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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Bicycle Coalition Welcomes Natalie Shieh of Amtrak at June Supporter Social
We are excited to welcome Natalie Shieh to our monthly Supporter Social on Wednesday, June 6th at 6pm at our offices. Natalie will discuss Amtrak’s plans for 30th Street Station to transform it into a true multi-modal hub and destination, including the recent master...
Let’s Ride to City Hall Together on Monday
As you know, on Monday, June 4, City Council will discuss new changes to Spruce and Pine Street in Center City, Philadelphia. The city has agreed to repave Spruce and Pine Streets this year, given the streets themselves have become decrepit and the bike lanes have...
Equipando Familias Bike Day
A year ago, The Bicycle Coalition launched a pilot program where six participants from different organizations were trained to talk about different cultures in the world of cycling and to expand the safe and healthy practice for cycling in communities in South...
Winners of the 2018 Bike-Phriendly Business Awards
By Katrina Janco Bike Month may have officially ended yesterday, but our Bike-Phriendly Business awardees celebrate cyclists year-round! In honor of Bike to Work Day on May 18th, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia honored three organizations that are...
At Julian Angelucci Memorial, a Call to End the ‘South Philly Slide’
Eleven-year-old Julian Angelucci was killed by a hit-and-run driver earlier this month, and at a candlelight vigil honoring his life, there were constant calls for an end to the illegal driving maneuver dubbed the “South Philly Slide.” The South Philly Slide, as many...
Kennett, Pennsbury & PennDOT Will Bring Us A Fantastic Bike Connection
We've previously reported that BOP is bye-bye, which was a huge win after over a decade of advocacy, and has paved the way (pun intended. you're welcome) for suburban municipalities to request bike lanes on upcoming PennDOT road projects. After modifying BOP, PennDOT...
How To Testify at Spruce-Pine, Vision Zero Hearings
There will be two hearings in City Council next week about transportation safety, and we invite you to come out to both. And, if you're interested, in testifying publicly. Spruce-Pine The first, on Monday, June 4, will discuss new changes to Spruce and Pine Street in...
Vigil Set for Julian Angelucci
The Bicycle Coalition and Julian's family and friends are hosting a vigil to honor the life of Julian Angelucci, the 11-year old victim of a hit and run crash on Friday May 18th. Julian was riding his bicycle in his South Philly neighborhood when the driver of an SUV...
Help Make Spruce and Pine Safer
On June 4, City Council will hold hearings about Spruce and Pine Streets in Center City, Philadelphia. If you use Spruce and Pine, your participation is vital. We are encouraging all bicyclists who use these important streets to come to the hearing at any point...
CBS Features Bicycle Coalition in its latest investigation
In a recent segment, CBS Philly asked Randy LoBasso of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia; and Ronald Blount, a professional taxi driver in Philadelphia and organizer; to participate in an on-street study of cyclists’ and drivers’ behavior and talk about...
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