by John Boyle | Jan 31, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Uncategorized, Vision Zero
As a feeder route to the Vine Street Expressway, Callowhill Street between 2nd and 6th Streets is as wide as 76 feet with 3 to 5 lanes of traffic. This creates a barrier for bicycle- and pedestrian-travel along or across. The City of Philadelphia asked the Delaware... by Leonard Bonarek | Jan 29, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured, The Circuit, Vision Zero
We couldn’t be more pleased to announce that for the first time this century, Montgomery County will have an active BCGP affiliate group! Alexandria Schneider is a resident of Jenkintown with significant history in community organizing, including many bike... by Leonard Bonarek | Jan 26, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured, The Circuit, Vision Zero
From a recent DVRPC press release: The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) has awarded $7.9 million to ten local projects in Southeastern Pennsylvania through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA). Additionally, $4 million will be... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 26, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Councilman Mark Squilla introduced an ordinance to City Council on Thursday that would create a new protected bike lane to a small stretch of Race Street, giving cyclists easier access to the Ben Franklin Bridge and pedestrians better access to Franklin Square. The... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 24, 2018 | Action Center, Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
On Tuesday, January 30, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Philadelphia 3.0 will co-host “Vision Zero in Your Neighborhood: Becoming a Local Champion,” a short event explaining the politics involved in bicycling and other Vision Zero issues, and ways... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 24, 2018 | Featured, Vision Zero
On Thursday morning, cyclists will greet City Councilmembers heading to work with a call for better, safer, infrastructure on city streets. In a protest ride called ‘Ride to Zero,’ those who want to send a message to the city will gather at Thomas Paine Plaza and ride...