Thursday, September 30, 2010

Groundwater and Soil Data by Alex DeNadai

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Traffic and Walkability - By Heather Park

Transportation:
Transit Score is 60 out of 100 which is labeled "Good Transit"
Nearest Train Station: East Falls Station - .46mi.
Nearest Bus Routes: 32 Bus - .27mi
K Bus - .3mi.
R Bus - .3mi.
1 Bus - .46mi.
61 Bus - .46mi.

Walkability:
Walk Score is 49 out of 100 which is labeled "Car Dependent"
Non-Philadelphia University Affiliated Businesses
Nearest Restaurant: Frank's Pizza - .31mi
Nearest Coffee: Dunkin Donuts - .53mi
Nearest Groceries: Midvale Produce - .3mi
Nearest Shopping: Rite Aid Pharmacy - .4mi
Nearest Park: McMicheal Park - .43mi
Nearest Books: Falls Schuykill Library - .3mi
Nearest Bars: Pour House Tavern - .58mi

Traffic Patterns:
Usually fairly congested, especially around morning and evening work traffic times.

Site Existing Path Walkability:
  • Small Gravel (can get muddy in wet conditions)
  • Gravel Path good as absorbing some water
  • Low Maintenance/Low Cost
  • Emergency Phone on Path
  • Path is lit with lamp posts
  • Shaded in the summer
  • Some-what exposed in the winter
More Detailed Reports, Maps and Other Resources at the Link Below:
http://www.walkscore.com/score/3416-school-house-lane-philadelphia-PA