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Recap: June BCGP and Better Bike Share Partnership Bike Events
The BCGP Educational team, Indego, and the Better Bike Share Partnership hosted 6 bicycle educational classes and community group rides in June. We hosted classes, rides, and community engagement in Olde Richmond, West, South, and North Philadelphia, continuing our...
Over 500 Comments Submitted in Support of the Circuit Trails in Pennsylvania
In June, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) released the draft FY2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Pennsylvania, proposing landmark funding for the Circuit Trails in four major corridors–Spring Garden Street...
Philadelphia’s Fatal Crash Data- First 6 months of 2024
Part of our effort to meet Philadelphia's goal of zero traffic fatalities in 2050 includes us analyzing fatal crash data throughout the year. In early April, we published a blog analyzing the first 3 months and this blog will walk through where we are at half way...
We’ve teamed up with the League of American Bicyclists to host an Advocacy Workshop
Guest Post from Anna Tang, Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist for the League of American Bicyclists We are thrilled to be able to announce that we will be co-hosting the second League Cycling Advocate Workshop Training from July 24-26, 2024, in Philadelphia,...
A Boardwalk Bike Ride and a Worthy (But Stalled) Complete Streets Project
It's SUMMER! And unless you're willing to get up at 4 am to avoid the heat, a trip to the Jersey Shore is your best bet for a temperate bike ride. The easiest way to reach Atlantic City from Philadelphia is to take your bike on the Atlantic City Line from 30th Street,...
Automated Speed Cameras will be expanded to Broad Street
Last week, City Council passed bill # 240434 enabling automated speed cameras on the entire length of Route 611/Broad Street. This is the first corridor of five allowed in the state legislation passed in December 2023. In 2023 the PA legislature passed HB 1284, making...
Sunlit paths they ride, Mom and son breeze in their hair, Laughter fills the air
“Hridhaan said he had so much fun in class today… He is so stoked! We went on our first bike ride together today! I’ve been waiting to ride a bike with him for so long, have long chats and enjoy the breeze!” We love to see when our kids learn to ride classes spark joy...
BCYC All Star Summer Season Blasts Off!
Earlier this week, we kicked off our BCYC All Star summer season with great excitement and enthusiasm! Building on the momentum from our highly successful Spring season, where nearly 120 youth completed our 12-week program, we were thrilled to announce that 43...
A Map That Overlays Regional Trails over Regional Rails
The Coalition’s work is only possible thanks to the collective support of individuals like you across our communities in the Greater Philadelphia Region—Join, Renew, or make a One Time Donation today, so we can continue programming and advocacy for better, safer, and...
Wheels Rolling at Be A Gem Crossing
Nothing says summer like riding a bike with your friends. Kids at Be a Gem Crossing did just that last Friday after the bell rang on the last day of school. Through a growing partnership between the Bicycle Coalition and North 10, over 30 kids and adults got to ride...
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