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Streets, sidewalks & alleys
Programs and services relating to street use, maintenance, safety, and lighting for pedestrians and drivers.
Report a problem on a city street, sidewalk, or alley
How to report issues like abandoned vehicles, potholes, graffiti, and broken street or traffic lights.
Street closures
Learn how to close a street for a block party, street event, or construction work.
Pavement markings
How to request line striping and other street markings.
Suggest a location for an Indego bike station
How to suggest a location for a new Indego bike station or offer to host a station at an organization or business.
Parklets, plazas, and bike corrals
Learn how to apply to install a parklet, plaza, or bike corral.
Outdoor dining
Learn how to get the licenses and approvals you need to offer outdoor dining in the public right-of-way.
Request to change the City Plan
How to request a change to the street system in the Philadelphia City Plan.
Request a crossing guard for an intersection near your school
Instructions on getting a crossing guard assigned to a corner near your school.
Request traffic calming for a residential street
How to request traffic calming measures for a residential street.
Submit a plumber backfill notification
Plumbers must notify the Department of Streets once they complete backfill work on City roadways.
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