06/17/2013

STREETS DEPARTMENT TO RAISE PASSYUNK AVENUE DRAWBRIDGE

Barges Scheduled to Pass Through Monday, June 17, 2013

PHILADELPHIA – The Passyunk Avenue Drawbridge between 26th Street and 61st Street will have traffic restrictions in place Monday, June 17 from 9AM to 12PM to allow for barges to clear the bridge, Acting Streets Commissioner David J. Perri announced today. The following detours are suggested:

Westbound Passyunk Avenue traffic will be stopped at 26th Street. No detour will be posted for this short duration closure. The Platt Bridge (PA-291) is the nearest Schuylkill River crossing to the south.

Eastbound Passyunk Avenue traffic will be stopped at 61st Street. No detour will be posted for this short duration closure. The Gray’s Ferry Avenue Bridge is the nearest Schuylkill River crossing to the north.

The Streets Department apologizes for the inconvenience, and thanks motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists in advance for their patience and cooperation.
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06/12/2013

STREETS DEPARTMENT SCHEDULES EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO 52ND STREET DUE TO RECENT SEVERE RAINFALL

From Wednesday, June 12 to Friday, June 14

PHILADELPHIA – The southbound lane of 52nd Street from Haverford Avenue to Race Street will be closed to traffic from Wednesday, June 12 to Friday June 14 for roadway repairs, Acting Streets Commissioner David Perri announced today. If the work is completed sooner, the roadway may open earlier.

The temporary closure will allow the Streets Department crews to make necessary roadway repairs to southbound 52nd Street. The work has been scheduled for a full closure due to the street defects in the southbound lane. Motorists are encouraged to use the posted detours. Northbound 52nd Street should not be affected.

The Streets Department regrets the inconvenience to residents and businesses, and thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.
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06/12/2013

2683 Foxglove Lane

A resident's compliment for one of our Sanitation crews states

"The recycling truck did a great job at my home in the pouring rain. Despite the weather, they made the extra effort to slide my two recycle bins up my driveway close to my garage door. I believe that many residents take our Streets Department personnel for granted; however, I believe they are some of the finest in the County. Please give the crew on Truck 075032 my thank you for terrific customer service."
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06/12/2013

Streets Department’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Opportunity for Residents to Earn 25 Recycling Rewards Points

WHO: Streets Department’s Sanitation Division
WHAT: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
WHEN: Saturday – June 15, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Streets Department’s Northwest Transfer Station on Domino Lane and Umbria St.

Citizens are invited to participate in a free citywide Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event sponsored by the Streets Department’s Sanitation Division. This event provides citizens with an opportunity to recycle or dispose of unwanted Household Hazardous Waste accumulated in their homes or garages. As an added incentive, residents signed up for Philadelphia Recycling Rewards may use this opportunity to earn extra Recyclebank® points. A coded card worth 25 points will be given to Philadelphia Recycling Rewards participants as a bonus for recycling their unwanted hazardous waste.

Citizens may bring their old and unused cans of oil-based paint (latex or water base paint is not hazardous), solvents, pesticides, flammable liquids such as old gasoline and kerosene, used oil, antifreeze and brake fluid. These items contain elements that are potentially hazardous when disposed of in the trash. During the City’s 2012 Household Hazardous Waste program over 4,162 Philadelphia residents dropped off over 131 tons of household hazardous waste, 130 tons of computer equipment and TVs, 2,000 gallons of used motor oil, 200 gallons of antifreeze and 4 tons of automotive batteries. Trained staff will be on hand to sort and properly package materials dropped off for disposal. No waste materials generated by a business will be accepted. This event will be held rain or shine. For additional information and a list of materials eligible for drop off, please contact the Streets Department’s Customer Affairs Unit at (215) 686-5560. For more information regarding drop off events in the participating counties, visit the Streets Department’s web site at http://philadelphiastreets.com/hazardous-waste.aspx. For all City services, call 3-1-1.
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06/10/2013

Streets Department's Sanitation Division Community Meeting Schedule

The Streets Department's Sanitation Division is hosting a series of community meetings to discuss sanitation initiatives and services. Representatives from various City agencies and departments will be on hand to address quality of life issues. Click here for more details.
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06/10/2013

STREETS DEPARTMENT SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE WORK ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE BRIDGE

Temporary closure scheduled for Saturday, June 15

PHILADELPHIA – The University Avenue Drawbridge over the Schuylkill River will be closed for routine maintenance from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 15, Acting Streets Commissioner David J. Perri announced today. If the work is completed sooner, the entire drawbridge may open earlier.

