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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
PennDOT’s 5-Year Paving Plan Is Here
In recent years there has been significant interest in improving bike infrastructure in Philadelphia's PA suburbs, where many roads that would be suitable for the addition of bike lanes are maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The...
Mercer County: Your Long Wait is Over
On Monday August 27, Don Pillsbury came by the office to be confirmed as our Affiliate Chair for Mercer County. This was particularly exciting for us as we now have a Chair in all eight of the suburban counties in our region for the first time in BCGP's 46-year...
Play Mini Golf and Support the Jamal Morris Foundation on September 22!
Two years ago, West Philadelphia resident Jamal Morris was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bicycle on Market Street. In the years since, the Bicycle Coalition has worked with his family to begin to change state laws and advocate for better bicycle...
BCYC Wraps Up the Summer Season with Sojourn and Awards Ceremony
On Thursday, August 23rd, Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling (BCYC) closed out its summer season with BCYC Day & Summer Awards Ceremony. The event highlighted the accomplishments of the six summer BCYC teams, youth leadership, and the program's three alumni headed...
Help Find the Rittenhouse Indego Station a New Home
The Indego bike share station at 19th and Walnut Streets near Rittenhouse Square is one of the most-used bike share stations in the city. The lot the station backs up to is being developed, and the station is set to be moved. Weirdly, though, officials and...
Take the Delaware River Waterfront Survey
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is undertaking a Waterfront Transit Study to look at short-term recommendations for improving transit to/from and along the waterfront. As part of the study, they’re conducting an online survey which we recommend you take....
We Tried Out an E-Bike
There’s a new e-bike company in Philadelphia, and it’s called Junto Bikes. Started by Brian Powell, who we interviewed on our podcast recently, Junto Bikes is based out of Fishtown and can be bought both online and through Transport Cycles on Frankford Avenue. We...
Spruce and Pine Paving Delayed
One of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia’s advocacy campaigns over the past few years has been an increase in the capital and operating budgets for the Philadelphia Streets Department. We have called for more money, and more employees who can do the actual...
New Jersey Towns Creating Better Bikeability
In June, we reported on the amazing trail network in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. On Tuesday, we had the opportunity to get a tour of the emerging trail and open space network in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County. We continue to be impressed at...
The Schuylkill Crossing Bridge Project is Underway
The Schuylkill Crossing Project is underway. This project will connect the Bartram's Mile Trail with the Grays Ferry Crescent and is managed by the Schuylkill River Development Corporation. This segment of the Schuylkill River Trail will also carry the East Coast...
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