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WTS Philly - Walk, Ride, and Thrive: Navigating Philly’s Streets Together!

Date and Time

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM

Location

The Union League of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
PA  
USA

Category

Affiliate Group Event

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

About this event

 

Walk, Ride, and Thrive: Navigating Philly’s Streets Together!

 

Join us for an exciting and timely panel discussion diving into the policies and legislation driving safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists in Philadelphia. Hear directly from experts about the strategies and innovations that are reshaping the city’s transportation landscape. From funding opportunities to the latest safety measures, this conversation will provide an insider’s look at how Philadelphia is evolving to meet the needs of all road users. Whether you’re a commuter, cyclist, city planner, or visitor, these developments are set to make an impact on how we move through our city.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with local and state leaders and gain valuable insights into how legislation and infrastructure investments are paving the way for a more sustainable, walkable, and bikeable future.

Speakers:

 

Jennifer Dougherty, AICP

SEPTA
Manager of Long Range Planning

Feet First Philly
Steering Committee Chair

 

Nathan Hommel, ASLA

University City District
Director of Planning and Design

 

Waffiyyah Murray

City of Philadelphia, OTIS
Indego Program Manager

 

Kelley Yemen, AICP

City of Philadelphia, OTIS, Office of Multimodal Planning
Director

Moderator:

 

Amy Bernknopf

DVRPC, Office of Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Planning
Manager

Date
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Location
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Time
11:30 AM - Registration and Networking
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch and Program

Cost
$90 WTS Philadelphia Member
$100 Non-member
$80 Agency Representative
$25
Full-time Undergraduate or Graduate Students

RSVP By
Thursday, January 9, 2025 @ COB

Questions
VicePresident@wtsphiladelphia.org

Notes:
Plated lunch will be provided. Please indicate any dietary restrictions during the registration process.

The Union League of Philadelphia is accessible by public transit via the SEPTA Bus 9, 124, or 125 to Chestnut and Broad Streets; or a short 2 block walk from City Hall Station where the Broad Street, Market Frankford, and trolley lines can be accessed. Self-parking is available at multiple nearby parking structures, including the Midtown Garage located directly across the street from the Sansom Street entrance to the building.

 

 

 
   
   
   
   
   
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