by Randy LoBasso | Sep 15, 2020 | Biking in Philly
Since the introduction of the Recovery Streets platform with the Clean Air Council, Feet First Philly, and 5th Square, the the City of Philadelphia has moved swiftly to create some welcome changes on our streets. The most obvious of which are the ‘streeteries’ that... by Randy LoBasso | Sep 9, 2020 | Biking in Philly, Biking Outside The Region
It’s no surprise that SEPTA, like all forms of public transportation across the world, has been hurt by the COVID pandemic. And, being the adaptive and progressive transportation authority that it is, SEPTA has rolled with the punches. Most recently, it was...
by Randy LoBasso | Sep 9, 2020 | Biking in Philly
In the midst of the coronavirus wreaking havoc on Philadelphia’s communities and economy, Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive has been a highlight for tens of thousands of Philadelphians (and thousands more around the region) who use it for recreation and...
by Randy LoBasso | Sep 4, 2020 | Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reversed the Defendant’s Motion to quash and dismiss the charges against the driver who killed 24-year-old Emily Fredricks in 2017, meaning the case will, again, move forward. Fredricks was riding her bicycle on Spruce Street in...
by Leonard Bonarek | Sep 3, 2020 | Biking in Philly, Crash, Featured, News, The Circuit, Vision Zero
Earlier today, Register of Wills and longtime Cobbs Creek resident Tracy Gordon organized a press conference (link to full video here) to highlight the need for safety improvements on Cobbs Creek Parkway. The event was held at the intersection of Cobbs Creek and...
by John Boyle | Aug 27, 2020 | research, Bike Share, Biking in Philly, News
It’s that time of the year again!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. With the disruption of day to day life in 2020, this...
