This is the link for the high resolution traffic and security map for the City of Philadelphia for the Pope’s visit in September. The file is large so it takes some time to load. Click to access 8-13_secure_perimeter_map_for_papal_visit.pdf
Here is the revised map showing sample walking distances from various points in Philadelphia. It also shows the locations of various events, which highways are closed, security perimeters and transportation information.
The Bicycle Coalition has released an interactive Bicycle map of the city in advance of the Pope’s visit. They have created an online map detailing the security perimeter, bicycle lanes and trails in and around the City. Many questions remain at this point as to where there will be places to park bicycles and if trails through the city will be… Read More Bike Map Released by Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for Pope’s Visit
Visitors who need a place to stay can live aboard the Battleship New Jersey, docked in Camden directly across the river from Philadelphia. There are 400 bunks for $75 per person for a night between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26. Those are the same bunks where sailors slept. The price includes breakfast and dinner. Guests also will… Read More Places to Stay – Sleep on The Battleship New Jersey during Pope’s Visit to Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia released a new map today showing the security zones and the timing of the closures in each zone. It was announced on extrazoom.com.
Walking will be the only option for some who want to join the World Meeting of Families and Papal visit in Philadelphia in late September. Local law enforcement is gearing up for up to 100,000 people per day crossing the Bridge. There will be security checkpoints before getting into the City of Philadelphia. So after… Read More 100,000 people a day expected to walk across the Ben Franklin Bridge
Here is the most up to date map for the Pope’s Visit in September. Save it to your phone. Tour bus drop off locations are all outside the vehicle perimeter, so expect to walk a couple of miles to your destination. There will be multiple checkpoints set up, and there will be more on the… Read More Up to date Road & Highway Closure Pope Francis Visit Philadelphia
The official map is here, roads will be closed to vehicles from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River. The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed, and parts of West Philadelphia will also be closed to vehicles. Also, many major highways will begin closing on Thursday Night, September 24. During the weekend, PennDOT is also… Read More Official Road Closure Plan for the City of Philadelphia Papal Visit
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