by Patrick Monahan | Feb 1, 2023 | Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, E-bikes, News, The Circuit
In the summer of 2022, Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) released their draft policy on the use of e-bikes on bike trails found in state parks and forests. The policy regulations include all trails on DCNR lands from paved...
by John Boyle | Jan 18, 2023 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Region, E-bikes, News, NJ, Scooters, The Circuit
On February 1st, the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) will switch bicycle and pedestrian access from the south walkway to the north walkway in preparation for the final phase of the Ben Franklin Bridge Suspension Span and Anchorage Rehabilitation Project. The...
by Patrick Monahan | Oct 25, 2022 | News, Biking the Region, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, E-bikes, research
In September the Bicycle Coalition participated in the biennial Eastern PA Greenways and Trails Summit. This regional summit alternates with the Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit. This year’s summit was held at the State Theater in Easton and brings...
by John Boyle | Sep 21, 2022 | News, Biking in Philly, research
Last week the Census Bureau released its 2021 1 year American Community Survey Data for geographies with a population of greater than 65,000. With no ACS data available for 2020, the 2021 ACS was the first to accurately compare where we were with transportation to...
by John Boyle | Aug 25, 2022 | News, Bike Share, Biking in Philly, research, Scooters
It’s that time of the year again. Since 2005, our annual Bike Counts are critical to demonstrate the growth of our cycling community and support the Bicycle Coalition’s ongoing efforts to advocate for safer streets. Our counts are qualitative; looking at...
by John Boyle | Feb 25, 2022 | News, Biking the Region, NJ, research, Vision Zero
We are still reeling from the tragic death of bicyclist Julie Galezniak of Stratford, NJ in December 2021. As we reported, Dylan Weatherwalks of Chesterfield, NJ was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide. It was determined that the driver of the truck was...
