by Randy LoBasso | May 21, 2020 | Biking in Philly, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured, News, research
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic — and the new reality the world finds itself in — Philadelphia needs to rethink how it uses its streetspace to keep its residents safe, and, when the time comes, responsibly re-open the economy. Created by a...
by Amanda Ruffner | May 20, 2020 | Biking Outside The Region, Biking in Philly, Featured, News
The Philadelphia region has yet another resource for connecting folks with free bikes during the COVID-19 pandemic — DVRPC’s Greater Philadelphia Bike Match Program. The Bike Match Network is a national initiative of bike shops and advocacy organizations...
by Sarah Clark Stuart | May 19, 2020 | News, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
The City has unveiled for public comment three options for re-imagining Washington Avenue’s next 10 years. And in each option, protected bike lanes are part of the plan. This is a big deal, as Washington Avenue is a critical component of the city’s High... by Sarah Clark Stuart | May 14, 2020 | News, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
Construction was one of the businesses allowed to restart this week in Philadelphia. So, we expect the spring paving season to begin soon. We mapped the roads that are slated to be repaved by either PennDOT or the City and the planned new or upgraded bike lanes. On...
by Randy LoBasso | May 5, 2020 | Action Center, Biking in Philly
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has calculated that the City has a gap of $649M that needs to be closed before City Council can adopt a FY21 budget before June 30, 2020. $649M is 12 percent of the City’s overall budget. The Mayor is proposing to close the gap by...
by Amanda Ruffner | May 1, 2020 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Region, Featured, News, We Bike PHL
Dear Community Members: We are excited to announce a new chapter for this community. With the help of an advisory group made up of seven amazing community members, the Bicycle Coalition is relaunching our initiative to bring more gender diversity to local cycling...