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PennDOT to Invest $17 Million to Advance Safety Improvement Projects in Southeast Pennsylvania
On February 10th, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced an investment of over $27 million through the Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) grants program to advance traffic safety projects statewide. In Southeast Pennsylvania, a total of...
Announcing Keynote Speaker: Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation, Michael B. Carroll
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is excited to announce that Michael Carroll, Secretary of PennDOT, and Din Abazi, District Executive for PennDOT Engineering District 6, will be hosting this year’s Vision Zero Conference Keynote Discussion in conversation...
A Very Sobering Bike Lane Maintenance Report
The Bicycle Coalition has long urged the Streets Department to make snow removal for bike lanes a priority. The late January storm's heavy sleet and freezing rain, compacted the underlying snow into a solid mass, an understandably difficult snow removal problem. It is...
Join the Bicycle Coalition for the 2026 National Bike Summit and Lobby Day!
The 2026 National Bike Summit will take place in-person in Washington, DC, from Tuesday, March 24, through Thursday, March 26, 2026. The Summit will begin with an opening plenary, state meetings, and an evening reception. On Wednesday, March 25, participants will take...
Meet the 2026 Transit Fellows!
Transit organizing power is growing in Philadelphia in 2026! We’re excited to welcome four paid fellows supporting Transit Forward Philadelphia’s efforts to improve public transit within SEPTA’s service area. Representing North Philadelphia, Kensington, Southwest and...
BCYC Alum Spotlight: Catch up with Maurice Jones
Maurice Jones first joined BCYC in 2019. Today, he’s a college graduate, a working professional, and someone preparing for the next major chapter of his life. His journey is a reminder of why this work matters and how the program can support students thriving both on...
Announcing the 2026 Vision Zero PHL Conference
In 2026, Philadelphia marks ten years as a Vision Zero city, grounded in the belief that traffic deaths are preventable and that safe streets are a shared responsibility. Since its launch, Vision Zero has equipped the city with proven tools—data-driven design, policy...
Remembering Joe Syrnick – Who Transformed the Schuylkill River Waterfront
Joseph R. Syrnick, an accomplished civil engineer and devoted family man, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 79. Joe’s dedicated service and passionate energy over two decades to developing the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia, otherwise known as...
$14 Million Awarded to Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects in New Jersey!
In December of 2025, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) announced $14.328 million to bicycle and pedestrian projects, including the Circuit Trails in New Jersey through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) program. The TASA program is...
Governor Murphy Signs E-bike Bill and Some Questions Answered
Governor Murphy has signed S4834/A6235 into law, requiring riders to have registration, a license and insurance to ride ANY e-bike in NJ. The passage of the bill has led to significant confusion regarding its implementation and contents. Law enforcement agencies...
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