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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
The Circuit Trails completed 10 gaps throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region in 2022
In 2022, the Circuit Trails completed 10 gaps throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region that bring new connections to communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nearly 16 miles of trail were added since November 2021 with a total of 374 miles completed region-wide!...
Philly City Council Transit Resolution PASSED
Guest blogpost written by Connor Descheemaker, Coalition Manager of Transit Forward Philadelphia On Thursday, November 17, Transit Forward Philadelphia proudly spoke in support of the passage of Resolution 220927, declaring the city council's support for and alignment...
Bike/Ped interests represented on Governor-Elect Shapiro Transition Advisory Committee!
Earlier this year, we came together with Bike Pittsburgh to craft a Sustainable Mobility Platform for the next Pennsylvania Governor, which sets forward a list of policy issues that we want the next administration to address. We also applied to be on the Transition...
The Trail Under I-95 is Open
There is no grand ribbon cutting yet, but the shared use path under I-95 between Lehigh and Aramingo Avenues is passable and nearly complete eliminating the need to travel on a high stress portion of Richmond St.The south/west end of the path splits at Aramingo....
Best New Bike Lanes Completed in Philadelphia 2022
In the last year we saw some big improvement projects completed that are worth celebrating. First, it's important to say that making our roads safer for vulnerable users doesn't happen over night. These projects involve a lot of people and take, in some cases, years...
The Holiday Lights Ride is 10 years old!
We're getting in the spirit of things! Not only is the Bicycle Coalition celebrating its 50th year, but the Holiday Lights ride is celebrating its 10th anniversary! It’s time to dust off your bike decorations, bundle up and ride with us on our Annual Holiday Lights...
Update: Improvements coming to Market Street between 20th-23rd
The City of Philadelphia and PennDOT announced an update in their Market Street "improvement project" on Tuesday. Earlier this year, PennDOT and oTIS announced the Market Street Improvement project would include a two way bike lane that connects to the existing...
Families and Community Members Gather to Honor Victims of Traffic Violence
Philadelphia High Traffic Fatality Rate Persists in 2022 Sunday, November 20, 2022 is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims PHILADELPHIA -- Community members, City staff and elected officials came together on Sunday to honor the 109 people who lost their...
Breaking News! Governor Wolf Vetoes Compromised HB140
Our voices were heard! Today at 1:05pm, Governor Wolf issued a letter to the House of Representatives vetoing the amended version of HB140. He cited the General Assembly's record of politicizing crime and usurping the will of voters...and urged the legislature to...
Take Action Today: Governor Wolf Must Veto Compromised Parking Protected Bike Lane Bill
Governor Wolf needs to hear from you today! A few hours ago, the General Assembly sent to Governor Wolf the amended Parking Protected Bike Lane bill for his signature (HB140). This bill, which was originally championed by the Bicycle Coalition, Bike Pittsburgh and...
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