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These Bike Lanes Need to be Restriped ASAP
Philadelphians are concerned about the condition of our city's streets, and so is the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. That’s why we’re continuing to advocate for the restriping of important city bike lanes before winter sets in. While we want every bike...
Federal Tax Bill Kills Bicycle Commuter Benefit
Incredibly, the latest version of a federal new tax bill would eliminate the Bicycle Commuting Benefit. The Bicycle Commuter Benefit was created in 2009 as a way to encourage more people to commute by bicycle — and more businesses to encourage their employees to do...
Residents Survey: Better Streets Among Top Concerns for Philadelphians
According to the City of Philadelphia’s 2016-2017 Philadelphia Resident Survey Report, street conditions rank as one of the top concerning issues for residents of the city. Streets repairs and cleaning were of the utmost concern to city residents, with 49 percent...
Bicycle Coalition Advocates for Full Bike Time Access on King of Prussia Rail Extension
This week SEPTA is holding public hearings on the Environmental Impact Study for the Route 100 Norristown High Speed Line extension from King of Prussia to the Valley Forge Casino. The Bicycle Coalition attended one of those meetings on Monday and testified on better...
Details on the Upcoming Schuylkill River Trail Realignment in Norristown
Last month, Henry Stroud of the Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) reached out to us to solicit feedback on a proposed at-grade crossing of the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) in Norristown. We were contacted by Century Engineering, whose staffer took us on a...
Reader Response: On the West Chestnut Street Protected Bike Lane
Since its installation this summer, the West Chestnut Street parking-protected bike lane has been a huge success. People who ride bikes in, out, and through, West Philadelphia have been using the lane with relative ease, and the lane has successfully calmed traffic on...
DVRPC Rolls Out Its Traffic Stress Analysis For Bicycles
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) has completed their Level of Traffic Stress Connectivity and Analysis for the PA Suburban Counties. Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) is a bicycle comfort index methodology for streets and paths developed by Peter Furth...
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NACTO 2017 Showcases Progress in Chicago
Thanks to a generous grant from the Knight Foundation, I was able to attend the NACTO 2017 Conference in Chicago from October 30-November 2 in Chicago. NACTO or the National Association of City Transportation Officials. The City of Philadelphia is a founding...
Wissahickon Gateway Project Update
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) and its engineering partner Michael Baker held a community meeting in East Falls last week to get feedback about plans to upgrade the Wissahickon Transportation Center, redevelop parcels between it and the movie...
Bicycle Coalition Hands Out 450 Bike Lights in South Philadelphia
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, our partners, and volunteers, handed out 450 bike lights on Monday night to cyclists in South Philadelphia. Coalition staffers and volunteers were out at 4th and Snyder, and 21st and Christian, for our annual bike light...
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