by Sarah Clark Stuart | Aug 22, 2022 | News
The 1990s were a pivotal decade for the Bicycle Coalition. Several critical campaigns and civic actions were waged and won that allowed the Coalition to evolve from a group of passionate volunteers to a group of passionate volunteers supported by professional staff...
by Amanda Ruffner | Aug 16, 2022 | News
Alison Cohen, founder of Bicycle Transit Systems, will receive the Maguire Award at the Bicycle Coalition’s 50th Anniversary Gala. Alison is being honored along with other advocates and active transportation leaders for her instrumental work in bringing bike...
by Nicole Brunet | Aug 16, 2022 | News, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
[Press Statement released by the City of Philadelphia] Data show a significant reduction in traffic fatalities on the Boulevard since its implementation; but new legislation is needed to continue the program set to expire in 2023 PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Jim Kenney joined...
by Nicole Brunet | Aug 8, 2022 | News, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
In 2020, the number of fatal crashes increased significantly. A total of 156 people died due to traffic violence in Philadelphia which was an 82% increase from the previous five years. Traffic deaths are unacceptable and preventable. Speed is the number one...
by Sarah Clark Stuart | Aug 4, 2022 | Biking in Philly, News, The Circuit, Vision Zero
Today’s hot weather didn’t deter a large crowd from gathering at the corner of Spring Garden and Ridge Avenue to hear a major announcement from the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth and the William Penn Foundation about their combined efforts to make...
by Patrick Monahan | Aug 4, 2022 | The Circuit, Biking the Region, News
Toward the end of spring, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) opened their public comment period for the Draft FY2023 TIP for Pennsylvania which is a critical funding opportunity for the Circuit Trails and bicycle/pedestrian projects. The...
