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Pedestrian Refuge Islands coming to Chestnut Street intersections

Summary by West Philly Local
In an effort to make pedestrian crossings safer, the Streets Department has begun installing “pedestrian refuge islands” along Chestnut Street in West Philadelphia. The construction work began this week. A pedestrian refuge island is a concrete raised median at crosswalks that serves as pedestrian refuge on wide roadways (see image). They often separate traffic lanes and are used on wide roadways. This safety feature reduces crossing distances a…
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West Philly Local broke the news in on Friday, March 14, 2025.
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