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Protected bike lane on South Street & 27th Street moves one step closer
Approximately two weeks ago, Center City Residents Association gave their blessing to the installation of protected bike lanes on the 27th Street curve that approaches the South Street Bridge and on South Street between 27th & 22nd Streets. This follows a similar...
Fall ’17 Circuit Semi-Annual Meeting Recap
Earlier this month, The Circuit Coalition held its Fall 2017 semi-annual meeting at the DVRPC board room. The Coalition is comprised of 51 member organizations that are dedicated to getting The Circuit built and used by residents of and visitors to our region. Here...
Public Meeting about East Market Street Transformation Mobility Study
Old City District is holding a public meeting on December 11th about its Market Street Transformation Mobility Study, propose next steps for moving forward, and solicit community input. If you are interested in learning about what Old City is...
Cyclists ‘Ride to Zero’ Around City Hall
On Tuesday afternoon, about 25 cyclists rode around City Hall to bring greater attention to last week’s cycling death of Emily Fredricks and to pressure the city government to create more protected bike lanes. The ride, organized by Jameson Gitto, met at Thomas Paine...
Bicycle Coalition plans for community connection
Note: This blog originally appeared on BetterBikeShare.org By Stefani Cox It’s easy to fall prey to routine in planning classes and other kinds of community engagement. But Philadelphia’s bicycle coalition is determined to build programming that really matters to...
The Case for Protected Intersections on Spruce and Pine
One of the many problems with bike lanes in Philadelphia is at the intersection. Nearly all bike lanes against the curb combine with motor vehicle right turn lanes at intersections, creating what are called "Mixing zones." Mixing zones require right turning vehicles...
West Chestnut St Clean Up Cancelled, and the Reason Will Shock You
Earlier this week, we noticed that the 4400 Block of Chestnut was becoming nearly impassible due to piles of rotting leaves. We partnered with University City District to organize a clean up for Saturday morning December 2nd. This morning, we noticed that the block...
Memorial Ride for Emily Fredricks on Sunday
There will be a Memorial Ride for Emily Fredricks on Sunday, December 3, beginning at 11:30am at the Art Museum Steps. All are welcome to attend. Emily Fredricks was tragically killed on Tuesday, November 28 while riding her bicycle to work along the Spruce Street...
Inaction is Unacceptable: 7 Demands the Bicycle Coalition is Making to the City of Philadelphia for Better Bike Lanes and Safe Streets
Earlier this week, 24-year-old Emily Fredricks was killed on her bicycle by a private sanitation driver who made a right hook in front of her at 11th and Spruce Streets in Center City. Philadelphia’s bicycling community quickly got into action. A human-protected bike...
Ideas for Beautifying Trails in Towns Along Bike Trail Routes
By David Steinberg, Bike Camden County Steering Committee Member If your town or county is negotiating with a railroad or private land owners, the following suggestions are for the use of irregular sized parcels of land that may be available adjacent to a trail’s...
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