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40 Neighbors Serviced at the Free Bike Tune Up at Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub
Bartram’s Garden, is a sprawling public park in Southwest Philadelphia that hosts a community boathouse, African Diaspora farm (Sankofa), and one of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia’s bike hubs. The Bartram’s Garden bike hub is a vibrant community space...
Congratulations to Uma McGuire, Our Communications and Community Engagement Manager!
We are thrilled to announce that Uma McGuire has been promoted to Communications and Community Engagement Manager here at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia! Uma came to us as a West Coast transplant and graduate of Bryn Mawr College, bringing with her a...
The DVRPC Board Approves $4.55 Million to Advance the Circuit Trails Network
This morning, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) Board approved the list of seventeen projects listed in the Regional Trails Program totaling to $4.55 million to advance the development of the regional Circuit Trails network in Pennsylvania and...
Coming Together for Safer Streets: A Recap of Our June 2026 Policy Social
On June 17, 2026, more than 75 advocates, committee members, and allies gathered to talk about one shared goal: safer streets for everyone who walks, bikes, or rides transit in Philadelphia. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) policy team brought...
46 Advocates, 7 Counties, One Commonwealth: Recapping Our June 9th Advocacy Day
On June 9, 2026, 46 advocates from 7 counties across Pennsylvania came together in Harrisburg for a day of action at the State Capitol. The lobby day consisted of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, PA Safe...
Statement on the Tragic E-Moto-Truck Crash in Southampton Township, NJ
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia offers our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chase Sudano, who tragically lost his life while riding an e-moto in a crash with a UPS box truck on June 16th on a neighborhood street near the Brendan Byrne...
No Cars, All Heart, for the 2026 Hunting Park Hustle
On a bright, breezy Saturday morning, the east side of Hunting Park came alive with bikes, sneakers, music, and community spirit for the Hunting Park Hustle, a free, family-friendly festival celebrating active transportation, BCYC youth athletes, and the Jewel of...
What Are E-Bikes? Understanding E-Bikes and the Rise of E-Motos in Pennsylvania
What Are E-Bikes? Understanding the Rules and the Rise of E-Motos Electric bikes are everywhere right now. More riders are discovering the convenience, accessibility, and fun that e-bikes provide. But with their rapid growth has also come confusion. What exactly...
Call for Increased Biking Infrastructure Near 48th and Woodland (Philadelphia)
*Please take note this post was revised 5/28/26 late afternoon with minor stylistic edits. Any previous versions should be disregarded.* Today the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia sent the following letter of support calling for increased biking...
Nearly 100 Riders Make Bike to Work and Wherever Day 2026 the Biggest Yet
Thanks to everyone who joined us for Bike to Work and Wherever Day 2026 with Independence Blue Cross and Philly Bike Train! We had the highest recorded attendance, flooding Dilworth Plaza with almost 100 riders from a combined 5 locations across the city. For the...
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