by Randy LoBasso | Sep 3, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
When the 11th Street 2-way protected bike lane is complete, it will stretch between Reed and Bainbridge Streets in South Philadelphia, include signage telling motorists where parking is allowed (and where it isn’t), flex posts and quick curb (meant to keep...
by Randy LoBasso | Aug 30, 2019 | Featured, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
In addition to advocating for a connected bike lane network and better policies around bicycling and pedestrian issues in Philadelphia, we have often joined with Bicycle Crash Lawyer Stuart Leon to organize lawsuits on behalf of Philadelphia cyclists whose rights are...
by Randy LoBasso | Aug 29, 2019 | Featured, Biking in Philly, Vision Zero
When the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia began meeting with the Philadelphia Parking Authority to discuss blocked bike lanes in 2013 and 2014, our goal was simple: Identify the worst spots in the city for illegally-parked vehicles in bike lanes, and increase... by Randy LoBasso | Aug 26, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
In late August 2019, several Philly media organizations began reporting on the controversy surrounding a new 2-way parking-protected bike lane on South 11th Street. This all took place after some line-striping on the street (but not the physical protection, which, as... by Sarah Clark Stuart | Aug 20, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Bicyclists who have been using the Chestnut St. Bridge detour can’t help but notice several unwelcome changes that emerged in early August shortly after the Chestnut Street Bridge closed on August 5th. The detour created by PennDOT experienced a backsliding. We... by John Boyle | Aug 20, 2019 | Biking the Suburbs, Featured, Vision Zero
Last week the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and our community partners delivered letters to the Mayor and City Council to apply for Local Technical Assistance from NJ DOT to create a bicycle and pedestrian plan. The other signers of the letter include the...