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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
After Nearly 20 Years, The Ben Franklin Ramp Is Happening!
Sad 2011 John Boyle, make room for Happy 2019 John Boyle. After nearly 20 years of our Research Director John Boyle's tireless advocacy with the Delaware River Port Authority, DRPA is nearing completion of a ramp on the bridge's southern walkway. This will provide...
After Unanimous Approval, Resolution Introduced to Make JFK and Market Protected Bike Lanes Permanent
After years of advocacy, a successful pilot project, and the unanimous approval of neighborhood organizations, a resolution for making the protected bike lanes on JFK and Market Streets permanent, was introduced on Thursday. The resolution has been transmitted to City...
We Spent a Day Focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Here’s What We Learned.
It is our vision that people from all racial and economic backgrounds should have access to safe, healthy and affordable transportation options in the communities where they live, work, learn, and play. We are striving to become an organization and lead a movement...
Join BCGP, Kelley Yemen, at February 6 Supporter Social
Join us at our supporter social Wednesday, February 06, 2019 from 6:00PM - 7:00PM featuring Philadelphia's Director of Complete Streets, Kelley Yemen. Kelly Yemen has over a decade of experience in city and regional planning, focusing on multi-modal transportation....
2018: Total Traffic Deaths Increase, Roosevelt Boulevard Still a Death Trap
In what has become a terrible reality for Philadelphia, total traffic deaths in 2018 remained stuck at around 100 for the year—and, in fact, increased from 99 in 2017, to 103 in 2018. Of those who were killed in traffic, 42 were pedestrians, four were bicyclists, and...
Go To This Public Meeting About Protected Bike Lanes on 2nd, 5th and 6th Streets
On January 29, 2019, the City of Philadelphia’s oTIS (Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Suatainability) is hosting an Open House at Yards Brewery from 6-7:30 pm to discuss upcoming protected bike lane projects. You should go. Voice your opinion about these...
The Case of the Mysterious 22nd Street Bike Lane Gap
For those of you who bike north on 22nd Street, you've most likely been wondering ... well ... a lot of things. Among them: what happened to the bike lane between Winter Street and the Parkway? When the Streets Department repaved 22nd in August 2018, they ended the...
Here are Some MLK Day Service Opportunities We Recommend
Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling: Work Party at BCYC Headquarters on Lemon Hill! Join BCYC staff on indoor and outdoor projects to help get the Youth Cycling Headquarters ready for Spring opening! 9am-12noon Hot drinks and snacks will be provided. RSVP Here South...
Read our Letter to PennDOT About Protected Bike Lanes on State Roads
In late December last year, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia wrote a letter to PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards urging PennDOT’s General Counsel to revise its 2017 decision that PennDOT will not permit the installation of parking protected bike lanes on...
Thank You Bicycle Club of Philadelphia!
The Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling program is expanding, as planned, this year, opening a new education headquarters on Lemon Hill and adding an additional site for the season, Roxborough High. What wasn’t planned, though, was the announcement that one of the...
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