by Randy LoBasso | Apr 19, 2016 | Action Center, Crash, Featured
A message appeared in the Bicycle Coalition’s inbox this morning concerning Jamal C. Morris, the cyclist who was struck by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday morning. The message was from one of Morris’ friends, who told us that after several days in the... by Randy LoBasso | Apr 14, 2016 | Crash, Featured
2015 was a particularly bad year as far as Philadelphia cyclists’ injuries and deaths are concerned. Nine people on bicycles were killed in traffic violence, according to reports, which is the most in several years. And as usual, to commemorate these cyclists who’ve... by Sarah Clark Stuart | Mar 21, 2016 | Action Center, Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Crash, Featured
Last week, Plan Philly reported on a community meeting about N. 5th Street regarding what options were available to slow down motor vehicle traffic and make the road safe for the residents who live on it and use it for walking and bicycling. One of the meeting... by Randy LoBasso | Feb 19, 2016 | Crash, Featured
A GoFundMe page has been launched for three Philadelphians who were struck by a hit-and-run driver at Broad and Dickinson Streets earlier this month. In support of Stefanie McMillan and two of her daughters, the page was created about a week after... by Randy LoBasso | Dec 17, 2015 | Crash, Featured
Lakeya Tillman contacted the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia on October 23 with a heart-wrenching story. Her step-son, Tyrone Tillman, had been killed by a hit-and-run driver earlier this year, and while her message was one of thanks “for bringing awareness... by Randy LoBasso | Nov 13, 2015 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Crash
Reminder: Sunday is World Remembrance Day, and we encourage you to join in the remembrance of those killed in traffic violence, using the below Thunderclap and hashtag. Speaking of which, we were pretty disappointed in a PhillyVoice article that overtly blamed...