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Vision Zero Forum: Philly Needs Safety Cameras
On Thursday, March 24, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia hosted our second Vision Zero forum to discuss options for easing speed and making Philly streets safer. The forum, which was co-hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, was a morning panel that...
Our ‘Barnes to Barnes’ Ride is April 16!
Circuit Trails Ride season officially begins April 15, —and the following day, on Saturday, April 16, the Bicycle Coalition will host our first Circuit Ride of the season. The ride will be our first-ever “Barnes to Barnes” journey, in which cyclists will head from the...
Q&A: Bike League Board VP Gail Spann
Gail Spann is the lone Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia member who resides in Texas – but for her, it’s not weird at all. “Since I have friends scattered across the country,” she says, “it’s important to me that there’s an organization that’s overseeing...
With new lighting money, Manayunk Bridge ‘to stay open at night’
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission announced yesterday it was awarding $7.6 million to 11 Transportation Alternative Program Projects—including lighting for the Manayunk Bridge. The Manayunk Bridge, which is officially part of the Circuit Trail system in...
$7.6 Million For Trails, Safe Routes Philly and Protected Bike Lanes
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) has awarded $7.6 million to eleven local projects in Southeastern Pennsylvania through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Selected projects include trail, sidewalk, transit stop, and on-road bicycle...
PennDOT Announces Pilot Program to Advance to Bike Facilities in Suburbs
At the quarterly Pedalcycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on March 17, PennDOT announced to its participants that it would initiate a pilot program to advance bicycle facilities on state roads in two metro regions: the Delaware Valley Regional Planning...
Speed is Killing People — Here’s What We Can Do About It
Last week, Plan Philly reported on a community meeting about N. 5th Street regarding what options were available to slow down motor vehicle traffic and make the road safe for the residents who live on it and use it for walking and bicycling. One of the meeting...
Q&A: City Fit Girls Co-Founder Kiera Smalls
A Renaissance Woman to say the least, Kiera Smalls is the co-founder of City Fit Girls -- a training program for women that encompasses bicycling, running, workouts and engagement through social media -- and works as the community manager for Indego Bike Share in...
Public Art With A Purpose
Rittenhouse Square was down a bike rack over the past couple of months. But don’t worry, it’s back and it has a name. Yes, a bike rack can have a name. “Gilded Gates: Yellin 1,” recently made its debut on 18th street just south of Walnut. It may look fancy but it is...
Little Bellas is Teaching Young Women to Ride Mountain Bikes
In August, another youth cycling program is coming to the Philadelphia area. This time, it’s one designed for young women who want to learn about mountain biking and a little more. It’s called Little Bellas and it’ll take place summer and fall 2016. The newest...
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