by Randy LoBasso | Aug 4, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured
30th Street Station is getting a facelift, and as part of the comment and recommendation process around that, we’ve proposed at least 300 additional parking spaces underneath SEPTA Regional Rail and “We recommend that the Plaza incorporate rolling access to the areas... by John Boyle | Aug 2, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Featured, The Circuit
We have said this before, but this time, it’s for real: We now are closer than ever to getting an ADA accessible ramp on the Ben Franklin Bridge Walkway. As noted by a story in the Courier Post, “A Delaware River Port Authority committee recommended... by John Boyle | Aug 1, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Coming soon to North American St: construction. But when the dust clears in 2020, a new boulevard will be in place. Complete with greenery specially designed to retain water runoff (green infrastructure) and bike lanes. North American Street is one of three projects... by Randy LoBasso | Jul 31, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured, The Circuit
This just came in from the Streets Department. Schuylkill River Trail Crossings will be closed for track work starting Tuesday, August 1st. Please plan accordingly. PHILADELPHIA – Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams announced today the grade crossings at Race and... by Randy LoBasso | Jul 31, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
The City of Philadelphia just sent out a press release for the construction of Philadelphia’s first one-way parking-protected bike lane, along Chestnut Street in West Philadelphia. In the release, they note that construction for the lane will begin on August 7.... by Randy LoBasso | Jul 28, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured
On June 16, Kim commented on a comment on this blog, noting, “Cars pay for roads, you obviously do not.” Kim’s not the only person to make this argument. It happens a lot. It goes like this, usually: people who ride bikes don’t pay gas taxes or vehicle registration or...