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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Ben Franklin Bridge South Walkway and Ramp to Close into 2024
On February 1st, the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) will switch bicycle and pedestrian access from the south walkway to the north walkway in preparation for the final phase of the Ben Franklin Bridge Suspension Span and Anchorage Rehabilitation Project. The...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Opportunities 2023
Cleanup at Mt Moriah Cemetery on MLK Day (Monday, 1/16/23) from 10am - 1pm Meet at the entrance to Mount Moriah Cemetery on Cobbs Creek Parkway (There is a gravel lot at the entrance) Map with location (click on link): Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Mt Moriah Cemetery (Map)...
NJ Awards 8 Million in Bikeways Funds
Last month, Governor Phil Murphy announced critical funding to expand access to safe transportation and improve access to public transit facilities across the state of New Jersey. The awards total more than $24 million across three programs as part of Governor...
Inclusive Bike and Pedestrian Safety Connections to Don Guanella Park in Delaware County
Recently, Delaware County Council approved a proposal to create a plan to transform the 213-acre Don Guanella property in Marple Township into the largest public park in the county and its first major park in more than two decades. Guided by Delaware County’s Open...
Philadelphia’s 2022 Traffic Fatalities Findings: Good & Bad News
Discover 2022 findings for Philadelphia traffic fatalities. Learn about trends in traffic fatalities, pedestrian deaths, & hit and runs and understand the urgent need for legislation to improve road safety in the city. Stay informed with the latest efforts by advocacy groups to pass state-level laws to reduce crashes and protect vulnerable road users.
Get Involved: Attend PennDOT’s Haverford Road Corridor Improvements Meeting
PennDOT is planning a road diet for Haverford Road from Landover Rd in Brynford all the way down to Karakung Rd in South Ardmore. They are hosting an online meeting for public comment on Thursday, January 19, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on this Microsoft Teams meeting...
Update on MLK Drive: 2 Year Closure Due to Bridge Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation on the MLK Drive Bridge is expected to start in February of 2023. The project will close MLK Drive from the bridge to Sweetbriar and the SRT underpass to all users until the summer of 2025. Once construction starts and the detours are in place, the...
The Circuit Trails are Awarded $7.3 Million in Community Project Funding
On December 19th, 2022, the Senate Appropriations Committee released the $1.7 trillion fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The full list of projects, including the Circuit Trails, can be accessed in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and...
Better Funding, Better Riding, and Better Engagement in 2022
As we approach the final days of 2022, BCGP staff has been reflecting on the "wins" of the year. Here are our top six (in no particular order): $26 million in federal, state, local, and private funding to start design and construction on the Spring Garden Street...
On-Road Improvements come to 15th Street
We are very excited to announce that the 15th Street protected bike lane is completed from Vine to JFK in Center City. Thank you to PennDOT District 6, oTIS, and to our members/supporters in the Logan Square area, the Logan Square Neighborhood Association and the...
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