by John Boyle | Sep 14, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured
On Thursday, the US Census Bureau released its 2016 1-year American Community Survey Data. The latest data shows that bicycling to work in Philadelphia remains at 2.2 percent or 14,379 people. That is virtually unchanged from 2015. The data continues to show that more... by Randy LoBasso | Sep 13, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Earlier this year, Reps. Brett R. Miller and John Taylor introduced the “Vulnerable Highway User Protections” bill, which would increase the penalties for careless drivers who inflict bodily injury, or worse, on so-called vulnerable road users. Vulnerable road users,... by Randy LoBasso | Sep 11, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Crash, Featured, research, Uncategorized, Vision Zero
Editor’s Note: There are several bills in the State Legislature the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia will be advocating for when legislative sessions begin again in the fall. We will be updating this blog routinely with information on the bills. We will let... by Randy LoBasso | Sep 11, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Editor’s Note: There are several bills in the State Legislature the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia will be advocating for when legislative sessions begin again in the fall. We will be updating this blog routinely with information on the bills. We will let... by Bicycle Coalition | Sep 5, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured
It’s that time of year again! Time for Bike Counts. Our annual Bike Counts are critical to demonstrate the growth of our cycling community and support the Bicycle Coalition’s ongoing efforts to advocate for safer streets. You can help by volunteering... by Randy LoBasso | Sep 5, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured
This is unfortunate: The bike lane striping on Spring Garden Street, east of Broad Street, is set to take “at least another week,” according to a representative at PennDOT. Spring Garden Street, through North Center City, was recently repaved and has begun to be...