by Randy LoBasso | Feb 4, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
The Philadelphia Parking Authority and Philadelphia Police Department issued 5440 parking tickets for drivers illegally parked in bike lanes through 2018, according to data given to the Bicycle Coalition by the PPA. This number represents a 17 percent increase... by John Boyle | Feb 4, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Featured, Vision Zero
PennDOT has updated the guidelines for the installation of rumble strips. The new material was approved and inserted into the existing Design Manual 2: Chapter 12.12 Rumble Strips. The guidance clarifies where you should place “bicycle tolerable” rumble... by Bicycle Coalition | Jan 31, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
On January 29, 2019, the City of Philadelphia’s oTIS (Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability) hosted an Open House at Yards Brewery to discuss upcoming protected bike lane projects. The purpose of the projects is to increase safety by improving... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 25, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
After years of advocacy, a successful pilot project, and the unanimous approval of neighborhood organizations, a resolution for making the protected bike lanes on JFK and Market Streets permanent, was introduced on Thursday. The resolution has been transmitted to City... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 24, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Uncategorized, Vision Zero
Join us at our supporter social Wednesday, February 06, 2019 from 6:00PM – 7:00PM featuring Philadelphia’s Director of Complete Streets, Kelley Yemen. Kelly Yemen has over a decade of experience in city and regional planning, focusing on multi-modal... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 23, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Crash, Featured, research
In what has become a terrible reality for Philadelphia, total traffic deaths in 2018 remained stuck at around 100 for the year—and, in fact, increased from 99 in 2017, to 103 in 2018. Of those who were killed in traffic, 42 were pedestrians, four were bicyclists, and...