10/10/2024 Castor Ave Improvement Project Meeting to get community input



Castor Ave Improvement Project Meeting

            Solis Cohen School, 7001 Horrocks Street 10/10/24



On 10/10/2024, Jared Solomon hosted a town hall with PennDOT and SEPTA, and the contractor hired to design the Castor Ave Improvement Project to give the latest update on the project design. 

Residents concerned about how the traffic lanes are reduced may cause traffic congestion, and the length of the construction may impact local businesses and residents. They attended this meeting to get an update and give input. 
















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