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Delaware State Park’s “Forts Ferry” Enables You To Bike Through Three States in a Day
Step aboard a ferry and step back in time! Fort Delaware State Park , a Civil War-era fortress turned living history museum, sits proudly on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River—reachable only by seasonal ferry service from late April through late September....
Project Update on Delaware County’s Largest Public Park: Delco Woods
In 2023, Delaware County Council approved the proposal to create a plan to transform the 213-acre property into the largest public park in the county and its first major park in more than two decades: Delco Woods. The project aims to protect the site’s natural components while expanding opportunities for recreation, connections via walking and biking, and community engagement.
Clickin’ into Future Gears: Meet Our Staff Rolling Out Our Workforce Development Program
Future Gears is a dynamic, 6-week summer workforce development program for youth ages 14–18. Run by the Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling (BCYC) program, Future Gears combines professional development workshops, internships, project-based learning, and service learning.
61-Year-Old Bicyclist Succumbs to Injuries Following June 4th Crash in Manayunk
We are saddened to report that a 61-year-old bicyclist has died from injuries sustained in a crash that occurred on the afternoon of June 5th at the intersection of Dupont and Wilde Streets in Manayunk. This is the third bicyclist killed in a crash so far this year....
Remembering Latanya Byrd
We are deeply saddened to share that Latanya Byrd, a remarkable advocate and mentor, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, after a brief illness. Latanya was instrumental in the creation and expansion of the automated speed camera program on Roosevelt Boulevard, a...
Mercer County Cuts the Ribbon on a Missing Link in the Lawrence Hopewell Trail
On a cool and drizzly day, the Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corporation (LHT) and Mercer County celebrated a significant achievement with the official opening of the Maidenhead Meadows boardwalk segment. This elevated half-mile boardwalk, nestled within the serene 345-acre...
The Northwest Schuylkill River Trails Summit Returns this Fall!
You're invited to the 2nd Northwest Schuylkill River Trails Summit at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center in Manayunk on Saturday, September 27th at 9:30AM for an exploration of current trail investments and future trail projects in Northwest Philadelphia and...
BCYC’s Joyful Season Finale
As we slow the wheels and close out another incredible BCYC season, we want to pause and reflect on the journey, the impact, and most importantly the young people who made it all possible. Guest blog by Terrel Bundy, BCYC Alum & Current Intern. This spring was...
BCYC Alumni Spotlight: Tamia Santiago (’17)
Tamia Santiago participated in the Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling (BCYC) Program from 2013-2017 as a part of her school team at Mastery Pickett and quickly became a leader as an All-Star and member of BCYC’s Youth Advisory Committee. The confidence that she gained as...
Breaking Ground #OnTheCircuit in the City of Chester & Middletown Township in Southeast PA
Photo Credit: James Bergman, Affiliate Chair of Bike Delaware County In southeast Pennsylvania, city and county officials recently broke ground on the Highland Avenue Trail Connector in the City of Chester in Delaware County and the Neshaminy Greenway Trail in...
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