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Hermit St. Improvements in NW Philadelphia
North West Philadelphia has a high concentration of roads on the high injury network. From Roosevelt Blvd, Henry Ave, Germantown Ave, and Lincoln drive there are a lot of examples of how road design perpetuates speeding, traffic fatalities, and severe injuries. ...
![Breaking News: Council Member Johnson deals Washington Ave setback](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screen-Shot-2022-07-08-at-10.15.40-AM-1080x675.png)
Breaking News: Council Member Johnson deals Washington Ave setback
(PHILADELPHIA) - After almost 10 years of studies, evaluations, planning meetings, promises and commitments to make Washington Avenue safer, Mayor Kenney’s Vision Zero commitment to reduce traffic violence on city streets has been dealt a huge setback. What started...
![Summer Beach Bike Ride 3 – Greetings from Asbury Park](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220624_115401-1080x675.jpg)
Summer Beach Bike Ride 3 – Greetings from Asbury Park
This 41-mile one-way bike ride takes you through three distinct coastal regions in Monmouth County, NJ. Exploring the Bayshore Region on the Henry Hudson Trail, meandering through Gateway National Recreation Area on the Sandy Hook Multi-Use Path then following the...
![For the Freedom of the Ride — 50 Years of Advocacy and Education](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-24-at-1.26.46-AM-1080x675.png)
For the Freedom of the Ride — 50 Years of Advocacy and Education
As the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia celebrates our 50 years of impact, we are calling on our friends old and new to join the movement to make roads safer for bicyclists, runners and all those who use them. 50 Years of Making Everyone's Ride Better Since...
![Call to Action: Advocate for Growing Greener III & RSVP for the Webinar](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220522_105610-1080x675.jpg)
Call to Action: Advocate for Growing Greener III & RSVP for the Webinar
In February, Governor Wolf announced his plan for spending $1.7 billion in state American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to address various needs throughout Pennsylvania. This funding source may sound familiar as the Circuit Trails Coalition released their call to action...
![Launching in the ’70s: The Bicycle Coalition’s First Decade](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-24-at-12.35.13-AM-1080x675.png)
Launching in the ’70s: The Bicycle Coalition’s First Decade
Since 1972, the Bicycle Coalition has been advocating for high quality bicycle infrastructure throughout Greater Philadelphia. We have a promising future continuing to advocate for equitable access to safe mobility, and for federal, state and local investment in...
![Reimagining the Ben Franklin Parkway: Phase 1 Survey](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BTWD.2019_077-scaled-e1574105284187-1080x675.jpg)
Reimagining the Ben Franklin Parkway: Phase 1 Survey
The official launch of the Reimagine the Benjamin Franklin Parkway planning effort was announced Tuesday, June 14 by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR), the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, & Sustainability (OTIS), and international design firm,...
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Council Member Squilla’s Washington Ave Parking Bill Passes City Council
Thursday, June 16th Council Member Squilla's bill #220523 to update the parking and loading on Washington avenue, from 4th to 11th St. was approved by City Council excluding Council Member Oh. We want to thank all the supports who submitted testimony today; Will Tung,...
![Summer Beach Bike Ride 2 – Sea Isle City to Cape May – The (NEW!) Inland Route](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20210704_122927-1080x675.jpg)
Summer Beach Bike Ride 2 – Sea Isle City to Cape May – The (NEW!) Inland Route
A different way to Cape May. Now that Middle Township and Dennis Township have extended the Cape May County Bike Path you now have a mostly traffic-free option to bike across the County away from the crowds. The ride starts at Sea Isle City. Heading west on Sea Isle...
![15th Street Bike Lane Put on Ice](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220607_092255-1080x675.jpg)
15th Street Bike Lane Put on Ice
One of the protected bike lanes that did not get an ordinance or hearing last week was proposed on North 15th Street between Vine and Arch Street. This protected bike lane was going to be placed on the left side of the street and would help bicyclists safely get to...
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