by Nicole Brunet | Mar 10, 2023 | Crash, News, Vision Zero
On February 17th, Woodsen Jones was riding his bicycle to pick up breakfast for his wife when he was struck by an oncoming driver near the intersection of 13th and Lehigh Ave. The driver fled the scene and Jones was taken to the hospital where he later passed away. ...
by Nicole Brunet | Mar 2, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News, Vision Zero
Mayor Kenney released his final budget proposal as Mayor of Philadelphia today that shows continued investment in better streets to increase efficiency, safety and mobility. Included in these investments are: $33.9 million for traffic engineering improvements $2.5...
by Nicole Brunet | Feb 24, 2023 | News, Vision Zero
During the 2023 Vision Zero Conference, we have breakout sessions in the morning and in the afternoon. In the morning there are three panels to choose from; The Future of Automated Speed Enforcement, Creating a More Equitable Chestnut Street, and Equitable Transit...
by Nicole Brunet | Feb 24, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News, Vision Zero
The City of Philadelphia’s office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability (oTIS) announced an improvement plan for the current 13th Street bike lane. The project will stretch from South street to Spring Garden street and create a separated...
by Nicole Brunet | Feb 17, 2023 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Region, News, Vision Zero
This years Vision Zero Conference works to address inequity in our transportation systems. For the first plenary of the day we will highlight the recent federal infrastructure funding and its impact on vision zero and racial equity. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law...