- The University Avenue Drawbridge will be closed to all traffic. No detours will be posted for this short duration closure. Alternate Schuylkill River crossings include Gray’s Ferry Avenue to the south of the project and the Schuylkill Expressway and South Street Bridge to the north.

- Northbound traffic on University Avenue will be stopped at Gray’s Ferry Avenue.

- Southbound traffic will be stopped at the entrance to the westbound Schuylkill Expressway. - The eastbound Schuylkill Expressway ramp will remain open, but traffic exiting on this ramp will not be permitted to travel southbound on University Avenue.

- Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will also be impacted by this closure.

This temporary closure will allow Streets Department employees to safely work on the drawbridge and its machinery. This work has been scheduled during weekend hours in order to expedite the repairs and minimize the disruption to drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

All work will be completed and traffic will be restored by 3:00 PM. The Streets Department thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.
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06/06/2013

STREETS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ALONG STENTON AND GODFREY AVENUES CORRIDOR

Project Will Begin July 2013

Philadelphia – Notice to proceed for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project along Stenton and Godfrey Avenues Corridor will be issued on Monday, June 10, and actual construction is expected to start by July, Acting Streets Commissioner David J. Perri announced today. The goal of the project is to improve roadway and traffic safety for both motorists and pedestrians along the Stenton and Godfrey Avenues corridors. The project is expected to be completed by April 2014.

Work will take place along Stenton Avenue from Evergreen Avenue to Broad Street, and along Godfrey Avenue from Broad Street to Front Street. The work will consist of replacing all signal equipment and interconnect a total of twenty-nine (29) intersections along five miles of Stenton and Godfrey Avenues. It will include the installation of new traffic signals, street lights, ADA compliant curb ramps and curb line modifications and sidewalks at several locations, as well as the construction of green stormwater infrastructure at the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Washington Lane.

Work will be performed by Carusone Construction, Inc. The amount of the construction contract is $6.9m, and is being funded through a federal grant, using 80% federal and 20% City Capital funds.

The Streets Department thanks the citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.
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06/05/2013

STREETS DEPARTMENT TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETINGS DURING JUNE 2013

PHILADELPHIA – The Streets Department Sanitation Division is hosting a series of community meetings to discuss sanitation initiatives and services, announced Deputy Commissioner Donald Carlton. The community meeting will be held throughout the City as follows:

Thursday, June 13
6:00 PM
Dixon House
1920 S. 20th Street

Wednesday, June 19
6:00 PM
Hunting Park Recreation Center
900 W. Hunting Park Ave

Thursday, June 20
6:00 PM
APM Hall
2319 North 7th Street

Representatives from various City agencies, such as, the Police Department and Licenses & Inspections, Streets Department’s SWEEP Unit and Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee (PMBC), will be on site to address quality of life issues. Partnerships with these City agencies will create the critical change needed to support the comprehensive effort to improve neighborhoods across the city.

All area residents are invited to attend. The Streets Department looks forward to the meeting and addressing concerns.
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05/31/2013

STREETS DEPARTMENT SCHEDULES REPAIRS TO N. 19th STREET FROM ARCH STREET TO JFK BLVD.

Work Runs Saturday, June 1 to Monday, June 3

PHILADELPHIA – N. 19th St from Arch St. to JFK Blvd. will be temporarily closed to traffic from Saturday, June 1st at 7:00 AM to Monday, June 3rd at12:00 PM for necessary roadway repairs, Streets Commissioner David Perri announced today. If the work is completed sooner than expected, the roadway may open earlier.

This work has been scheduled for a full closure on a weekend so the crews can repair the roadway in an expeditious and safe manner to both the Streets Department crews and motoring public. Motorists will be encouraged to use 17th St. or 20th St. during the closure.

The Streets Department thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.
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05/31/2013

STREETS DEPARTMENT SCHEDULES REPAIRS FOR N. 5TH STREET AT RACE STREET

Ben Franklin Bridge Ramp Temporarily Closed Beginning Saturday, June 1

PHILADELPHIA – N. 5th St. at Race St. will be temporarily closed to traffic from Saturday, June 1st, at 7 AM to Monday, June 3rd at12:00 PM for necessary roadway repairs, Streets Commissioner David Perri announced today. If the work is completed sooner than expected, the roadway may open earlier. This work will close the ramp to the Ben Franklin Bridge for the weekend.

