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3 Charts That Explain Philly’s Hit-and-Run Problem
The headlines are not misleading you: Hit-and-run crashes are on the rise this year. Overall, according to a piece in this morning’s Philadelphia Daily News, the number of crashes are up when compared to this time last year. Even people who spend their days trying to...
Summer Cadence Season Ends With a Splash
[Editor's note: Cadence Youth Cycling had quite the weekend. On Saturday, cyclists participated in a long ride and presentations; and on Sunday, several youth athletes competed (and won) in a triathlon event in Atlantic City. Bicycle Coalition intern Zach Mentzer and...
And The Winner of the #BikePHLdirt Photo Contest Is…
In late July, the Bicycle Coalition and Northwest Philly-based outfitters Lone Wolf Cycling got together to sponsor a mountain biking photo contest, asking those cyclists who utilize some of Philly’s often-overlooked wooded bike trails. Using the hashtag #bikePHLdirt,...
Safe Routes Philly Holds Family Ride from South Philly to Schuylkill Banks
Safe Routes Philly coordinator Waffiyyah Murray has been working with the McDaniel Middle School summer camp on bike safety and encouragement activities throughout the summer, encouraging bike safety for both the 5th-8th grade students in attendance. And on Tuesday,...
Philly Reps. Support Misguided ‘Bicycle Fashion’ Bill
When it comes to legislating bikes, there are a lot of bad ideas out there. Things like licensing bicyclists, banning fixed gear bikes, forcing people on bicycles to move over to the side of the road, into the door lane, so cars can get by—we’ve seen and heard it all...
Response for Cyclist Injured by Construction Bike Lane Blockage ‘Overwhelming’
There are posters up all over West Philadelphia, depicting a series of machines and construction barrels blocking the bike lane at 43rd and Baltimore Ave. “Investigating Bicycle Crash Caused by Construction Project Blocking Bike Lane” reads the poster, asking anyone...
Cadence Youth Cycling Meet Mayor, Council to Discuss Youth-Focused Issues
Last week, the Cadence Youth Cycling Cycle Squad signed up to attend City Hall for Lobby Day with three goals in mind: Get the mayor and City Councilmembers to listen to them regarding the Delaware Watershed, The Circuit, and a Vision Zero policy for Philadelphia....
Breen Goodwin to Head Alliance for Biking and Walking
I am excited to share the news that our former Education and Deputy Director Breen Goodwin is the new Executive Director of the Alliance for Biking and Walking, a national advocacy organization whose mission it is to create, strengthen and unite state and local...
Supporters of Circuit Trails in New Jersey – Time to Speak Up!
Are you fond of the Delaware and Raritan trail and can't wait to see it complete from Trenton to Bordentown? Do you use the Cooper River Trail but wish there was a seamless bike/ped trail between the Ben Franklin Bridge and Haddonfield? These are just a few of the...
Join the Bicycle Coalition and Lone Wolf Cycling for our Final Summer Happy Hour
All good things must come to an end and the Bicycle Coalition’s happy hour series is no exception, at least for now. Our final night of beers and bikes will be taking place at The Porch Beer Garden outside of 30th Street Station on Thursday, August 6th, from 5pm to...
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