by Randy LoBasso | Apr 1, 2015 | Biking in Philly, Featured, research
In January, we published the initial findings of our #UnblockBikeLanes campaign with the Philadelphia Parking Authority. The campaign, begun in late 2013, was created using social media—specifically Twitter—to show the PPA where cars and trucks are blocking... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 12, 2015 | Featured, research
You tweeted, we listened. In November 2013, after beginning a dialogue with the Philadelphia Parking Authority about illegal vehicle parking in city bike lanes, we suggested the PPA embark on a social media campaign to hear citizen complaints directly. In December,...
by Sarah Clark Stuart | Apr 28, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News
After nearly 10 years when we first suggested the idea to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, a bicycle patrol unit is starting its first day of work on May 1, 2023. Eight officers, who were trained by the Philadelphia Police Department, will start ticketing illegally...
by Randy LoBasso | Apr 7, 2020 | News
One of the positive benefits of unblocked, protected bike lanes is that they allow anyone using them to go at their own pace. If you’re someone who chooses to use a bike lane — whether you’re on a bicycle, in a wheelchair, on a scooter, or whatever — and... by Randy LoBasso | May 7, 2019 | Featured, Uncategorized, Vision Zero
City Council’s Streets and Services Committee passed legislation last week which would waive the loading zone fee for businesses on streets with bike lanes, an idea the Bicycle Coalition believes could help free up bike lanes from illegally-parked commercial and...