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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Help Us Report Problems with Closed Sidewalks or Bike Lanes
There's been a huge boom in construction in Philadelphia over the past decade, and, with it, plenty of street closures. And while such changes are part of city life, not all of it has been legal. That's why the Bicycle Coalition has begun working on a new project --...
This Election Day: Free Bike Rides, Free Flat Fixes
Philadelphia’s bicycling community wants to make it as easy as possible for you to vote on Tuesday—and they’re offering free rides and free flat fixes for voters in Philadelphia! On November 5th and 6th Indego Bike Share is hosting a “Pedal to the Polls” event, and...
BCGP Makes A Slpash At The Philly Bike Expo
BCGP has a longstanding relationship with the Philly Bike Expo, but this year we really stepped up our game. In addition to our customary vendor table, Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling athletes had a huge presence at the Expo, leading rides through the weekend. We got...
Let’s Talk Bike Law on November 7th
We have a lot to talk with y'all about next week! In addition to our On the Table Philly conversation about electric scooters on November 8th, we'll be hosting a conversation about Pennsylvania Bike Laws and Safety at Capital One Cafe on November 7th. Attorneys Joe...
Circuit Trails Grant Program Open for Applications
New funding for the Circuit! Funding is currently available for all phases of trail development through the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)’s Regional Trails Grant Program, which is supported by the William Penn Foundation. DVRPC has released...
Get Rewarded for Biking Nice
In the spirit of promoting greater civility among bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians, we are holding two street events this week to promote our courtesy campaign Bike Nice. This past Monday, we handed out free Capital One coffee cards and Halloween treats at the...
You Did It! NJ DOT Saves Millions In Federal Funding After Letter-Writing Campaign
Earlier this year, Bicycle Coalition members in New Jersey took some time out to contact their elected officials about the millions of dollars in federal Transportation Alternatives money the New Jersey Department of Transportation was about to give back to the...
Philadelphia to Receive $2 Million to Advance Environmental Sustainability initiatives
By Ben Harris Along with other cities like Pittsburgh, Boston, and Washington DC, Philadelphia has been awarded $2 million as part of the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge. Bloomberg Philanthropies, a foundation for former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s...
City Releases Vision Zero One Year Update
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia introduced Vision Zero to all the mayoral candidates in 2015 (plus, all the City Council candidates who would meet with us), and we were encouraged to see the Kenney Administration roll out its Vision Zero plan in 2016....
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