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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
BCYC Crit Race Returns!
BCYC is excited to return to in-person events in 2023 including the BCYC Criterium Race at Hunting Park that took place May 20th. Participants demonstrated their exceptional talent and unwavering determination. Rain or shine, our BCYC community showed incredible...
New Wayfinding at Frankford Avenue on the Delaware River Trail
Last week, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) completed its new wayfinding project on the Delaware River Trail (DRT) at Frankford Ave. adjacent to the Rivers Casino. This eye-catching wayfinding was an early action project of the Frankford Avenue...
Join us for the Safe Streets Harrisburg Lobby Day
On Tuesday, June 6th, safe streets advocates will walk halls of the Pennsylvania State Legislature to speak up in support of legislation to make streets safe for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Led by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Families...
Bike to Work Day with Delaware County TMA in Lansdowne and Upcoming Group Ride!
On Friday, May 19th, the Bicycle Coalition, Bike Delaware County and Delaware County Transportation Management Association (DCTMA) celebrated Bike to Work and Wherever Day in the Borough of Lansdowne with a guided ride along recently completed bike infrastructure....
Joshua Feggins, first E-Scooter rider killed in 2023
On Monday, May 22nd, Joshua Feggins was struck and killed by the driver of a tractor trailer making a right turn into the Waste Management facility on Grays Ferry Avenue. Feggins is the 44th person killed in a traffic crash and the first electric scooter rider in...
2023 Bike to Work and Wherever Day highlighted 3 areas of the city
On Friday, May 19, 2023, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Independence Blue Cross hosted a Bike To Work & Wherever Day celebration with an Energizer Station at the Penn Museum and three group rides: Council Member Jamie Gauthier and Deputy...
Over 500 people at the 19th annual Ride of Silence
The 19th Annual Philadelphia Ride of Silence took place Wednesday, May 17th 2023 with more than 500 riders in attendance and news helicopters circling. This international ride continues each year due to the number of bicyclists killed due to in part the lack of...
Big Progress on Christian to Crescent Trail Construction
On election day, BCGP was invited by Schuylkill River Development Corporation to join a tour of the Christian to Crescent trail construction site to see how well this project is coming along. This $45 million cable-stayed bridge spans along the east side of the...
Bike Montco Update: Thank You to our Former Affiliate Chair and Welcome to the New Co-Chairs
In early 2023, Lou Savastani, the former Chair for Bike Montgomery County gave notice that he was stepping down from the position as Affiliate Chair of Bike Montgomery County. Many thanks were exchanged with Lou for all his hard work and advocacy that he has put forth...
DVRPC Board Approves Work Program to Support the Circuit in PA and Awarded $4.13 Million to the Network in NJ
This morning, the DVRPC Board held their monthly meeting to approve various agenda items that include the Circuit Trails in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Prior to the meeting kicking off, our Executive Director and Chair of the Circuit Trails Coalition gave a...
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