by Sarah Clark Stuart | Jun 13, 2022 | Vision Zero, Biking in Philly
One of the protected bike lanes that did not get an ordinance or hearing last week was proposed on North 15th Street between Vine and Arch Street. This protected bike lane was going to be placed on the left side of the street and would help bicyclists safely get to...
by Nicole Brunet | Jun 13, 2022 | News, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
After a decade of civic engagement, the office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability (oTIS) released the revised mixed lane plan for Washington Avenue at a public meeting on March 1st, 2022. Since then the Kenney Administration has been waiting for...
by Nicole Brunet | Jun 8, 2022 | News, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
Philadelphia City Council’s Streets and Services Committee met for the first time since April of this year. The committee, led by Council member Isaiah Thomas, discussed 36 bills. We joined in the public testimony to support 6 of the bills presented. And we’re happy...
by Nicole Brunet | Jun 2, 2022 | News, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and other organizations ask Mayor Kenney to move forward with the Mixed Lane Configuration of Washington Ave. (PHILADELPHIA) – Members of the community and local organizations gathered on Thursday afternoon calling...
by Nicole Brunet | May 27, 2022 | Biking in Philly, Biking Outside The Region, Biking the Region, Vision Zero
Thank you to everyone who took action in support of Parking Protect Bike Lanes and HB 140 this week. Unfortunately, Senator Langerholc did not include HB 140 in the list of bills he submitted on Wednesday, May 25th for the Thursday session. However, opportunity is not...
by Nicole Brunet | May 26, 2022 | News, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
In a blow to Vision Zero, after years of community engagement and despite a controversial compromise already made by the Kenney Administration, the proposal to make Washington Avenue safer is on the verge of collapse. District Council Member Kenyatta Johnson is...