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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
New Bike Racks at Citizens Bank Park
When Citizens Bank Park opened in the early aughts, there were two bike racks for those who wanted to travel to a Phillies game by bike. And the stadium’s bike parking situation sort of stayed that way for a while: One rack at the right field gate, one at the first...
Indego Bike Share Turns 1-Year-Old, Gets Lots of Gifts
Indego Bike Share is one year old, and on Thursday, April 20, the city held a party to celebrate. That party, held at the Race Street Pier, was attended by Mayor Jim Kenney; Deputy Mayor Clarena Tolson; Yvette Bright, Independence Blue Cross Executive Vice President...
The Case for Making West Market & JFK Boulevard Safe for Everyone
West Market Street and JFK Boulevard in Center City, Philadelphia are important city streets used by thousands of residents and workers to bike and walk to and from apartment and office buildings to City Hall, 30th Street and Suburban Station and retail stores. When...
The Circuit is Open!
The Circuit Trails are always open but after a quick ceremony on Friday, April 15, they were made officially open for the 2016 season. On that day, many gathered at Race Street Pier after a ride across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to mark the official beginning of the...
Join Bicycle Coalition + United By Blue for Fishtown Cleanup
With citywide street cleanup events happing all summer long, it’s important to not forget about the conditions of the area’s rivers. On Tuesday May 3rd, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia will join with local outdoor lifestyle company United By Blue for...
Why Bicyclists and Trail Users Should Support the Proposed Soda Tax
Tonight, City Council will hold its first public hearing on Mayor Kenney's budget and it's likely that the most controversial part, the so-called Soda Tax, will garner the most attention. Mayor Kenney has proposed a far-reaching precedent-setting tax on sugary drinks...
A Vision Zero Call to Action After Cyclist Killed in West Philly
A message appeared in the Bicycle Coalition's inbox this morning concerning Jamal C. Morris, the cyclist who was struck by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday morning. The message was from one of Morris' friends, who told us that after several days in the hospital,...
Ben Franklin Bridge Ramp Moving Toward Construction
The Delaware River Port Authority has wrapped up design on the Ben Franklin Bridge bicycle and pedestrian ramp. It will replace a stairway. Final design plans were submitted to NJDOT for project approval. The next step is to put the project out to bid. DRPA is putting...
Ride of Silence is May 18
2015 was a particularly bad year as far as Philadelphia cyclists’ injuries and deaths are concerned. Nine people on bicycles were killed in traffic violence, according to reports, which is the most in several years. And as usual, to commemorate these cyclists who’ve...
Our Take on the Kenney ‘100 Days’ Document
We were psyched when Mayor Kenney mentioned protected bike lanes and his Vision Zero priorities during his first budget speech in March. Since then, the City has won a $300,000 award for twelve new protected bike lanes throughout the city, which will make the streets...
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