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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
BCGP Suburbs At Full Strength: New Chair For Bike Bucks County
On Wednesday January 9, Pat Budd, a cycling advocate with 50 years of commuting experience, joined the Bicycle Coalition as the new Chair of Bike Bucks County (BBC). Pat didn't accept this new volunteer position lightly. He came to the meeting of our affiliate Chairs...
On Tuesday, Three Positive Bike Lane Meetings
There were three meetings throughout Center City, Philadelphia, on Tuesday, regarding bike infrastructure. All the meetings went objectively well, and will help move Philadelphia in the direction of a better, safer, connected network throughout Center City. Logan...
Wissahickon Path Reopens After Terrible Lincoln Drive Crash
A horrendous crash on Lincoln Drive last weekend closed the Wissahickon Trail—but it is been inspected by the city, and has been reopened. Last weekend, the driver of a motor vehicle crashed through the guardrail at a curve on Lincoln Drive, sending their car...
North 13th Street Protected Bike Lane Coming Along
A new parking-protected bike lane is coming to 13th Street in North, South, and Center City, Philadelphia. The north section of that parking-protected lane, between Girard and Cecil B. Moore, is coming along, with motor vehicle parking already been moved over to the...
Help Fund Infrastructure, and Other Minimum Requirements for E-Scooter Companies in Philadelphia
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia has been monitoring e-scooter rollouts and usage in cities around the country in preparation for Philadelphia’s own potential e-scooter revolution. After an On The Table Philly conversation with some concerned citizens in...
Philly Bucks the Trend: Biking Up 20.5 Percent
As we reported in September according to the US Census bicycling to work in Philadelphia increased from 2.2 percent to 2.6 percent along with impressive gains at the County Level. That means Philadelphia cycling was up more than 20 percent between 2016 and 2017, which...
Bicycle Coalition in 2018: December Highlights
As the year closes, we’re highlighting what we accomplished thanks to our members and volunteers. We’ll be publishing a blog each day covering the successes enabled by our members’ and partners’ investment in us. Bicycle Coalition Opens Education Center in Fairmount...
Bicycle Coalition in 2018: November Highlights
As the year closes, we’re highlighting what we accomplished thanks to our members and volunteers. We’ll be publishing a blog each day covering the successes enabled by our members’ and partners’ investment in us. Our First Suburban Forum The 2018 SUBURBAN ACTIVE...
Bicycle Coalition 2018: October Highlights
As the year closes, we’re highlighting what we accomplished thanks to our members and volunteers. We’ll be publishing a blog each day covering the successes enabled by our members’ and partners’ investment in us. Speed Camera Bill PASSES After several years of work,...
Bicycle Coalition in 2018: September Highlights
As the year closes, we’re highlighting what we accomplished thanks to our members and volunteers. We’ll be publishing a blog each day covering the successes enabled by our members’ and partners’ investment in us. Spruce/Pine Streets “Car Counts” In our ongoing — often...
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