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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
MLK Drive Closed During Pope Weekend; Kelly Drive Open
The Bicycle Coalition has learned that Martin Luther King Drive will be completely closed to drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists during the World Meeting of Families Weekend, September 25-27. According to city officials, Martin Luther King Drive will be closed to all...
Bike Delaware County to Host Candidates Forum
On Tuesday, October 6, our partner organization Bike Delaware County will host a Delaware County Council Candidates Forum focusing on bicycling and multi-use trails in Delaware County. Members of both parties will be at the forum, which will take place at the Furness...
Travel Advisory about 1600-1800 Blocks of Ben Franklin Parkway Inbound Bike Lane
We received this email from the Parks and Recreation Department this afternoon. Advisory Alert: As part of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and PennDOT’s ongoing renewal of the 1600 – 1800 blocks of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, cyclists are advised that beginning...
Volunteers Needed for our Fall 2015 Bike Counts
The time for our fall bike counts has arrived! For the past 10 years, we have conducted yearly counts at a variety of intersections and bridges around Philadelphia. The data collected at those spots around the city allows us to better understand where and how...
This Week in Bicycling: Our Weekly News Roundup
An Official Step Toward Vision Zero. Earlier this year, the Bicycle Coalition and our partners introduced the Better Mobility platform which, in part, called upon Philadelphia to add a $5 fee to vehicle registration and funnel the money gained to constructing and...
Cadence Youth Cycling Sojourn Ride a Huge Success
Cadence Youth Cycling and Rails-to-Trails organized a bicycling and camping trip along the Circuit, youth athletes adults, adults and mechanics traveled 118 miles over Labor Day Weekend. The Sojourn began at Fairmount Water Works on Saturday, September 5th at 8am. 12...
Cindy Bass Introduces Street ‘Construction, Maintenance’ Bill
Today, Councilwoman Cindy Bass introduced an ordinance which would add a $5 fee onto vehicle registration in Philadelphia County to make for better, safer Philadelphia streets. That money would, in turn, go toward “construction, reconstruction, maintenance and repair...
The Only Federal Funding Program for Biking and Walking Is Under Threat (Again)
Every year, federal funding for bicycling and walking (a program called "Transportation Alternatives") gets tossed about in the storm called "House debates federal transportation re-authorization." This year is no different. Next week, the House of Representatives...
Bikes & Beers Rolls Out for a Second Year
What happens when five local bikes shops, two restaurants, and two breweries get behind a single event? The second annual Philadelphia Bikes & Beers ride, that’s what. This ride, which began in San Diego and has since spread to a number of cities, will be rolling...
Two More Chances to Explore the Circuit This Fall
It may still feel like August, but Labor Day has come and gone and, over here, we’re getting ready for our Fall Explore The Circuit trips. If you haven’t signed up for our September 19 walk and October 10 ride, there’s still time to do so. To attend, you must be a...
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