The city touted its plans to ensure security and accessibility during FIFA World Cup events.
In an update given at City Hall, Philadelphia officials said the city is fully ready to host FIFA World Cup festivities this month, reports Nick Kariuki for BillyPenn at WHYY.
According to Kariuki, "The city is incorporating several new technologies to help accommodate both travelling and local fans this summer, including the Philadelphia Police Department getting a new language translation service integrated into their bodycams." The city has also launched a new multilingual app that helps visitors navigate the city.
When it comes to public safety, Philadelphia developed a 40-day public safety plan involving dozens of public and private agencies and partners. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is adding service on some lines and will deploy 700 ambassadors to help guide visitors.
As Kariuki explains, "To prepare the park for the festival, and as part of the promise to improve it as a legacy project after the festival is over, repairs and upgrades have already been made to sidewalks, ramps, intersections and signals around the site."
Read the full story: ‘Yes, we are ready’: Philly presents security, transport and accessibility measures for the FIFA World Cup
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