by Randy LoBasso | Feb 1, 2021 | Biking in Philly
The City of Philadelphia informed us in late February 2020 of the purchase of eight snow plows small enough to sweep bike lanes. The 2019-2020 winter had about three inches of snow, so no one ever got to see the plows in action. This winter is a bit different, so far....
by Randy LoBasso | Jan 22, 2021 | Biking in Philly
Philadelphia’s first raised-protected bike lane will probably open this spring and, on Thursday, several staff members from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia went to check it out. The lane, which will go 1.3 miles, will eventually become a key corridor...
by Randy LoBasso | Jan 19, 2021 | Biking in Philly
As Philadelphians of all stripes know by now, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive was shut to motor vehicles on March 20, 2020, and has been open to people ever since. The Drive has gone back to its original purpose: A park for people. Now, we want to hear about your...
by Randy LoBasso | Dec 23, 2020 | News
Despite everything — like, really, everything — 2020 has been a year with accomplishments for the Bicycle Coalition and our supporters. From hosting our fifth Vision Zero Conference at Temple University; to working to get Martin Luther King Jr. Drive open...
by Randy LoBasso | Dec 10, 2020 | Featured, Biking in Philly, News
Bicycle Coalition staff members Stephanie Fenniri and Randy LoBasso recently discussed our latest grant-funded infrastructure project, the Lil’ Philly Safety Village, a bicycle traffic park for teaching children and adults how to ride bicycles and learn about...
