20-Mile Bike Ride, 5-Mile Run To Close Philly Roads This Weekend
PHILADELPHIA — Two events this weekend in Philadelphia will force road closures and parking restrictions in the city.The 2024 Annual Philly Bike Ride will take place Saturday and the 2024 Market Street 'Run for Blue' 5-miler Run/Walk will be held Sunday.The Philly Bike Ride is a 20-mile, car-free social bike ride that is accessible and open to all levels of cyclists, ages 3 and older.The course features the historic sites of Center City and Independence Hall, water views along Penns Landing and Kelly Drive, and a finish line by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where a post-ride festival will take place.The Philly Bike Ride is a rain or shine event.The ride begins at 7:30 a.m. and the Finish Festival will conclude at 12:30 p.m.The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3:30 a.m. Saturday and will reopen no later than 2 p.m.:Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of ArtBenjamin Franklin Parkway between Eakins Oval and 20th StreetKelly Drive between Spring Garden Street and 25th StreetSpring Garden Street off-ramp exit at Eakins OvalThe following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, and will reopen no later than 12 p.m.:Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th Street and 15th StreetArch Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 15th StreetN. 15th Street between Arch Street and Penn SquareMarket Street between Penn Square and 5th StreetPenn Square between Market Street and 15th Street5th Street between Market Street and Race StreetRace Street between 5th Street and N. Christopher Columbus BoulevardChristopher Columbus Boulevard between Race Street and Christian StreetChristian Street between N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard and 22nd Street22nd Street between Christian Street and Benjamin Franklin ParkwayKelly Drive between 25th Street and Falls BridgeFalls Bridge between Kelly Drive and MLK DriveMLK Drive between Falls Bridge and Black RoadStreet parking on the following streets are impacted and will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones from 12 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 22nd Street and 16th StreetLogan Square between 18th Street and 19th StreetArch Street between 16th Street and 15th StreetN. 15th Street between Arch Street and Market StreetMarket Street between 6th Street and Penn SquarePenn Square between Market Street and 15th StreetRace Street between 5th Street and N. Christopher Columbus BoulevardChristian Street between N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard and 22nd Street22nd Street between Christian Street and Benjamin Franklin ParkwayArt Museum Drive between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Pennsylvania AvenueSpring Garden Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Kelly DriveDrivers must adhere to “Temporary No Parking” signs. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated. If you believe your car has been relocated, call the police district of the area where your car was parked.Additional road closures and parking restrictions may be necessary in the vicinity of the event venue as dictated by conditions. Residents and visitors should always obey posted signs and instructions from the Philadelphia Police Department.SEPTA bus routes along the course will be detoured from their normal routes beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday.Detours will be posted, and specific route changes are available on the System Status Page online at septa.org.SEPTA Customer Service can be reached at 215-580-7800 and directly on X (formerly Twitter) @septa_social.For participants utilizing SEPTA, there are three stations located less than one mile away from the Philly Bike Ride Start Line: Fairmount, Spring Garden, and Race-Vine subway stations. Plan ahead and check the complete schedule for your preferred station at septa.org. Athlete check-in, event-day solutions, and general information are located at Eakins Oval by the start.Riders who are deaf or hard of hearing are welcome to meet at the Start Line Stage located at 20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway where there will be an interpreter. For other accessible accommodations, email [email protected] Attendees should never leave bags or other items unattended. In the event of an emergency or to report a suspicious person, activity, or item (backpack, package, container, etc.), notify a police officer immediately or call 911. Do not try to open, move, cover or touch a suspicious item.For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, read the Special Event Safety Guide before you attend.Lost and Found is located at the stage in the Finish Festival area. For lost items after Sunday, October 20 or for general inquiries about the Philly Bike Ride, contact [email protected]. On Sunday, the following streets will be closed beginning at 5 a.m. on Sunday and will reopen no later than noon for the 2024 Market Street 'Run for Blue' 5-miler Run/Walk:Front Street from Dock Street to Market StreetThe following streets will be closed beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday and will reopen no later than noon:Market Street from Front Street to Schuylkill Avenue2nd Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street3rd Street from Arch Street to Walnut Street4th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street5th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street6th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street7th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street8th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street9th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street10th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street11th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street12th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street13th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street15th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street16th Street from JFK Boulevard to Chestnut Street17th Street from JFK Boulevard to Chestnut Street18th Street from JFK Boulevard to Chestnut Street19th Street from JFK Boulevard to Chestnut Street20th Street from JFK Boulevard to Chestnut Street21st Street from JFK Boulevard to Chestnut Street22nd Street from JFK Boulevard to Chestnut Street23rd Street from JFK Boulevard to Chestnut Street24th Street from JFK Boulevard to Chestnut StreetJFK Boulevard from East Penn Square to 15th StreetSouth Penn Square from 15th Street to East Penn SquareWalnut Street from 3rd Street to Front StreetThe streets listed above will be posted as "Temporary No Parking" zones. Motorists must adhere to “Temporary No Parking” signs. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated. If you believe your car has been relocated, call the police district of the area where your car was parked.SEPTA Bus Routes 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 16, 17, 21, 23, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 57, 61, 124, and 125 will be detoured from their regular routes beginning at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 20 through approximately 1 p.m.Service is subject to change. Customers should refer to System Status for updates to routing throughout the day.The article 20-Mile Bike Ride, 5-Mile Run To Close Philly Roads This Weekend appeared first on Philadelphia, PA Patch.
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