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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Meet Our New BCYC Program Director: Lana Harshaw
Hello, I’m Lana Harshaw, and I am absolutely thrilled to step into my role as Program Director at Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling. My journey as an advocate for BIPOC in underrepresented spaces, working in team environments, and leadership development has been shaped...
We’re going back to Harrisburg on October 3rd- Join us!
Thanks everyone who joined our Policy Team in Harrisburg in June for our last Lobby Day. We are heading back to Harrisburg on October 3rd to continue our advocacy for Automated Speed Enforcement(HB 1284, SB748), Parking Protected Bike Lanes (HB 1283), and Jay Alert...
Action Update: The NJ Transportation Improvement Program Recommends the Prioritization of the Circuit in Burlington County
In August, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) opened its public comment period for the Draft FY2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for New Jersey which is a critical funding opportunity for the Circuit Trails and bicycle/pedestrian...
Two Upcoming West Philadelphia Improvement Projects
There are two big improvement projects coming to West Philadelphia soon. First, the long anticipated Walnut Street Parking Protected Bike Lane project has finally started! The project will go from 63rd Street (Cobbs Creek Parkway) to 33rd Street. The section from 33rd...
Survey: Chinatown Stitch Proposed Designs for Cap
Residents are encouraged to fill out this survey, also available in simplified Chinese, on the proposed concepts (images attached below) by Sunday, October 1. When the Vine Street Expressway was built in the 1980s, the Chinatown neighborhood was torn apart, forcing...
Indego Day at Bartram’s Garden
The Bicycle Coalition was so excited to partner with Indego, The Better Bike Share Partnership, and Bartram's Garden to present Indego Bike Fun Day at Bartram's Garden on Sunday, August 27th. Indego Ambassadors joined the Bicycle Coalition and additional partners to...
Take Action: Make Automated Speed Enforcement Permanent and Expand it to other Philadelphia Roads
With the summer coming to an end, Harrisburg is scheduled to be back in session at the end of September and we want to make sure our elected officials know the importance of passing legislation for Automated Speed Enforcement. Since the cameras were turned on in 2020,...
Wednesday Night Rides to Receive the I Bike PHL Award
The Annual Gala & Awards Dinner celebrates Greater Philadelphia’s agents of change in the bicycling community, from youth athletes and their supporters to community organizers and advocates. The I Bike PHL award recognizes an individual or group who embodies the...
Become a BCGP intern and put yourself on the path to a career in advocacy!
Interns are our secret weapon here at the Bicycle Coalition, and many have gone on to successful careers in public policy, urban planning, transportation, and community advocacy work. I should know – I was one! The Bicycle Coalition is currently looking for winter...
Gala Honorees Make Preservation a Priority in Delaware County
The Annual Gala & Awards Dinner celebrates Greater Philadelphia’s agents of change in the bicycling community, from youth athletes and their supporters to community organizers and advocates. The Connect the Circuit and I Bike PHL awards recognize individuals whose...
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