by Sarah Clark Stuart | Dec 6, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Old City District is holding a public meeting on December 11th about its Market Street Transformation Mobility Study, propose next steps for moving forward, and solicit community input. If you are interested in learning about what Old City is... by Randy LoBasso | Dec 5, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
On Tuesday afternoon, about 25 cyclists rode around City Hall to bring greater attention to last week’s cycling death of Emily Fredricks and to pressure the city government to create more protected bike lanes. The ride, organized by Jameson Gitto, met at Thomas Paine... by John Boyle | Dec 4, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Uncategorized, Vision Zero
One of the many problems with bike lanes in Philadelphia is at the intersection. Nearly all bike lanes against the curb combine with motor vehicle right turn lanes at intersections, creating what are called “Mixing zones.” Mixing zones require right... by Leonard Bonarek | Dec 1, 2017 | Action Center, Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Earlier this week, we noticed that the 4400 Block of Chestnut was becoming nearly impassible due to piles of rotting leaves. We partnered with University City District to organize a clean up for Saturday morning December 2nd. This morning, we noticed that the block... by Randy LoBasso | Dec 1, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Crash, Featured
There will be a Memorial Ride for Emily Fredricks on Sunday, December 3, beginning at 11:30am at the Art Museum Steps. All are welcome to attend. Emily Fredricks was tragically killed on Tuesday, November 28 while riding her bicycle to work along the Spruce Street... by Randy LoBasso | Dec 1, 2017 | Action Center, Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Earlier this week, 24-year-old Emily Fredricks was killed on her bicycle by a private sanitation driver who made a right hook in front of her at 11th and Spruce Streets in Center City. Philadelphia’s bicycling community quickly got into action. A human-protected bike...