118496 | The Woodland Avenue Trolley Portal Complete Streets Project (TOP) (West Philadelphia)

The project will improve traffic safety for all users and enhance transit service performance and reliability along Woodland Avenue in West Philadelphia.
TOP funding will support purchasing traffic signal equipment and materials as well as bicycle infrastructure materials in the project area. The proposed improvements will include transit priority capabilities and protected bike lane infrastructure on Woodland Avenue.
Traffic Signal Equipment TOP funding will be used to purchase new traffic signal materials and equipment. Specific materials and equipment will be identified after final design is completed. The signal will include transit priority capabilities and allow for the completion of a pedestrian crosswalk between the 40th Street Trolley Portal and Woodland Avenue. In the installation of the signal equipment purchased by the TOP grant, the City will also install the pedestrian crosswalk and ADA curb ramps at the appropriate locations. This new signal will: (1) allow pedestrians to cross to the Woodlands, (2) allow trolleys to safely and reliably, (3) include emergency vehicle preemption, and (4) calm vehicle speeds on Woodland Avenue.
The protected bike lanes will connect West and Southwest Philadelphia with University City via Woodland Walk, a popular bike/pedestrian only facility through the University of Pennsylvania. The bike lanes also connect to the Woodlands, a popular park in the neighborhood. Safe bike and pedestrian connections to the Woodlands have been a long-standing community request, and this project will allow for improved access to the Woodlands while also greatly improving transit operations.