by Sarah Clark Stuart | Apr 28, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News
After nearly 10 years when we first suggested the idea to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, a bicycle patrol unit is starting its first day of work on May 1, 2023. Eight officers, who were trained by the Philadelphia Police Department, will start ticketing illegally...
by Nicole Brunet | Apr 14, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News, The Circuit
On Friday, March 31st, we hosted the 2023 Better Mobility Mayoral Forum with AARP Pennsylvania and Every Voice, Every Vote. Seven candidates participated in an hour of short answer and yes and no questions moderated by Daniel Pearson from the Inquirer. In attendance...
by Nicole Brunet | Apr 13, 2023 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Region, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, News, The Circuit
The MLK Bridge from the Art Museum to Sweetbriar Drive is officially closed until Spring 2025. Along with this announcement, the City of Philadelphia announced weekend closures of MLK Drive for cars will remain in effect and they did not give an end date. You can now...
by John Boyle | Apr 13, 2023 | Action Center, Biking in Philly, News, The Circuit
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is now studying an extension of the Delaware River Trail between Penn Treaty Park and Lehigh Avenue, including a connection to the future Graffiti Pier Park. This may include the trail pictured above that was recently...
by Nicole Brunet | Mar 30, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News, Vision Zero
Like many groups, we have been closely following the race for Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor. We formed a coalition, built a platform, met with candidates, released a questionnaire, and will be hosting a mayoral forum on Friday, March 31st! Take a look at what some of...
by Sarah Clark Stuart | Mar 29, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News
In mid-March, Bicycle Coalition volunteers tagged 77 bikes and verified that 535 data points sitting in 311 as “requests” were no longer in existence. This effort was an excellent effort that helps the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure &...