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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
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...
DRWC to host an Open House for the Delaware River Trail Extension
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is now studying an extension of the Delaware River Trail between Penn Treaty Park and Lehigh Avenue, including a connection to the future Graffiti Pier Park. This may include the trail pictured above that was recently...
Vision Zero Conference Recap: Environmental Justice on Route 291 in Delaware County
The 2023 Vision Zero Conference had over 250 attendees with over 40 speakers to discuss the challenges and opportunities toward eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries — while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. Among the many topics...
Thank you for an incredible 2023 Vision Zero PHL Conference!
The 2023 Vision Zero Conference was our largest conference yet, with more than 250 attendees, over 40 speakers, 15 poster presentations, and almost 40 incredible sponsors who made this program possible! Many thanks to Mayor Jim Kenney, Deputy Managing Director Michael...
RSVP for our Explore the Circuit Rides!
We have two Explore the Circuit rides coming this spring! The Bicycle Coalition’s Explore the Circuit series will showcase the growing Circuit Trails network throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region. Join us in May as we will ride between Bucks and Mercer counties...
Our 2023 National Bike Summit Lobby Day Asks: Making the Case for Safer Streets
Our policy team returned to Washington D.C. for the annual National Bike Summit hosted by The League of American Bicyclists. This year featured in-person workshops, mobile discussion groups and opportunities to ride and network with like-minded advocates. This three...
Champions LowRiders Club Celebrates Two Years!
Last year, the Bicycle Coalition held its Dia de los Muertos Ride to honor the dead while promoting safety with a ride through Philadelphia. We were joined by the Norristown based bike club, Champions Lowriders, who are passionate about biking, family, Latino culture...
How are the Mayoral Candidates stacking up on Transportation Issues? Take a Look!
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 will be hosting a mayoral forum on Friday, March 31st! Take a look at what some of...
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