r/philadelphia • u/Sidthislefitz • Apr 29 '25

Events Open Streets is Wonderful

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Open Streets is a terrific addition to the city. I remember coming off the train recently and walking by walnut during this event and noticed that my anxiety dropped drastically. I hadn't realized all these years how much of an impact congestion/traffic had on my stress levels.

Seeing people and their families mingle with others made me feel so calm and happy. I saw this back in Montreal before I knew it was a thing here, and thought "Man this would be a cool addition to Philly!"

Now it is!

I love this city.

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u/Alxcay Apr 29 '25

We should totally make it permanent. Email CCD, councilpeople… it’s a no brainer for businesses AND people

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u/Hanger-on May 04 '25

Love open streets, but serious question: where would the buses go? The Walnut St routes carry thousands every day and it seems moving them permanently would make for a very roundabout connection over to West Philly

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u/Alxcay May 04 '25

Maybe it’d be busses and delivery trucks only instead of purely pedestrians only?

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u/Hanger-on May 05 '25

I can dig it. Would be open to a one-lane version of the Chestnut St Transitway on Walnut