by Nicole Brunet | Dec 22, 2023 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Region, News
We love a car-free MLK Drive, and we’re pretty sure that you do too. Since 2020, this space has provided a safe area for folks to recreate, learn to ride a bike, host a group ride or run, clear your head, and really the list goes on. We want to take some time to...
by Nicole Brunet | Dec 21, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News, Vision Zero
On Tuesday, the 2 block concept for the highway cap design, along with a vision report was released by The City of Philadelphia, in conjunction with The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)....
by Sonja Bontrager | Dec 21, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News
This year’s Holiday Lights Ride with Wednesday Night Rides was our biggest yet, as more than 750 people signed up to ride! Per John Boyle, our Research Director, radio chatter that night showed the group stretched about a full half mile of streetspace: We counted...
by Nicole Brunet | Dec 21, 2023 | Biking in Philly, Crash, News, Vision Zero
The holidays are a very hard time for families who have lost loved ones. A time that once was filled with laughter and cheer is now quiet with the heavy reminder of how things once were and memories of those who are missing from the table. It’s not uncommon for...
by Nicole Brunet | Dec 14, 2023 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Region, Crash, Vision Zero
Late Tuesday night HB 1284 was passed by the PA State Senate and concurred by the PA House of Representatives. It then went to the Governor’s desk and was signed Friday, December 15th into law. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Families for Safe...
by Nicole Brunet | Dec 12, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News, Vision Zero
Monday, December 11th Senator Casey, Fetterman, Congressman Evans and Boyle announced $16.4 million in federal funding for improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in historically underserved corridors. With this grant, Philadelphia has received $43 Million in...