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Join Us for an Online World Day of Remembrance on Sunday
More than 120 people have been killed in Philadelphia traffic violence in 2020 --a more than 50 percent increase over 2019. On Sunday, November 15, Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia will hold our annual World Day of Remembrance in Philadelphia, to...
Meet Patrick Monahan, our new Regional Organizer
Originally from New Jersey, Patrick Monahan moved to Philly four years ago and is now living in West Philadelphia. While living in New Jersey, Patrick spent his time finding new places to hike locally. He discovered his love for camping and backpacking when he joined...
The Bicycle Coalition is Hiring! Spread the Word!
The Bicycle Coalition has three open positions we are seeking to fill by the end of 2020. Our goal is to increase the diversity of the Bicycle Coalition's staff so that our staff composition reflects Philadelphia's demographics and rich culture. We believe diverse...
Monday: BIGGER and BRIGHTER Bike Light Giveaway 2020
The times are trying. But we’ve got free bike lights and, at the very least, they’ll help you get through these times safer. With daylight savings time ending, we’re getting ready for our annual Bike Light Giveaway. We usually hand out 200-300 bike lights the Monday...
Adaptive Cycling Part 6: Equipment
Editor’s note: The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is honored to host a new series on our blog about adaptive cycling, written by local cyclist Patrick Sweeney. As a differently-abled person, Sweeney has found freedom in his bicycle and has used that freedom...
Traffic Fatalities in Philadelphia at Highest Level in 23 Years
As the pandemic has caused a disruption in our daily routines, reports of an increase in gun related deaths have risen and made the headlines. Road deaths have also risen sharply in Philadelphia and are up over 2019, according to data collected by the Philadelphia...
Adaptive Cycling Part 5: Race Day
Editor’s note: The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is honored to host a new series on our blog about adaptive cycling, written by local cyclist Patrick Sweeney. As a differently-abled person, Sweeney has found freedom in his bicycle and has used that freedom...
Here’s Where We Are on the State Protected Bike Lane Bill
Legislation which would allow for easier installation of protected bike lanes on state roads in Pennsylvania is closer than ever to becoming law. The legislation, Senate Bill 565, is needed by municipalities across the Commonwealth. Currently, PennDOT will not...
16 RCOs — So Far — Oppose Anti-Philly Bike Lane Amendment in Senate
Last week, I noted in a WHYY op/ed that the amendment to Senate Bill 565 we’ve been advocating against (which would give Philly registered community organizations veto power over bike lanes) isn’t just bad for safety and public health -- it could also drown RCOs in...
I Love Riding My Bike #3: Ed Chang
Our new I Love Riding My Bike interview series talks to riders from around the region about the best parts of biking where they live, their dream bikes, their favorite places to ride and more. This series is modeled after the I Love Riding In the City series,...
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