by Randy LoBasso | Jun 19, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Over the last several weeks, many Bicycle Coalition members and supporters have expressed support to the House and Senate Transportation Committees regarding House Bill 792 and Senate Bill 565 — bills which would give cities and towns across Pennsylvania more... by John Boyle | Jun 19, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Vision Zero
The Chestnut Street bridge will close — completely — for a one-year period beginning in mid-July. And in preparation for this closure, for the first time ever, PennDOT is working on a full-scale 3/4 mile bicycle detour that will include continuously-marked... by Leonard Bonarek | Jun 13, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Crash, Featured, Vision Zero
The “Dutch Reach” is now an official part of the PA Driver’s Manual (page 93). The Dutch Reach is a technique whereby a driver is trained to open the car door with their right hand (or left, if exiting on the passenger side of the car), which forces... by Diana steif | Jun 13, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, The Circuit, Women Bike PHL
On the hunt for a new helmet? Main Line Health offers low-cost/high-quality bike helmets and BMX or skating helmets for only $10.00 per helmet. Bike riders of a certain age can think back and remember how simple it all used to be. As a kid, riding meant freedom. You... by Ashley Vogel | Jun 12, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Featured, The Circuit, Women Bike PHL
Philadelphia’s leading overnight cycling trip, Bikeout, is just over three months away, and tickets are officially on sale now on the Bikeout website. The trip begins on September 14th as participants meet behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art and embark on a 38... by Sarah Clark Stuart | Jun 11, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Featured, Vision Zero
Cities and towns all over Pennsylvania need the flexibility to make their streets safe. Designing parking protected bike lanes is cost efficient and effective! HB792 amends Pennsylvania’s vehicle code to allow parking protected bike lanes. It’s time to...