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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
League of American Bicyclists Wants Community Feedback on Infrastructure
In late August, the City of Philadelphia applied for the renewal of our designation as a Bicycle Friendly community, which is certified through the League of American Bicyclists. Five years ago, the City applied for, and received, a Silver level designation. The...
FRIDAY: Speed Camera Hearing at Philadelphia City Hall
For Immediate Release: Sept. 13, 2016 On Friday, September 16, the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee will be in Philadelphia to hear testimony on legislation that would install speed cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia. The Committee...
Bicycle Coalition Partners with Quaker City Cross
For the second year, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is partnering with Quaker City Cross, a cyclocross event in Charlestown Township, Pennsylvania, presented by Breakaway Bikes. The event, taking place on Sunday, September 25, is a Cyclocross event that...
‘Bike Nice’ on the South Street Bridge
The Bicycle Coalition is dedicated to safety for all road users throughout the Delaware Valley. And as a representative of the cycling community, we believe we have a unique responsibility to promote safe bicycling in Philadelphia. So, bright and early on Thursday,...
Cadence Youth Cycling Needs Volunteers!
Cadence Youth Cycling is a program of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia fostering healthy habits, independence, and leadership, one ride at a time. High school students learn about teamwork, perseverance and goal-setting through the sport of cycling. CYC...
NACTO Report Shows Philly Needs to Catch Up
In July, the National Association for City Transportation Officials published the third NATCO Bike Share Equity Practitioners paper. The title of the report is Equity Bike Share Means Building Places for People to Ride. There are several important takeaways from the...
Ambassador Spotlight: Cycling through the community with passion
The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) is an effort led by the City of Philadelphia that works to ensure that Indego bike share is accessible to all Philadelphians. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is a nonprofit advocacy and education organization...
Dangerous Trolley Tracks Removed in South Philly
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia has long been dedicated to getting rid of unused trolley track around many city corridors. Many of those tracks are from the old Route 23 trolley, which was suspended in 1992! Talk to a handful of cyclists, and you’ll...
Bicycle Coalition Happy Hour Sept 15th!
On Thursday September 15th, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia will be holding a happy hour at Drinkers Pub from 5-7pm. Drinkers Pub is at 1903 Chestnut Street near Rittenhouse Square. Drinkers Pub features a wide range of food and drink options including...
Gala Spotlight: Andrew Stober
The Bicycle Coalition’s Annual Gala and Awards Dinner is on September 29 at Front and Palmer. The night promises auctions, a dinner, and an awards ceremony where we’ll be recognizing many people who’ve made the Philadelphia Region a better place for bicyclists....
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