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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...
Bills we are watching in Harrisburg: 2023-2024 session so far
After recent run off elections in the House, the General Assembly finally started to settle and get to work in March 2023. We saw a handful of issues we care about pop up in the form of co-sponsorship memos and bills, here is a run down of all the legislation we're...
Message from Sarah about Bicycle Coalition Leadership Transition
With bittersweet feelings, I am writing this post to announce that it’s time to usher in new leadership for the Bicycle Coalition. It feels surreal to proactively leave an organization that has been such a huge part of my adult life and career. Nevertheless, the...
Join the the PPA Bike Enforcement Patrol Launch on May 1
After nearly 10 years when we first suggested the idea to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, a bicycle patrol unit is starting its first day of work on May 1, 2023. Eight officers, who were trained by the Philadelphia Police Department, will start ticketing illegally...
Winter Member Drive 2023 Raffle Winners!
As always, we are blown away by the collective generosity of our members, who power our work in advocacy and education throughout the year. To all who joined, renewed, or otherwise went above and beyond in your gifts already this year, thank you. The support of...
Meet the Team @ the Lil’ Philly Safety Village
Meet the team that is activating play at the Lil' Philly Safety Village! The Bicycle Coalition is excited to partner with Fab Youth Philly to host a team of two Play Ambassadors activating play at the Lil' Philly Safety Village every Saturday from 10-12 in Hunting...
New Strategic Roadmap Guiding the Bicycle Coalition 2023-2028
The Bicycle Coalition is excited to share a new Strategic Roadmap and Equity Statement guiding the coalition's work 2023-2028. The Strategic Roadmap is the result of a year-long strategic planning process of board, staff and stakeholders comprised of two board...
Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Response Roundup
Like many groups, we have been closely following the race for Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor. We formed a coalition, built a platform, met with candidates, released a questionnaire, and hosted a mayoral forum! And though the Bicycle Coalition cannot endorse candidates...
Video of the 2023 Better Mobility Forum
On Friday, March 31st, we hosted the 2023 Better Mobility Mayoral Forum with AARP Pennsylvania and Every Voice, Every Vote. Seven candidates participated in an hour of short answer and yes and no questions moderated by Daniel Pearson from the Inquirer. In attendance...
MLK Detour and Drive Update
The MLK Bridge from the Art Museum to Sweetbriar Drive is officially closed until Spring 2025. Along with this announcement, the City of Philadelphia announced weekend closures of MLK Drive for cars will remain in effect and they did not give an end date. You can now...
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