by Randy LoBasso | Nov 21, 2016 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Earlier this year, Philadelphia was awarded a federal grant to install protected bike lanes on numerous corridors and streets throughout the city. The plans and designs of those protected lanes are not complete, but some community organizations have begun speaking... by Randy LoBasso | Oct 27, 2016 | Featured, Vision Zero
According to statistics provided by the Philadelphia Parking Authority, tickets for motor vehicles illegally blocking bike lanes rose about 120 percent between 2014 and 2015. And on average, tickets have risen between 2015 and 2016, as well. Most 2015 tickets written... by Randy LoBasso | Oct 24, 2016 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
The Streets Department has begun installing a new bike lane along Second Street from Northern Liberties to Old City, which can help serve cyclists along the popular River Wards-to-Center City commute — but there are still some kinks in the lane that need to be... by Randy LoBasso | Oct 20, 2016 | Crash, Featured, Vision Zero
There has been an ongoing discussion about both short-term and long-term changes for Roosevelt Boulevard over the last year. Over the course of the fall, there will be several opportunities in numerous neighborhoods for you to make your opinion know on what should be... by Randy LoBasso | Oct 19, 2016 | Featured, research, Vision Zero
For the first time, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia has begun tracking traffic fatalities in Philadelphia, mapping and profiling the victims of the city’s tragic, largely avoidable traffic deaths as they happen. The Bicycle Coalition released... by Sarah Clark Stuart | Oct 18, 2016 | Featured, Vision Zero
The vision of future cities is that all people will be able to move around with dignity, comfort, and safety. Bicyclists, pedestrians and public transportation users will be given the same priority as motor vehicle drivers. Bicycling will be a viable transportation...