by Leonard Bonarek | Jun 19, 2017 | Biking the Suburbs, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured
In early July, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will begin accepting applications for the “Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program” (TA Set-Aside). This was... by John Boyle | Jun 16, 2017 | Biking the Suburbs, The Circuit
The Chester Creek Trail is popular. So popular that the trail’s three parking areas are often filled to capacity, even on weekdays. A recent survey conducted by the Friends of the Chester Creek Trail indicated that 84 percent of the respondents arrive by car.... by Randy LoBasso | Jun 9, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured, The Circuit
The Manayunk Bridge Trail opened in 2015 ready for some fine pedalin’. Or so we thought. The bike/ped trail bridge, which connects Manayunk, in Philadelphia County; to Lower Merion, in Montgomery County; can be a great commuter route. Except: When the bridge was... by John Boyle | May 26, 2017 | Biking the Suburbs, Featured, Uncategorized
New Jersey was one of the first states in the nation to adopt a Complete Streets policy and has successfully compelled 134 municipalities and 8 counties to adopt their own policies. But adopting policies through resolutions is one thing and physically creating safer... by John Boyle | May 25, 2017 | Biking the Suburbs, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured
After an 11 year advocacy effort, PENNDOT has finally eliminated the Bikeway Occupancy Permit (BOP) and replaced it with Bike Lane Request/Approval Letters. The BOP, which had been law up until now, required a municipality that wanted a new bike lane to maintain any... by Randy LoBasso | May 17, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured, Vision Zero
Earlier this month, Congress passed—and the president signed—a budget deal that continues funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s TIGER grant program. The deal will fund operations through September 30, 2017. As I...