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Philadelphia opens Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive for pedestrians and cyclists
Purpose
Public health
Approach
Changes to public space
Type
Public space
Mode
Walking
Bicycle / e-bicycle
About this initiative
The City of Philadelphia closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to car traffic to provide additional space for physical activity after advocates highlighted a 471% increase in cycling traffic compared to 2019.
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Location:
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
United States
Launch date: Mar 20, 2020
Actor:
Public sector action
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Partners involved: City of Philadelphia
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