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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
BCYC 2023 Fun Day and Scavenger Hunt
The Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling Program finished the Spring Core Season with Fun Day and Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, June 10th. Eight School Cycling Teams raced across the city to check-in at as many locations as possible on the scavenger hunt list. Popular...
6th Cyclist Killed in Philadelphia in 5 months
Sadly, we want to acknowledge and report on the death of the sixth cyclist killed in Philadelphia that occurred in late May. We had hoped to report on his name, but the Police Department's Crash Investigative Division is still investigating the crash and has not yet...
Baxter Trail Weekend Openings Temporarily Postponed For Water Department Construction
For the past few years the Baxter Trail, which runs along the Delaware River between Pennypack Park and Pennypack Street, has opened on weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 8AM to 8PM. This year Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) has temporarily...
Updates from Harrisburg- As of June 13th 2023
Since our last update a lot has happened in Harrisburg! Take a look at our legislative updates below. Legalize Parking Protected Bike lanes and Pedestrian Plazas- Emily and Susan's Law (HB 1283) On Monday, June 5th, HB 1283 was unanimously voted out of the House...
Safe Streets Lobby Day 2023 – Recap
Safe Streets Advocates took Amtrak from Philadelphia to Harrisburg on Tuesday, June 6th to ask state elected officials to support several bills to make Philadelphia and Pennsylvania roads and road users safe. We focused most attention on automated speed enforcement...
BCYC Crit Race Returns!
BCYC is excited to return to in-person events in 2023 including the BCYC Criterium Race at Hunting Park that took place May 20th. Participants demonstrated their exceptional talent and unwavering determination. Rain or shine, our BCYC community showed incredible...
New Wayfinding at Frankford Avenue on the Delaware River Trail
Last week, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) completed its new wayfinding project on the Delaware River Trail (DRT) at Frankford Ave. adjacent to the Rivers Casino. This eye-catching wayfinding was an early action project of the Frankford Avenue...
Join us for the Safe Streets Harrisburg Lobby Day
On Tuesday, June 6th, safe streets advocates will walk halls of the Pennsylvania State Legislature to speak up in support of legislation to make streets safe for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Led by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Families...
Bike to Work Day with Delaware County TMA in Lansdowne and Upcoming Group Ride!
On Friday, May 19th, the Bicycle Coalition, Bike Delaware County and Delaware County Transportation Management Association (DCTMA) celebrated Bike to Work and Wherever Day in the Borough of Lansdowne with a guided ride along recently completed bike infrastructure....
Joshua Feggins, first E-Scooter rider killed in 2023
On Monday, May 22nd, Joshua Feggins was struck and killed by the driver of a tractor trailer making a right turn into the Waste Management facility on Grays Ferry Avenue. Feggins is the 44th person killed in a traffic crash and the first electric scooter rider in...
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