by Randy LoBasso | Nov 30, 2015 | Action Center, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured
The Bicycle Coalition’s Acting Executive Director Sarah Clark Stuart was recently named to Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney’s Transition Team, and we’re very excited for her to bring the Coalition’s vision to the field. And speaking of that field,... by Randy LoBasso | Nov 6, 2015 | Action Center, Featured
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is teaming with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for Vision Zero Philadelphia, the first-ever Vision Zero Conference in Philadelphia. It will take place at Thomas Jefferson University on December 3, 2015. Vision Zero... by John Boyle | Nov 3, 2015 | Action Center, The Circuit
They’re at it again. Members of Congress trying to severely cut or eliminate money for walking and biking by introducing amendments to the pending transportation bill — known as the DRIVE Act. Representatives Carter of Georgia and Yoho of Florida have... by Randy LoBasso | Oct 16, 2015 | Action Center, Biking in Philly, Featured
Open Streets. On Thursday, Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane discussed the plan to bring Open Streets to Philadelphia. The conversation was a very positive one, and featured Denise Goren from the Philadelphia Streets Department, Inga Saffron from the Inquirer, Nate... by Sarah Clark Stuart | Sep 10, 2015 | Action Center, Featured
Every year, federal funding for bicycling and walking (a program called “Transportation Alternatives”) gets tossed about in the storm called “House debates federal transportation re-authorization.” This year is no different. Next week, the... by Randy LoBasso | Sep 1, 2015 | Action Center
This week is crucial for the future of Washington Avenue. The extra-wide South Philly arterial, consisting of mostly small businesses on the east and contractor materials and auto supplies on the west, is a failed street. With 327 crashes per year, it is unsafe for...