106993 | Frankford Ave Signal Improvements (Philadelphia City)

The project will implement the PennDOT Intersection Safety Plan (ISIP) at specific intersections through the corridor. The project will also systematically implement low-cost improvements at signalized intersection including signage, pedestrian countdown timers, audible peds (where appropriate), pavement markings, ADA ramps and intersection lighting. The project will improve signal design by upgrading signal heads, upgrading control boxes and upgrading mast arms. Replacing the existing outdated signal controllers results in the need to address coordination along the corridor, and installing interconnect to ensure effective progression along this corridor of closely spaced traffic signals to help mitigate congestion-related crashes, minimize aggressive driving, and operate the corridor on a real-time basis from the City’s new Traffic Operations Center. The project will also include the installation of curb extensions as traffic calming measures at select documented problematic locations to improve pedestrian safety.
The limits of the signalized interconnect is Frankford Avenue from Girard Avenue to Knights Road.