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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
10th Bicycle Death makes 2023 the highest year on record
On Monday, November 6th, Kevin Saint Clair was the 10th person riding a bicycle who was hit and killed in Philadelphia this year. Saint Clair was a Masterman teacher, coach, active mountain bike, cyclocross and Masters road cyclist. His death makes the highest number...
Philly Enables New Tool To Clear SEPTA Stops
the Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed Bill No. 230489, Councilmember Mark Squilla’s legislation to enable camera-assisted enforcement of parking violations in SEPTA transit stops and lanes.
The Bicycle Coalition Attends the Vision Zero Cities 2023 Conference
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia’s Regional Organizer, Patrick Monahan and Events & Community Engagement Manager, Sonja Bontrager traveled to New York City last week to attend the Vision Zero Cities Conference at New York University—and learned more...
Thinking of Biking during a Possible SEPTA Strike? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Last week the Transport Workers Union Local 234 voted to authorize a strike that could begin as early as midnight on November 1st. If that happens, all City Bus, Trolley, El and Subway service will come to a halt. Suburban Transit Buses will end services at locations...
Our Regional Bike Map has a Brand New Look
Just in time for a potential SEPTA strike, we are excited to roll out a new version of our regional online bike map. We've optimized the map for cell phones and used a simpler background map which should help improve loading times. Here is a look at some of the...
NJ Gubernatorial Candidate Lays Out A Progressive Transportation Plan
Washington Blvd Protected Bike Lane in Jersey City, NJ. Photo - Urban Jersey Guy on X In August, Jersey City Mayor and Gubernatorial Candidate, Steven Fulop published a transportation policy plan. The first declared candidate to release a policy statement that...
World Day of Remembrance 2023- Safe Streets for People
Traffic Crash Victims Demand an End to Traffic Violence & Safe Streets for People November 19, 2023: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Sunday, November 19 at 1 p.m., families of traffic crash victims and street safety...
Kids Ride Safely at the Lil’ Philly Safety Village
Emmanuel, Age 6, first came to the Lil’ Philly Safety Village to learn to ride with pedals and returned for our annual Bike Safety & Community Resource Fair. Over the past year, with many visits, the support of our Play Ambassadors, and the safe space that...
Member Raffles! Philly Bike Ride & Good Times had by All
During the month of September, anyone who donated, joined, renewed, or made a gift membership was entered to win a VIP entry into the 2023 Philly Bike Ride. Our winner was Jean Wong! “I am a DelCo proud resident whose primary mode of transportation is biking. I do not...
BCYC Takes On the Philly Bike Ride!
Our BCYC youth have had an exciting Fall Season! From an amazing group of almost 60 core participants, to our Annual Gala and Awards Dinner, and Philly Bike Ride, there’s been no shortage of happenings for our Coaches and Athletes! We recently participated in the...
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