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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
New Jersey DOT Announces 2018 Communities Grants
On May 11th, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) launched its "Commitment to Communities Initiative" to help local governments deliver successful transportation projects. This initiative offers Safe Routes to School and Transportation Alternatives...
Wissahickon Gateway: It’s Happening
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission held its final public meeting about the Wissahickon Gateway Project on Wednesday May 23. The project seeks to address many issues simultaneously: improved transit service via a considerably expanded Wissahickon Transportation...
Center City Residents Association Releases Letter in Support of Spruce/Pine Changes
Center City Residents Association President Wade Albert wrote a letter to Councilman Kenyatta Johnson in support of changes being proposed to the westernmost parts of Spruce and Pine Street bike lanes in Center City, Philadelphia. Such letters of support are vital to...
Come to the Final Wissahickon Gateway Meeting on Wednesday
The final Wissahickon Gateway meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 23, at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend to hear about the 12-month study on the project, which covers the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Main Street in Manayunk. The project, once completed,...
Explore the Circuit: Chester Valley and Valley Forge Ride This Saturday
This Saturday, May, 26th from 1pm to 4pm join us as we explore the expanding Circuit Trails network, as part of the Bicycle Coalition's "Explore the Circuit" Ride series. We will be starting out on the Chester Valley Trail then head north using local roads to Valley...
City Announces Construction on JFK-Market Protected Bike Lanes
Construction on the new protected bike lanes along JFK and Market Streets in Center City will begin on Monday, May 21, according to a City of Philadelphia press release. "Restriping and installation of flexible delineator posts and signage are expected to be completed...
City Council Ordinances Introduced for Spruce and Pine Bike Lanes
At yesterday's City Council session, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and Mark Squilla introduced four ordinances necessary to allow the Streets Department to "flip" the river-to-river bike lane with the parking lanes on Spruce and Pine streets when it repaves the roads...
Bike To Work Day is Friday, May 18 — Rain or Shine!
Philadelphia’s annual Bike To Work Day is Friday, May 18—rain or shine—and cyclists around Philadelphia will be greeted by fellow riders at “Energizer Stations,” where they will get free La Colombe coffee, Zipcar bike lights, ABUS commuter wipes, Capital One café...
Take Action: Make Progress On These 8 Circuit Projects In The PA TIP
Beautiful trail, yes? We agree, and we are advocating for that there be over 750 miles of Circuit trails like this in our nine-county, multi-state region by 2040, so everyone will be able to experience this kind of natural beauty by bike, not just folks who can get to...
How Can Spring Garden Street Be Protected?
In light of the horrific tragedy that took place on Spring Garden Street this weekend, it’s worth giving an update on the street, and where the protected lanes for it stand. As many know, a plan was birthed in 2010 to create a middle-lane “Greenway” on Spring Garden...
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