The city finally blinked and crews are actually showing up to install those crosswalks and signage at Hagert and Sargeant because who would have thought that just being loud enough for long enough might actually work. It feels surreal to walk past those corners now and not hold my breath …
April 19, 2021
Final supporters
Improving the safety and accessibility of our neighborhood streets is important to the East Kensington Neighbors Association (EKNA) and we are asking for your help concerning the intersections of Frankford Avenue and Hagert & Frankford and Sergeant. Over the past year we have heard from neighbors and business owners regarding their concerns for these two intersections.
Hagert Street at Frankford is a highly trafficked crossing, which currently has neither a stop sign nor crosswalk. During the school year a crossing guard is stationed here taking great risk to help pedestrians to navigate the intersection. It is EKNA’s contention that this intersection is in immediate need of a safe crossing route.
The intersection of Frankford and Sargeant also lacks either a crosswalk or stop sign, while at the same time being highly trafficked and containing a bus stop. In addition the intersection requires pedestrians and cross traffic to deal with an awkward slip lane which cuts Amber Street through the busy intersection.
Countless accidents have been documented and nearby neighbors and business owners have spoken to EKNA about the need for change. Currently the Streets Department of Philadelphia has placed these two intersections onto their list of “Areas for Traffic study,” which labels them as places of potential issue, but does set any deadline for action. We believe based on neighbor accounts and foot traffic in this rapidly developing area that the intersections should be given serious and expedient attention.
Please sign this to show support as we ask Councilperson Mark Squilla and the Streets Department to prioritize these two intersections and their case for stop signs and crosswalks. With Philadelphians home now more than ever our streets must be safe for adults, children and people of all abilities.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
February 6, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
September 23, 2020
September 21, 2020
We are getting so near that hundred signature mark and I really want to see us hit it before the week wraps up because the momentum is finally building. Please text this link to your neighbor who has been complaining about the slip lane nightmare on Frankford since that is the best way to get us over the hump right now.
186 Comments
This is an extremely dangerous intersection. I’ve been nearly hit several times walking my three year old across the street abs just last week we were nearly t-boned with my pregnant wife in the front seat. It is a tragedy waiting to happen.
Population and commercial growth in the neighborhood make it necessary to improve safety infrastructure, a measurable aspect of walkability factors that contribute to quality of life. Please don’t let safety infrastructure lag other neighborhood improvements. Lots of families rely on these walkways daily!
I live on Sergeant St. and regularly cross Frankford to walk to the El and other destinations in East Kensington. This intersection is confusing and dangerous and would greatly benefit from a traffic study, traffic calming measures, and a crosswalk.
I have the Green Building with Purple Doors at this intersection. We've heard so many tire screeches and accidents over the past few years. It would be great to have cross walks or a light and also not allow cars to turn or go straight across Frankford towards Trenton.
I routinely cross Frankford Ave. at these streets on the way to and from the playground with my 4 year old. I can attest that cars *fly* down these stretches of Frankford and we sorely need crosswalks (at a minimum) at those locations.
2053 E Hagert Street
Please make this area safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Too many vehicles driving like city streets are a racetrack.
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The city finally blinked and crews are actually showing up to install those crosswalks and signage at Hagert and Sargeant because who would have thought that just being loud enough for long enough might actually work. It feels surreal to walk past those corners now and not hold my breath …
April 19, 2021
Final supporters
Improving the safety and accessibility of our neighborhood streets is important to the East Kensington Neighbors Association (EKNA) and we are asking for your help concerning the intersections of Frankford Avenue and Hagert & Frankford and Sergeant. Over the past year we have heard from neighbors and business owners regarding their concerns for these two intersections.
Hagert Street at Frankford is a highly trafficked crossing, which currently has neither a stop sign nor crosswalk. During the school year a crossing guard is stationed here taking great risk to help pedestrians to navigate the intersection. It is EKNA’s contention that this intersection is in immediate need of a safe crossing route.
The intersection of Frankford and Sargeant also lacks either a crosswalk or stop sign, while at the same time being highly trafficked and containing a bus stop. In addition the intersection requires pedestrians and cross traffic to deal with an awkward slip lane which cuts Amber Street through the busy intersection.
Countless accidents have been documented and nearby neighbors and business owners have spoken to EKNA about the need for change. Currently the Streets Department of Philadelphia has placed these two intersections onto their list of “Areas for Traffic study,” which labels them as places of potential issue, but does set any deadline for action. We believe based on neighbor accounts and foot traffic in this rapidly developing area that the intersections should be given serious and expedient attention.
Please sign this to show support as we ask Councilperson Mark Squilla and the Streets Department to prioritize these two intersections and their case for stop signs and crosswalks. With Philadelphians home now more than ever our streets must be safe for adults, children and people of all abilities.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
February 6, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
September 23, 2020
September 21, 2020
We are getting so near that hundred signature mark and I really want to see us hit it before the week wraps up because the momentum is finally building. Please text this link to your neighbor who has been complaining about the slip lane nightmare on Frankford since that is the best way to get us over the hump right now.
186 Comments
A beloved member of our community was killed at this intersection after he was struck by a car on his bicycle. We are begging to not lose any more lives senselessly! 4 way stop sign now!
This is an extremely dangerous intersection. I’ve been nearly hit several times walking my three year old across the street abs just last week we were nearly t-boned with my pregnant wife in the front seat. It is a tragedy waiting to happen.
Population and commercial growth in the neighborhood make it necessary to improve safety infrastructure, a measurable aspect of walkability factors that contribute to quality of life. Please don’t let safety infrastructure lag other neighborhood improvements. Lots of families rely on these walkways daily!
I live on Sergeant St. and regularly cross Frankford to walk to the El and other destinations in East Kensington. This intersection is confusing and dangerous and would greatly benefit from a traffic study, traffic calming measures, and a crosswalk.
I have the Green Building with Purple Doors at this intersection. We've heard so many tire screeches and accidents over the past few years. It would be great to have cross walks or a light and also not allow cars to turn or go straight across Frankford towards Trenton.
I routinely cross Frankford Ave. at these streets on the way to and from the playground with my 4 year old. I can attest that cars *fly* down these stretches of Frankford and we sorely need crosswalks (at a minimum) at those locations.
2053 E Hagert Street
Please make this area safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Too many vehicles driving like city streets are a racetrack.
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A beloved member of our community was killed at this intersection after he was struck by a car on his bicycle. We are begging to not lose any more lives senselessly! 4 way stop sign now!