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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
2023 Bike to Work and Wherever Day highlighted 3 areas of the city
On Friday, May 19, 2023, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Independence Blue Cross hosted a Bike To Work & Wherever Day celebration with an Energizer Station at the Penn Museum and three group rides: Council Member Jamie Gauthier and Deputy...
Over 500 people at the 19th annual Ride of Silence
The 19th Annual Philadelphia Ride of Silence took place Wednesday, May 17th 2023 with more than 500 riders in attendance and news helicopters circling. This international ride continues each year due to the number of bicyclists killed due to in part the lack of...
Big Progress on Christian to Crescent Trail Construction
On election day, BCGP was invited by Schuylkill River Development Corporation to join a tour of the Christian to Crescent trail construction site to see how well this project is coming along. This $45 million cable-stayed bridge spans along the east side of the...
Bike Montco Update: Thank You to our Former Affiliate Chair and Welcome to the New Co-Chairs
In early 2023, Lou Savastani, the former Chair for Bike Montgomery County gave notice that he was stepping down from the position as Affiliate Chair of Bike Montgomery County. Many thanks were exchanged with Lou for all his hard work and advocacy that he has put forth...
DVRPC Board Approves Work Program to Support the Circuit in PA and Awarded $4.13 Million to the Network in NJ
This morning, the DVRPC Board held their monthly meeting to approve various agenda items that include the Circuit Trails in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Prior to the meeting kicking off, our Executive Director and Chair of the Circuit Trails Coalition gave a...
I BIKEPHL 2023 Report: What Does The Data Tell Us?
Every year since 2005, the Bicycle Coalition has sent our volunteers out on the streets to hand count people riding bikes. These counts along with other various data sources are consolidated into our Annual I BikePHL reports, just in time for Bike to Work or Wherever...
Family Bike Day: Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub Partners with Bartram Village
On Friday, May 5th, The Bicycle Coalition, operator of the Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub, hosted a Family Bike Friday event in partnership with PHA/Bartram Village, Bartram’s Garden, Safe Routes Philly, Indego and the Better Bike Share Partnership, with the goal of...
Take Action: Call on your County Commissioners to Prioritize the Circuit Trails
In the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey area, trails and active transportation networks are essential infrastructure for equitably addressing the most pressing issues facing our region–from economic development, to climate resiliency, mobility, and bicyclist and...
Ride with Us on Bike to Work/Wherever Day, May 19th
We are holding three group rides to celebrate #Bike2WorkAndWherever Day, which is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. Join us! Each location is close to an @rideIndego bike station. Rides starts begin between 8:15 and 8:30, depending on location. Register here...
Ride to Remember The Loss of 12 Bicyclists in Last 12 Months in Greater Philadelphia
We wish this ride didn't have to happen. The 19th Annual Philadelphia Ride of Silence is scheduled to take place Wednesday, May 17th 2023 at 6:45 P.M starting at City Hall. This silent ride is held at more than 250 locations worldwide to honor cyclists killed or...
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