If you've ever been stuck on West Chester Pike, waited too long to cross Eagle Road on foot, or wished you could walk to the train without playing chicken with traffic, this chapter is for you. The plan takes those frustrations seriously and lays out a roadmap for fixing them.
The Township envisions a Haverford where driving isn't the only option, where streets are safe enough to walk and taking public transit is a realistic choice for more residents.
The plan recommends addressing the most dangerous intersections from the Safe Streets for All study first, in coordination with PennDOT
The plan recommends adding bike lanes to roads as they're repaved, growing the network over time
Traffic calming on residential streets will be evaluated using regular crash data so improvements go where they're needed most
Sidewalk gaps near transit stations are identified as a priority for repaving and development projects
The PennDOT Road Diet proposal on Haverford Road is under evaluation and would add bike lanes and improve pedestrian safety along a two-mile stretch
Haverford is actively participating in Delaware County's Bike Share program site selection
"The most common concern received through the Citizen Survey involved speeding vehicles, particularly on residential streets. Reduction in speeding can greatly reduce risks to pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists."
— Haverford 2035 Comprehensive Plan
Speeding was the single most common thing residents brought up during the planning process. The plan treats it as a genuine safety issue and calls for addressing it systematically, not just reactively.
The plan recommends regularly reviewing crash data to target improvements where they're actually needed
Traffic calming measures are recommended on the streets where speeding is worst
The Safe Streets for All study mapped the 15 most crash-prone intersections using police data from 2021 to 2024
West Chester Pike at Route 476 recorded 29 crashes over that period, the highest in the township
Eagle Road at West Chester Pike and the Darby Road/West Chester Pike/Township Line Road triangle are both flagged for multimodal safety studies
A sidewalk gap is a stretch of road where the sidewalk just stops, forcing pedestrians into the street or onto an unpaved shoulder. In a township with seven train stations and a growing trail network, gaps like these are more than an inconvenience. They're the reason people drive to places they could otherwise walk to.
The plan names the worst offenders specifically and identifies closing them as a priority. The Township also updated its Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance in 2023 to require sidewalks as part of new development, so future growth fills gaps rather than creating new ones.
Township Line Road near the Township Line M Station, where Carroll Park residents currently cannot safely walk to the train
County Line Road between Haverford Road and Old Lancaster Avenue, a key gap near Bryn Mawr Hospital and two transit lines
Haverford Road from County Line Road to Karakung Drive, where no continuous walking corridor currently exists
The plan recommends making crosswalks more visible and more protective across the Township. Improvements would be coordinated with PennDOT on state roads and built into repaving projects on local ones, so the network could grow steadily without requiring a separate push for each one.
Ladder crosswalks and raised crosswalks at the most dangerous pedestrian crossings
Refuge islands that let pedestrians cross one direction of traffic at a time
Bike lanes added to roads as they get repaved, so the network grows predictably over time
Mixed-use corridors like Eagle Road and Haverford Road recommended as priorities for wide sidewalks and safe crossings
Haverford has seven M Line stops, and all seven now have bike parking thanks to a joint project between the Township and the Friends of Haverford Trails. The plan envisions transit as a more realistic everyday option for more residents.
SEPTA's Bus Revolution, approved in 2025, is bringing improved frequency and more equitable access to local bus service
The plan recommends zoning that supports development near M stations, putting more residents within walking distance of transit
Better pedestrian connections to M stations are a named priority, particularly where sidewalk gaps currently make walking to the train impractical
A pedestrian connection from West Chester Pike to the Pennsy Trail is planned near Quarry Center Drive
We are a new community-led initiative bringing together neighbors who believe Haverford Township deserves better parks, stronger public spaces, and more vibrant places to gather. We'd love to have you with us.
