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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Philly Free Streets A Success
Thousands of Philadelphians came out for Philly Free Streets on Saturday, September 24. It was an event in which the city opened up about 10 miles of its streets, from Front and South to West Fairmount Park, to people instead of cars. The event went from 8am-1pm and...
From Sarah Clark Stuart: Last Chance To Buy Gala & Award Dinner Tickets
There are only 5 days left to RSVP for the Bicycle Coalition's biggest fundraiser of the year: Our Annual Gala and Awards Dinner. My staff has planned an incredible evening which will include an awards presentation honoring bike advocates from all across the region,...
Come to the Ryan Ave. Protected Bike Lane Event Friday
Lots going on this week! In addition to Philly Free Streets on Saturday, the City will be holding a press event on Friday morning on Ryan Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia to show off Philadelphia’s first parking-protected bike lane. The lane is the end result of work...
Learn More About Federal Funds Available for New Jersey Trail & Bike Lane Projects
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides federal funds for community based "non-traditional" projects designed to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the nation's intermodal system. This includes biking and walking facilities,...
Join us for 2 Philly Free Streets Events on September 24
Philly Free Streets is a new people-powered initiative of the City of Philadelphia. Philly Free Streets highlights the intersection of public health and active transportation by temporarily closes a designated street route to cars, inviting people to walk, bike, and...
Come to the Bicycle Coalition Community Meeting on Thursday
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is crafting our 2017-2019 strategic plan, and we need your help. On Thursday, September 22, we will be holding a community meeting to discuss our vision for impacting the Greater Philadelphia Region, and making our streets...
Meet New Cadence Youth Cycling Program Manager: Taylor Kuyk-White
Our new Cadence Youth Cycling Program Manager, Taylor Kuyk-White, started on September 12th. Taylor joins us with a rich history in positive youth development work, competitive cycling, and social justice organizing. Taylor's passion for cycling takes many forms as...
Census Data Show Growth in Philly Bicycle Commuters
The Census Bureau released its yearly report this week on how Americans get to work based on the 2015 American Community Survey -- and Philadelphia experienced a small surge in bicycle ridership. The report, which covers travel time, distance traveled, and...
3 Great Bike Events Thursday
There are three bicycle events later this evening, and we encourage you to try to get to at least one of them. Bicycle Coalition Happy Hour The Bicycle Coalition and Drinker’s Pub in Rittenhouse are hosting a “Give Back” Happy Hour, in which 20 percent of all proceeds...
Gala Spotlight: Pat Cunnane
From a 12-year-old sweeping floors and fixing flats in his neighborhood bike shop to a CEO manufacturing bicycles raced in the Tour de France, Pat Cunnane’s knowledge and love of cycling is ingrained in his DNA. While Cunnane does change a flat now and then, his...
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