalk-level, curb-protected bike lanes.
A summary of the complete streets upgrades the City is making to Aramingo Avenue. Includes upgrades like raised crosswalks, adding a traffic median, new left-turn signals, and more.
