What is the Ben Franklin Bridge West Side Traffic Mitigation Study and what will it do?
The Ben Franklin Bridge (BFB) West Side Traffic Mitigation Study is being undertaken to improve the efficiency of travel into Philadelphia via the Ben Franklin Bridge. This Study will further investigate six (6) recommended alternatives from the DRPA’s Ben Franklin Bridge West Side Conceptual Roadway Study of 2003. This Study will identify problem areas and measure the level of congestion experienced by motorists. Real-time travel information systems will be investigated and the feasibility of using systems within the project area will be evaluated. This Study will pay close attention to environmental features and work with the community to learn of issues/concerns. The information will be used when developing local and regional alternatives to reduce traffic congestion. The goal of the BFB West Side Traffic Mitigation Study is the development of an Implementation Plan for the deployment of short-term and long-term future projects designed to ease congestion during the morning commute.
