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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Philadelphia’s Speed Limit Pilot- And what it means for the City in the future
On December 2nd, Kelly Drive received a new reduced speed limit of 25 mph from 35 mph. This change is part of a pilot with the City of Philadelphia and PennDOT District 6 to study whether this change slows drivers and reduces crashes. Kelly Drive is part of...
We want to hear from you! What do you love about a Car-Free MLK Drive?
We love a car-free MLK Drive, and we're pretty sure that you do too. Since 2020, this space has provided a safe area for folks to recreate, learn to ride a bike, host a group ride or run, clear your head, and really the list goes on. We want to take some time to...
Over 100 Kids participated in Play Ambassador programming @ Lil’ Philly Safety Village in 2023
The Lil’ Philly Safety Village opened in 2020 and is the first of its kind in Philadelphia, offering kids an opportunity to learn about bike safety and riding in a safe environment in Hunting Park. From April-October of 2023, over 100 kids participated in...
NJ State Senate Ponders a Really Bad E-bike/E-scooter Bill
We've seen some really bad bicycle bills (here and here) but the pending legislation in NJ State Senate may be the most destructive for micromobility. S4132 would require low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters to be registered with the Motor...
Successful Season at the Bartram’s Bike Hub
In partnership with Bartram’s Garden, the Bicycle Coalition successfully operated the Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub, growing our participation levels from last year and increasing access to biking in Southwest Philadelphia. Check out some of the Highlights from the 2023...
Chinatown Stitch Cap Design Announced
On Tuesday, the 2 block concept for the highway cap design, along with a vision report was released by The City of Philadelphia, in conjunction with The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)....
Safe Streets for All Funds Awarded a Total of $1.7 Million to Burlington, Camden and Delaware Counties
On December 13th, the USDOT announced its 2023 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant awards to local communities for the implementation of safety projects, safety planning, and demonstration activities driven at the local level to improve safety and help prevent deaths...
Over 700 Riders Tour the Holiday Lights of South Philly
This year’s Holiday Lights Ride with Wednesday Night Rides was our biggest yet, as more than 750 people signed up to ride! Per John Boyle, our Research Director, radio chatter that night showed the group stretched about a full half mile of streetspace: We counted...
Ghost Bikes and What you can do during the Holidays
The holidays are a very hard time for families who have lost loved ones. A time that once was filled with laughter and cheer is now quiet with the heavy reminder of how things once were and memories of those who are missing from the table. It's not uncommon for...
Automated Speed Enforcement cleared the last hurdle
Late Tuesday night HB 1284 was passed by the PA State Senate and concurred by the PA House of Representatives. It then went to the Governor's desk and was signed Friday, December 15th into law. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Families for Safe...
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