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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · 6d

Bringing intercity buses back to a proper terminal is a recognition that people deserve more than a curb under a highway overpass — they deserve shelter, dignity and respect.

Three years after shutting down, Philly’s old Greyhound station will reopen in 2026

“Unsustainable” Spring Garden terminal to close; PPA will run the rehabbed Filbert Street station.

billypenn.com

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · 9d

5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · 10d

This lack of safe infrastructure and this driver behavior is what led to the death of Dr. Barbara Friedes last year on the same street.

These are not isolated incidents.

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · 10d

This lack of safe infrastructure and this driver behavior is what led to the death of Dr. Barbara Friedes last year on the same street.

These are not isolated incidents.

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · 10d

@bikeaction.org made a rendering of this exact corridor with concrete pills — it’s possible! Just need the political will to do it!!

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · 10d

Yup! Some well-placed concrete should be enough of a deterrent.

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · 10d

Absolutely deadly behavior causing another crash on Spruce Street at 5th st early this morning. This is on the busiest bike lane in Philly with over 1,500 riders who use it daily.

We deserve so much better than paint and flexposts, we deserve real protection.

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Civic Grit @civicgrit.bsky.social · Oct 6

Kelly Drive in Fairmount Park has been engineered to remove most pedestrian crossings and amenities, to speed up traffic.

A thread with 8 examples of things that have been lost, with historical images. South to north.

1. A staircase from the river trail to the Girard Ave Bridge, and Brewerytown:

A street view image showing how there's no pedestrian crossing near a staircase that's poorly maintained.

A historical image of a pedestrian path leading up to the Girard Ave Bridge.

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peter k @peterskim.org · Sep 21

Someone on the @5thsq.org Slack asked about urbanist museums. I've been to a lot! I consider a museum "urbanist" if it tells the story of urban society or culture. Typically architecture, transit, and city museums meet that requirement. Here are the ones I've been to and recommend!

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Russell Richie 🔰🌐🏗🚲♿🏳️‍🌈 @drussellmrichie.bsky.social · Sep 26

@5thsq.org is having its next meetup this coming Tuesday:)

www.5thsq.org/sept2025

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HowDoYou Guide @howdoyou.guide · Sep 26

Hi @npr.org! We worked late tonight putting together this handy pocket guide!

It doesn't address road design issues, but if we're going to educate road users, we should include drivers.

It's the size of a folded business card. Print it, fold it, put it in your wallet!

"How Do You Avoid Hitting People With Your Car" pocket guide. Instructs readers to Watch the Road and Slow Down. Further text humorously insists that watching the road and slowing down are indeed important.

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Sep 19

The wealthiest people in Philly have hijacked a local civic org and has effectively turned it into a funnel for money to fight roadway safety citywide. 😡

Society Hill group approves $25,000 to fight bike lane protections on Spruce and Pine

An overwhelming majority of Society Hill Civic Association board members approved the gift to Friends of Pine & Spruce during a contentious meeting Wednesday.

www.inquirer.com

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Sep 16

www.5thsq.org/store#!/GRIM...

5th Square Store

Support an accessible, sustainable, and equitable Philadelphia with our 5th Square Store.

www.5thsq.org

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Sep 16

The shirt:

Sic Transit PHL @sictransitphl.bsky.social · Sep 16

Yes, that is @justupthepike.bsky.social wearing a @grimgrimgrim666.bsky.social -designed @5thsq.org @blvdsubway.bsky.social t-shirt, how's *your* @yimbytown.bsky.social morning going?

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Sep 16

Take this post as our permission to wear this shirt all day, every day!

Go Birds.

dan, crisp & juicy enjoyer 🦀🏳️‍🌈👋🏾 @justupthepike.bsky.social · Sep 16

I have been waiting to wear this shirt all week but did not want to do stolen valor against my philly friends! go birds

Sic Transit PHL @sictransitphl.bsky.social · Sep 16

Yes, that is @justupthepike.bsky.social wearing a @grimgrimgrim666.bsky.social -designed @5thsq.org @blvdsubway.bsky.social t-shirt, how's *your* @yimbytown.bsky.social morning going?

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Sep 13

Thank you for putting together this SEPTA-themed burlesque and inviting us!

Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · Sep 13

Next speaker is from 5th square! An urbanist advocacy group in Philly. They fight for transit and bike infrastructure for the city! So many issues they tackle. Check them out at www.5thsq.org also they just performed, like, a super horny transit poem which ruled!

NOW! Philly phanatic & hot dog!

The Philly phanatic cries because dollar dog night is over

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Sep 8

SEPTA and PRT are raiding their own capital budgets. Different from what the Senate proposed — which is to raid the Public Transportation Trust Fund (which funds transit capital projects across the state) and send 1/2 of that money to roads & bridges.

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Sep 8

a poster that says kick that can down the road on it

ALT: a poster that says kick that can down the road on it

media.tenor.com

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Sep 8

Also, the headline on the article sucks, raiding your capital funds isn’t a “major cash infusion” — it’s cashing in your retirement account to buy groceries.

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Sep 8

So after ALL that, it’s looking like we’re gonna have a budget without more transit funding.

SEPTA will get major cash infusion to reverse cuts

SEPTA is being forced by a court ruling to reverse major service cuts, and budget talks on transit have stalled.

www.spotlightpa.org

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Aug 15

Transit Tuesdays is kicking off at Republican Senator Picozzi’s office!

Join riders citywide to push for SEPTA funding.

Tuesday, August 19, 5:30 – 7pm EDT

Senator Joe Picozzi's District Office
12361 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Not Falling for Lies: We Demand More Transit Funding, Not Less · PPT & T4APA!

## Join us Tuesday, August 19th, to demand MORE TRANSIT FUNDING in Pennsylvania, NOT LESS ### PA Senate Republican leadership approved a bill that steals money from public transit in Philly and acros...

www.mobilize.us

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Aug 14

Senate Majority Leader Pittman’s response to calls for transit funding.

Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Pittman Unleashes on SEPTA Funding Fight

YouTube video by The Center Square

youtu.be

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Aug 13

We're just gonna say it: this proposal sucks! Our position is that this proposal is deeply unserious and doesn't contain a long-term funding solution for SEPTA. Raiding our capital dollars to pay for operations is a lose-lose proposition for everyone, not just Philly!

Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · Aug 12

Pennsylvania Senate Republicans are proposing two years of spending for mass transit. But SEPTA says it would make things worse.

The move likely means that the state’s seven-week budget impasse continues.

Pa. Senate Republicans are proposing two years of spending for mass transit. But SEPTA says it would make things worse.

The move likely means that the state’s seven-week budget impasse continues.

www.inquirer.com

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Aug 2

Another crash and injury on Spruce St. This one taking out a streetlight, an Indego bike corral, and sending another person to the hospital.

Our city cannot prevent all reckless driving, but our city can provide for the safety of our most vulnerable. It’s time for concrete protection.

Image of black Kia crashed onto sidewalk with lamp post and bike share rack hit

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Jul 24

Looks like Harrisburg is really gonna let SEPTA fail.

Telephone pole with bus stop sign and a notice of discontinued service sign in bright red

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5th Square Advocacy @5thsqadvocacy.org · Jul 22

Another crash & serious injury on Spruce St in Center City.

There’s still no protection for people biking & walking, and reckless driving is as prevalent as ever. It’s beyond time for concrete protection. #concretenow

@bcgp.bsky.social @bikeaction.org

First responders working on extricating a victim from an overturned vehicle on the 900 block of spruce st. Vehicle is an SUV overturned in the painted bike lane.

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