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throws_rocks_at_cars t1_j9voaa9 wrote

Reply to comment by nowtayneicangetinto in 78-Unit, Mixed-Use Project Approved in Fishtown by ColdJay64

This is a self-solving issue. People will bring cars, be upset by the hassle it is to have a car, and normal people will be like well what the fuck did you think was gonna happen, dipshit?

If they manage to build out this area without cars, with many small shops and restaurants, finish and connect the Rail Park, and build out better street car infra, increase service on the metro, and even in 5-10 years a new metro line that goes parallel to 95, that area would become a whole new “downtown” style of area by itself. There is so much space in Philly, this whole project could be really really great. I’m excited.

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nowtayneicangetinto t1_j9vrq2v wrote

Is there such a plan for a rail line that follows 95?

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tkdnw t1_j9vv21g wrote

No Unless they mean restoring the 15 to Port Richmond after work on 95 is done (a decade out from now)

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throws_rocks_at_cars t1_j9vxwgf wrote

No but there should be one. DC had had a lot of success building new metro rail that is just adjacent or parallel to their big highways.

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