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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
$4 Million in New Grants for Ben Franklin Bridge Ramp
Good news, everyone: The Delaware River Port Authority received a $4 million grant for a new ramp on the Camden side of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Work may finally begin on the ramp after several years of delays, plans, bids, applying for money, and what have you....
Help needed to create new MontCo Bike Mobility Plan
Calling all Montgomery County cyclists: we need your help. In early July, Montgomery County received a $30,000 Transportation and Community Development Initiative grant from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) in order to create an entirely new...
New Philadelphia Play About Life in a Bike Shop
Editor's note: This blogpost is about a play the title of which, and content of which, contains strong language. Philadelphia’s young and creative playwright community has tackled the issue of failing bicycle shops in a humorous new Philadelphia play, Sh*theads. The...
Worth Your Time: Systematic Safety, The Principles Behind Vision Zero
If you’re considering attending the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia’s Vision Zero Conference on March 1, and would like some academic context on the policy to get your juices flowing, you can check out our numerous pages on Vision Zero, and you can watch the...
Life in the Fast Lane: Biking on Kelly ‘Drive’
A recent article published by Philly Voice answered one disgruntled motorist’s complaints about cyclists on Kelly Drive using the roadway instead of the bike path. The concerned driver commented on the “arrogant and dangerous” manner in which cyclists refuse to use...
Vision Zero Philadelphia 2017 Discusses Best Practices for Safe Streets
The Bicycle Coalition’s of Greater Philadelphia’s Vision Zero 2017 Conference takes place on March 1st at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and will bring together leading experts, elected officials and members of the public to share opportunities...
Princeton’s Bike Share Program Shows That Small Places Can Do It Too
It began in 2015 at a single location with the opening of the new Princeton Train Station (Dinky Line Shuttle),Princeton Bike Share is a joint project between Princeton University and the Municipality of Princeton. There are now 15 stations with nearly 100 bicycles in...
Philly Bike Race Petitions Delivered to Rep. Brady
More than 2,000 people signed our petition to bring back the Philadelphia Cycling Classic (a.k.a. the “Manayunk Bike Race”) over the course of four days. The Classic was cancelled for 2017 (for now), but we wanted the city to know that there are people from all over...
In Attack on ‘Sanctuary Cities,’ PA Could Also De-Fund Bike Infrastructure
The Pennsylvania State Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill on Tuesday that would withhold state money from so-called “Sanctuary Cities” in Pennsylvania—a move that, among many other things, could affect bicycle infrastructure and additional road safety measures in...
PennDOT Change Would Enable More Parking-Protected Bike Lanes
PennDOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Roy Gothie recently offered a legislative agenda to the Pennsylvania Senate that would make it easier for cities like Philadelphia to construct parking-protected bike lanes and increase penalties for careless...
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