Editing Roosevelt Boulevard (section)

== Subway Proposal ==

A Roosevelt Boulevard subway line has been proposed for over fifty years, with various plans envisioning heavy rail, light rail, or bus rapid transit serving the corridor. The dense population along the boulevard and inadequate transit service make the corridor attractive for transit investment. However, the enormous cost of subway construction has prevented implementation despite ongoing planning.<ref name="penndot"/>

SEPTA has studied options including extending the Broad Street Line along Roosevelt Boulevard or constructing an independent line. Current planning focuses on bus rapid transit or surface rail as more affordable alternatives to full subway construction. Any substantial transit improvement could reduce vehicle traffic and create opportunities for roadway redesign.<ref name="penndot"/>