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Safety Committee

Current Committee Projects

Berks Path Improvements 
The Committee is exploring ways to improve the pathway that connects Frankford Ave/Blair Street to the Berks El stop on Front Street. This heavily used pathway connects the north end of Fishtown to center city, and has seen over a 200% increase in ridership between 2001-2016
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In addition to scheduling regular cleanups with the Beautification Committee, some potential improvements identified include widening the path, installing pedestrian scale lighting, and ensuring regular snow removal/maintenance by Parks & Rec and the School district. 

Did you know ?
The large mound/field on the North side of the Berks Path covers over 200 geothermal wells, which serve the heating & cooling systems of the adjacent Kensington High School for the
Creative and Performing Arts

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Pedestrian Safety Initiatives 
The Committee has been responding to neighborhood concern about pedestrian safety  throughout the neighborhood. After over a year of working with City Councilman Darrel Clarke's Office, the Committee was successful in installing a stop signs at the intersection of Frankford Ave, Thompson, and Shackamaxon Streets. 

Additionally, the Committee Participated in Parking Day 2017 by installing a temporary pedestrian plaza in the sneckdown at Frankford and Belgrade Streets, adjacent to the Rose Garden. This was an important test bed for other potential sites throughout the neighborhood. 

Year-Round or Annual Projects

Regular Briefs from the PPD 26th District
The Committee serves as a liaison to the 26th District Police Department; Officers are present at our General Membership Meeting each month to provide updates to and listen to concerns from the community. 

Wednesdays are Step Days!
Sitting on your front "stoop" is a tradition in Philadelphia that goes back many years. The Committee encourages everyone to spend more time on your steps, getting to know your neighbors, building our community, one neighbor at a time. We make an effort to sit on our steps each Wednesday to encourage this tradition. Join us!

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Committee Meeting Schedule

Next Scheduled Meeting:
April 30th, 2025 @7pm @ Fishtown Rec - email [email protected] for information.

The 26th District discusses crime with the FNA. #fishtown @phillypolice

A post shared by Fishtown Neighbors Association (@fishtownneighbors) on May 21, 2015 at 4:23pm PDT

Pop-up park outside ReAnimator is one of THREE in the neighborhood today! See @parkingdayphila for details and map. #Repost @hgrrrl13 with @repostapp ・・・ Make this permanent.

A post shared by Fishtown Neighbors Association (@fishtownneighbors) on Sep 16, 2016 at 8:47am PDT

Have you seen the new and improved Frankford/Thompson/Shackamaxon intersection? It's an all-way stop with crosswalks. #safetyfirst #firstfriday

A post shared by Fishtown Neighbors Association (@fishtownneighbors) on Dec 3, 2016 at 6:16am PST

Happening NOW at Frankford and Belgrade til 6pm: pop-up plaza! Stop by, have a seat, take a survey. #parkingdayphl #parkingday #fishtown #safetravels

A post shared by Fishtown Neighbors Association (@fishtownneighbors) on Sep 15, 2017 at 6:46am PDT


Safety & Planning In the News

FNA tests possible pedestrian plaza - Star News
Stepping up safety and socializing - Star News

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  • Home
  • ABOUT
  • Welcome to Fishtown
    • Settling In?
  • SIGNATURE EVENTS
    • MEET THE NEIGHBORS
    • MUSIC IN THE PARK
    • HOLIDAY PARTY
    • CHILI COOKOFF
    • Fishtown Neighborhood Scholarship
    • SIDEWALK SALE
  • Committees
    • Zoning
    • Beautification
    • Safety & Planning
    • Events
  • CALENDAR
  • RESOURCES
    • COMMUNITY MEETINGS
  • CONTACT
  • Get Involved
  • Mutual Aid Program
  • FNA Store