by Randy LoBasso | Feb 1, 2018 | Bike Share, Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
On Tuesday, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Philadelphia 3.0 co-hosted a meeting at Project H.O.M.E. to discuss the history of “bike politics” in Philadelphia and what private citizens can do in their communities to make changes. The event was free... by John Boyle | Jan 31, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Uncategorized, Vision Zero
As a feeder route to the Vine Street Expressway, Callowhill Street between 2nd and 6th Streets is as wide as 76 feet with 3 to 5 lanes of traffic. This creates a barrier for bicycle- and pedestrian-travel along or across. The City of Philadelphia asked the Delaware... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 31, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Featured, The Circuit
This morning, the Schuylkill Banks path extension from South to Christian Street opened. “The moment has finally arrived,” noted the Schuylkill River Development Corporation in a tweet on Wednesday. “South to Christian is OPEN for use!” The long-awaited opening of... by Leonard Bonarek | Jan 29, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured, The Circuit, Vision Zero
We couldn’t be more pleased to announce that for the first time this century, Montgomery County will have an active BCGP affiliate group! Alexandria Schneider is a resident of Jenkintown with significant history in community organizing, including many bike... by Leonard Bonarek | Jan 26, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured, The Circuit, Vision Zero
From a recent DVRPC press release: The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) has awarded $7.9 million to ten local projects in Southeastern Pennsylvania through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA). Additionally, $4 million will be... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 26, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Councilman Mark Squilla introduced an ordinance to City Council on Thursday that would create a new protected bike lane to a small stretch of Race Street, giving cyclists easier access to the Ben Franklin Bridge and pedestrians better access to Franklin Square. The...