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Leonard Bonarek

In 2016, Leonard entered his third career: city planning. Previous to joining Bicycle Coalition, he had 7 years’ experience working in social services, and 10 years’ hard labor in the maritime industry, in addition to several years of intern and volunteer experience with our organization and Neighborhood Bike Works.

10 Circuit Trail Segments to Watch in 2020

by Leonard Bonarek | Jan 3, 2020 | The Circuit

There are hundreds of little pieces of The Circuit (the Philadelphia region’s trail network), which are known as “segments.” The Bicycle Coalition advocates for 114 of these in particular because they are the most likely to get the network to hit 500... read more

Montgomery County Makes Historic Investment in Trails

by Leonard Bonarek | Jan 3, 2020 | Biking the Suburbs

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners recently approved the County’s 2020 budget, and part of it was a jaw dropper for regional trail advocates: $10 million for trails. $10 million in County money — just for 2020. We are not aware of an investment... read more

Wenonah’s Holiday Lights Ride Brings Cheer to Gloucester County

by Leonard Bonarek | Dec 24, 2019 | Biking the Suburbs, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured, News

On December 23rd, Bike Gloucester County (or BGC, a Bicycle Coalition Affiliate Group) had their first-ever holiday lights ride in the beautiful home town of BGC Chair Rebecca Kreck. Rebecca’s account of the night below: 40 well-lit riders including many... read more

2019 Active Transportation Forum Brings Planners, Community, Advocates Together

by Leonard Bonarek | Nov 27, 2019 | News

Last weekend at Rutgers University – Camden, the Bicycle Coalition hosted its annual Active Transportation Forum highlighting efforts to promote safe streets and Circuit Trails in Mercer, Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. Discussions provided insight... read more

How To Join The Group That Advises PennDOT

by Leonard Bonarek | Oct 31, 2019 | Action Center, Biking in Philly, Biking Outside The Region, Biking the Suburbs, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured, The Circuit, Vision Zero

Have you ever felt like you wish you could talk directly to PennDOT? Here’s your chance! The Pennsylvania Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, commonly referred to as PPAC, is comprised of members of the public who advise PennDOT about bike/ped issues.... read more

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