This work has been scheduled for a full closure on a weekend so the crews can repair the roadway in an expeditious and safe manner to both the Streets Department crews and motoring public. Motorists are encouraged to use the 7th St entrance to the Ben Franklin Bridge during the closure.

The Streets Department thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.
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05/30/2013

Streets Department Crew

Caller states Streets Department crew were in front of his house installing parking related signs and would like to give a compliment. He states they were very polite and professional and he appreciated them. He did not get their name but they did the work on his block on 5/29/13.
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05/30/2013

13th & South Sts

Compliments and big thanks from a caller to the Sanitation crews below 13th & South! He states "Those guys are great."
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05/29/2013

Streets Department Website

A resident who moved from Florida to Philadelphia a few years ago states

"I have been impressed with the streets and sanitation collection. I had limited info on trash collection so I googled and immediately found your site. It was extremely helpful. I value to holiday schedule and the information about the sites available for residents to discard their own trash and recycling. When a neighbor left bags and boxes of trash off cycle and it ended up strewn down the block, I called and someone came out to pick it up. It is wonderful to have a contact number where someone answers."
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05/24/2013

Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee’s (PMBC) Saturday Clean Block Caravan visits Block Captains and their volunteers cleaning in the 12th, 16th, 18th, and 19th Police Districts

WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 2013

TIME AND LOCATION: (times are approximate)

16th Police District – William Stern – Clean Block Officer
09:30 A.M. 4800 block of Merion Avenue

19th Police District – Willie Brown – Clean Block Officer
10:00 A.M. 400 block of N. Edgewood Street

18th Police District – William Stern - Clean Block Officer
10:30 A.M. 200 block of S. Ithan Street

12th Police District – Joseph Miranda - Clean Block Officer
11:00 A.M. 1600 block of S. 55th Street


The Clean Block Officer for the 16th & 18th District is William Stern, for the 19th District is Willie Brown, and for the 12th District is Joseph Miranda. Check out William, Willie, and Joseph's Clean Block Officer backgrounds at http://www.philadelphiastreets.com/pmbc-reps.aspx.


DETAILS:

The Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee’s Saturday Clean Block Caravan will visit four of the 602 blocks scheduled to clean in the 12th, 16th, 18th, and 19th Police Districts. The Caravan staffed by representatives from the Water Department and a Streets Department SWEEP Officer will distribute promotional items to the block residents and children involved in the clean up. Also on hand will be Sun Ray, the PMBC mascot. Caravan members will also use this opportunity to thank the volunteers for their hard work and dedication as they continue outreach efforts by distributing departmental resource materials and offer assistance with service requests from the blocks visited.
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05/24/2013

STREET IMPROVEMENT WORK SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 27

PHILADELPHIA – The following streets are scheduled for street improvement work for the week of May 27, 2013, weather permitting, announced Acting Streets Commissioner David J. Perri today.

Weather or special events in the area may alter the resurfacing schedule. Residents are urged to move their cars from the work sites when temporary "No Parking" signs are posted so that vehicles are not towed. In the event a car is towed, please contact your local Police District to determine its location.

Hundred - On ---- From ------- To
5900----Market St-S 59th St-----S Redfield St
5900----Market St-S Salford St--S Redfield St
5900----Market St-S Salford St--N 60th St
6000----Market St-N Edgewood St-N 60th St
6000----Market St-N Millick St--N Edgewood St
6000----Market St-S 61st St-----N Millick St
6100----Market St-S 61st St-----N Dewey St
6100----Market St-S Robinson St-N Dewey St
6100----Market St-S Robinson St-S 62nd St
6200----Market St-N Hirst St----S 62nd St
6200----Market St-N Hirst St----N Felton St
6200----Market St-N Felton St---Cobbs Creek Pky


While the Streets Department will make every effort to minimize disruption to traffic, citizens are urged to plan ahead and use alternative routes when traveling in these areas. For the duration of the work, crews will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience to affected residents and businesses. The Streets Department thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation as we work to improve city streets.

For more information on the Streets Department’s Paving Program, please click on the Paving Programs link on the Streets Department’s website at http://philadelphiastreets.com/transportation-highways-seasonal_paving_list.aspx. Citizens may also contact the Streets Department’s Customer Affairs Unit at 215-686-5560. For information on all City services, please call 3-1-1.
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