by Randy LoBasso | Dec 1, 2017 | Action Center, Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Earlier this week, 24-year-old Emily Fredricks was killed on her bicycle by a private sanitation driver who made a right hook in front of her at 11th and Spruce Streets in Center City. Philadelphia’s bicycling community quickly got into action. A human-protected bike... by Randy LoBasso | Nov 21, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Biking Outside The Region, Featured, research, Vision Zero
As you may recall, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Executive Director traveled with the City of Philadelphia to Copenhagen on a study tour in 2016. She learned a lot! Well, in early October, Philadelphia officials traveled once again to Copenhagen... by Randy LoBasso | Nov 17, 2017 | Featured, Vision Zero
If you’ve been reading this blog regularly, and following us on social media, you know that we’ve been advocating for speed cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia. Why? Because speed cameras are a proven tool to curb traffic deaths, and the Boulevard is the... by Randy LoBasso | Nov 16, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Uncategorized, Vision Zero
According to the City of Philadelphia’s 2016-2017 Philadelphia Resident Survey Report, street conditions rank as one of the top concerning issues for residents of the city. Streets repairs and cleaning were of the utmost concern to city residents, with 49 percent...
by John Boyle | Nov 9, 2017 | Bike Share, Biking Outside The Region, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, research, Uncategorized, Vision Zero
Thanks to a generous grant from the Knight Foundation, I was able to attend the NACTO 2017 Conference in Chicago from October 30-November 2 in Chicago. NACTO or the National Association of City Transportation Officials. The City of Philadelphia is a founding... by Randy LoBasso | Oct 25, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
As you probably know, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia holds Supporter Socials on the first Wednesday of the month, every month. The socials are usually at our office, and always feature free beverages, food, and a special guest speaker. On Wednesday,...