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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Transit For All PA Rallies for New Transit Funding Options
Transit for All PA rallied in Harrisburg in support of house bills 1307 and 902, to open new funding options for transportation in Pennsylvania.
BCYC Alumni Spotlight: Victoria Williams
Victoria Williams is a BCYC alum who is still deeply engaged with BCYC as a scholarship recipient and part of the BCYC Mentorship Program. Victoria participated in BCYC from 2019-2022 as a part of the Science Leadership Academy Beeber Cycling Team then rose to become...
Bicycle Coalition Visits Tacony Creek Park for Annual Block Party!
Back in June the Bicycle Coalition joined the annual Block Party hosted by the Tookany/Tacony Frankford (TTF) Watershed Partnership. The summer TTF Block Party is a 3-day event where community members can walk through the trails of Tacony Creek Park, play games at the...
Camden County Awarded $19 Million to Build Segments of the LINK Trail in Camden
On Wednesday USDOT formally announced the recipients of the FY2023 RAISE grant program and two grants were awarded in our region. On June 23, Senators Casey and Fetterman announced that $25 Million was awarded for SEPTA's trolley modernization project and the...
Automated Speed Enforcement legislation passed the PA State House
On Monday, June 26th, HB 1284 (Automated Speed Enforcement Legislation) was called up for a vote on the House Floor and passed 141 to 62. This bill would make the automated enforcement program in Philadelphia permanent and to expand it by making it permissible on...
DVRPC Responds to Circuit Trails Coalition’s Recommendation to Accelerate Funding
Circuit Coalition's Proposal Last month, the Circuit Coalition made public comment at the May meeting of the Board of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. The Circuit Coalition asked the Board to prioritize the connectivity of trail and active...
Three Road Safety Bills Advance in PA House & Senate
It was a good week for road safety advocates! On Tuesday, June 20th, the House voted on HB1283 (198-5), a bill that authorizes parking protected bike lanes & pedestrian plazas, a bill that the Bicycle Coalition, Bike PGH and over 30 other organizations from across...
We’re Seeking Input on our Connecting Communities Map Analysis
As a member of the Circuit Trails Coalition, the Bicycle Coalition is working with its partners to strategically advance the network by promoting the Circuit to new constituencies and building support for the development of trails throughout the region. In addition to...
We Traveled to Pittsburgh for the Collaboration of Regional Trail Initiatives Conference
Last week, the Bicycle Coalition joined over 40 participants from across the country for the 2023 Collaboration of Regional Trail Initiatives (CRTI) conference in Pittsburgh, PA. This year's theme for the conference was centered on A Legacy of Inspiration, Impact and...
Geology of Philadelphia Bike Tour – Champions Enjoy a Short Period in Geologic Time
It’s all relative. Four hours on a Saturday for us humans is nothing compared to the vast period of geologic time. Yet the Geology of Philadelphia Bike Tour was a great break from our weekend routines and an eye-opener. The winners of the Champion Circle spring...
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