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There’s a New Extension of the Cobbs Creek Trail in Southwest Philly
By Daniel Paschall, East Coast Greenway Alliance The City of Philadelphia constructed an exciting new half-mile extension to the southern end of the Cobbs Creek Trail over the holidays, and although it still has a number of final improvements left before an official...
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10 Circuit Trail Segments to Watch in 2020
There are hundreds of little pieces of The Circuit (the Philadelphia region’s trail network), which are known as “segments.” The Bicycle Coalition advocates for 114 of these in particular because they are the most likely to get the network to hit 500...
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DCNR & CFA Announce Funding for Area Trail Projects
The Bicycle Coalition and our Circuit trail partners are excited about new funding awarded for local trail projects. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced its Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants for trail...
read moreWomen Leading the Bike Movement Panel Wows at the 10th Annual Philly Bike Expo
This weekend, amidst the excitement at the tenth annual Philly Bike Expo, an all-women panel of bike advocates presented on their grassroots efforts to make cycling accessible for all in the region. WHYY was on hand to cover the panel, organized by the Bicycle...
read moreNewtown Rail Trail Breaks Ground in Bucks County
After years of waiting, on October 15th, Bucks County broke ground on the first section of the Newtown Rail Trail in Southhampton Township. This 2.5-mile, 12-foot-wide multi-use trail will connect Tamanend Park in Upper Southampton Township to the popular Pennypack...
read moreTake Action: Bicyclists Should Be Allowed to Ride at Penns Landing
The City of Philadelphia and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation recently unveiled plans for a new park over I-95 in Old City. This new piece of infrastructure will create 12 acres of green space that will become “The Park at Penn’s Landing.” ...
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