by Randy LoBasso | Feb 6, 2019 | Featured, Vision Zero
The Bicycle Coalition, AARP Pennsylvania and Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia hosted the 2019 Vision Zero Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, January 31, to present the state and city legislative opportunities to make Philadelphia’s streets safer in 2019.... by Randy LoBasso | Feb 4, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
The Philadelphia Parking Authority and Philadelphia Police Department issued 5440 parking tickets for drivers illegally parked in bike lanes through 2018, according to data given to the Bicycle Coalition by the PPA. This number represents a 17 percent increase... by John Boyle | Feb 4, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Featured, Vision Zero
PennDOT has updated the guidelines for the installation of rumble strips. The new material was approved and inserted into the existing Design Manual 2: Chapter 12.12 Rumble Strips. The guidance clarifies where you should place “bicycle tolerable” rumble... by Bicycle Coalition | Jan 31, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
On January 29, 2019, the City of Philadelphia’s oTIS (Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability) hosted an Open House at Yards Brewery to discuss upcoming protected bike lane projects. The purpose of the projects is to increase safety by improving... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 25, 2019 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
After years of advocacy, a successful pilot project, and the unanimous approval of neighborhood organizations, a resolution for making the protected bike lanes on JFK and Market Streets permanent, was introduced on Thursday. The resolution has been transmitted to City... by Ashley Vogel | Jan 24, 2019 | Featured, Uncategorized, Vision Zero
It is our vision that people from all racial and economic backgrounds should have access to safe, healthy and affordable transportation options in the communities where they live, work, learn, and play. We are striving to become an organization and lead a movement...