Philadelphia officials have agreed to address the dangerous intersection of South and LeCount streets following resident complaints that reckless driving in the area has been causing accidents, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia.
The announcement came shortly after a July 9 accident that left a 37-year-old man riding an e-bike in the bike lane in a critical condition after being struck by a vehicle attempting to turn onto LeCount Street.
“We’ve had people on motorized scooters, people on bikes get hit in the bike lane,” said neighbor Joe Mihalich. “Happens all the time. Little kids … can’t go anywhere near the sidewalk because people are speeding down.”
After a meeting with neighborhood representatives, the city agreed to change the traffic pattern on a street in the area — a change residents believe will save lives.
The Department of Streets confirmed that the direction of the 600 block of LeCount Street would change on Friday. The change will begin with a six-month trial period, during which traffic will be monitored and feedback collected from residents.
This change is currently temporary, as any permanent adjustment would need the approval of City Hall.
Read more about the dangerous intersection and how the City is working to make residents feel more safe at CBS News Philadelphia.
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on PHILADELPHIA Today in July 2025.
