by Sonja Bontrager | Jan 17, 2024 | News, Vision Zero
Traffic fatalities across the country have been on the rise, with pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users making up a higher percentage of victims than ever before. Philadelphia is not alone in grappling with how to implement effective & positive...
by Nicole Brunet | Dec 21, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News, Vision Zero
On Tuesday, the 2 block concept for the highway cap design, along with a vision report was released by The City of Philadelphia, in conjunction with The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)....
by Patrick Monahan | Dec 21, 2023 | Biking the Region, Vision Zero
On December 13th, the USDOT announced its 2023 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant awards to local communities for the implementation of safety projects, safety planning, and demonstration activities driven at the local level to improve safety and help prevent deaths...
by Nicole Brunet | Dec 21, 2023 | Biking in Philly, Crash, News, Vision Zero
The holidays are a very hard time for families who have lost loved ones. A time that once was filled with laughter and cheer is now quiet with the heavy reminder of how things once were and memories of those who are missing from the table. It’s not uncommon for...
by Nicole Brunet | Dec 14, 2023 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Region, Crash, Vision Zero
Late Tuesday night HB 1284 was passed by the PA State Senate and concurred by the PA House of Representatives. It then went to the Governor’s desk and was signed Friday, December 15th into law. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Families for Safe...
by Nicole Brunet | Dec 12, 2023 | Biking in Philly, News, Vision Zero
Monday, December 11th Senator Casey, Fetterman, Congressman Evans and Boyle announced $16.4 million in federal funding for improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in historically underserved corridors. With this grant, Philadelphia has received $43 Million in...