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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Philadelphia’s Slow Pace in Street Paving: An Explainer
Not only does street paving seem to take a long time, Philadelphia still isn't paving the number of streets it needs to, according to the Streets department. In a recent Inquirer article, an explanation is provided about why paving takes so long. The story walks...
Status of the 13th St. Bike Lane
Since we last reported on the 13th St. improvement project, a lot has happened, but not everything. The street was milled, manhole covers and utilities were reset, and the street was paved. But now, two months later, there still isn't any line stripping, parking signs...
8th Cyclist killed after attempted hit and run in FDR Park
On Friday, August 4th the driver of a Tesla hit a cyclist, Mario D'Adamo III, and a pedestrian before attempting to flee and running into a tree in FDR Park. ABC 6 previously reported that the pedestrian was in critical condition and the cyclists was in stable...
Blossom at Bartram receives big win!
Woven into the 200+ page final plan for Blossom at Bartram is a thoughtful and ambitious transportation plan for the Kingsessing neighborhood featuring upgraded accessible trolleys, complete street projects on commercial corridors, and trail access from Bartram's...
14 Year Girl on a Bicycle Killed on Route 322 in Gloucester County
According to Patch.com, a 14-year-old teenager riding a bicycle on July 12th was struck and killed trying the cross US 322 in Williamstown, Monroe Township. Our deepest condolences to the victim's family and friends. Zero is the only acceptable number for traffic...
Take Action Today: Tell NJ Decision Makers to Prioritize the Circuit Trails
Right now, there's a time-sensitive opportunity to ask the Board members of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) to increase the amount of federal funding allocated to Circuit Trails and other bicycle/pedestrian projects across southern New Jersey....
Ticketing for our Annual Gala & Awards Dinner is Live!
By Alan Spooner, Interim Development Director Join us for our annual Gala & Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 28th, 2023, from 5:30 to 9:00pm at The Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park, our biggest fundraiser of the year. As always, the evening will...
Our FY 23 Annual Report is Live!
Our FY 23 Annual Report outlining our accomplishments for our last fiscal year (April 2022 - March 2023) is live! Follow the link or scroll down on our financials page for last year’s full financials and highlights in the Coalition’s policy, equity, and...
Billy McWilliams is the 7th bicyclist killed in Philadelphia in 2023
Early in the morning on July 28th, 16 year old Billy McWilliams was struck and killed while riding a bicycle by the driver of Dodge Charger. McWilliams is the 7th cyclist killed in Philadelphia since January of 2023 and the 5th fatal hit and run involving someone...
Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub hosts a summer camp!
Last Friday, July 28th, the Bartram's Garden Bike Hub welcomed a group of 6-12 year olds from the Finnegan Playground Summer Camp. On one of the hottest days of the summer, we found refuge in the Bartram's Barn where we shared the 3 B's of Biking: Be Responsible, Be...
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