by Nicole Brunet | Aug 24, 2022 | News, Biking in Philly, Biking the Region
In September 2020, SEPTA’s bike policy was amended to allow bikes on trains during peak hours because of low ridership during the pandemic. This policy allowed residents to create a multi-modal network of transportation that otherwise wasn’t available in...
by Nicole Brunet | Aug 16, 2022 | News, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
[Press Statement released by the City of Philadelphia] Data show a significant reduction in traffic fatalities on the Boulevard since its implementation; but new legislation is needed to continue the program set to expire in 2023 PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Jim Kenney joined...
by Nicole Brunet | Aug 8, 2022 | News, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
In 2020, the number of fatal crashes increased significantly. A total of 156 people died due to traffic violence in Philadelphia which was an 82% increase from the previous five years. Traffic deaths are unacceptable and preventable. Speed is the number one...
by Sarah Clark Stuart | Aug 4, 2022 | Biking in Philly, News, The Circuit, Vision Zero
Today’s hot weather didn’t deter a large crowd from gathering at the corner of Spring Garden and Ridge Avenue to hear a major announcement from the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth and the William Penn Foundation about their combined efforts to make...
by Sarah Clark Stuart | Jul 26, 2022 | Biking in Philly, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, The Circuit
After a robust public engagement during 2020 for the Spring Garden Street Connector, the public stated unequivocally that it wants to see a much safer, more beautiful Spring Garden Street, especially for people walking, biking and using the sidewalks — an overwhelming...
by Nicole Brunet | Jul 18, 2022 | News, Biking in Philly, Biking Outside The Region, Biking the Region
The rise and progression of micro-mobility is inevitable and has reshaped the culture of bicycling and transportation. Electric assisted bicycles have become extremely prevalent for both transportation and recreation. In 2021, 880,000 e-bikes were sold in the US which...
