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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Thank You for Speaking Up for More Circuit Trail Funding
Part of our job is to demonstrate the widespread public support for better trails in our region. We can present all sorts of funding plans and trail route studies, but it is loud public exclamations of support that make things happen. So a big thank you to the 237...
The National Bike Challenge: 2 Months In and Rolling Strong
The National Bike Challenge[1. Running through September 30th, the NBC is a nationwide friendly competition meant to encourage folks to get on their bicycles this summer.] is rolling along as we hit the two month mark. If you aren't yet involved, it's not too late....
Oh Hey, Instagram. It’s Us, the Bicycle Coalition
Admittedly we're a little late to this picture-oriented, filter-crazy social media game, but we've finally arrived! Follow us on Instagram at @bicyclecoalition and the hashtag #bikePHL. While we can't promise that we won't post an occasional picture of food, the...
Volunteer Night and Whole Foods Donation Day This Wednesday
This Wednesday features two ways to support bicycling in Philadelphia, one through your time, the other through exchanging money for foodstuffs. 1) Bicycle Coalition Volunteer Night This Wednesday is our monthly Volunteer Night! 6:00 - 7:30 PM BCGP Global Headquarters...
Region TAPs Federal Program for Bicycle and Trail Projects
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) has announced $7.5M in awards for non-highway transportation projects submitted from the five Southeastern PA counties. Among these projects, which will receive Transportation Alternative Program funding[1. This...
URGENT: Senate Considering Toomey Plan to Kill Local Funding for Bicycling
Today Congress is considering an amendment that would kill the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), the main federal source of money for bicycling and walking projects. Two years ago, Congress passed a bill known as MAP-21, which provided more local control over...
CyclePhilly App’s First Six Weeks Reveals Where We Ride
Since its May 1st debut, the users of the Cycle Philly App have logged more than 5,000 trips. The app records a user's bicycle route and time with two simple Start/Stop touches, and asks for basic purpose-of-trip information afterwards. A notes feature allows you to...
Take Action to Encourage Future Funding For the Circuit
Periodically, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) issues a four year capital transportation budget (Transportation Improvement Program or TIP) for the five Pennsylvania counties. It provides detail on which transportation projects will be funded...
Join Our Solstice Bike Ride This Friday
We are organizing a series of bike rides and trail walks this summer as a benefit of membership and a way for people to explore Circuit trails in our region. The first is this Friday! Join us for a bike ride up the Schuylkill River Trail to Manayunk to check out the...
Looking for bystanders who helped a heart attack victim on the SRT
It seems that a man suffered a heart attack on the Schuylkill River Trail on May 31st, and passersby saved his life. The family (and the man, who is recovering) are trying to find those good people. The Schuylkill River Heritage Area organization is helping spread the...
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