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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
It’s Time to Rename the Accident Investigation Division within the Phila. Police Department
Crash Not Accident Logo and Pledge created by Transportation Alternatives NYC The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia officially request the renaming of the Accident Investigation Division within the...
What is a Ghost Bike?
Recently, some of our staff joined friends of Vijay "Jay" Mohan to replace the ghost bike placed in his memory at the intersection of Ridge Ave. and Girard Ave. in Philadelphia. Jay was riding his bike on Sunday, May 10th, 2015 through the intersection of Ridge and...
Summer Beach Bike Ride #6 The Two Ocean Cities Tour
Our final ride of the Summer Beach Series takes an 83-mile surfside route through 3 states between two well-known beach resorts with the same name. The Town of Ocean City, MD is that state's only oceanfront resort that caters to tourists who come from all over the US....
Sign Up For BCGP’s 2022 Bicycle Counts
It's that time of the year again. Since 2005, our annual Bike Counts are critical to demonstrate the growth of our cycling community and support the Bicycle Coalition’s ongoing efforts to advocate for safer streets. Our counts are qualitative; looking at behavior,...
Charges Dropped Against Driver Who Killed Emily Fredricks
Yesterday, the District Attorney's office dropped its charges against Jorge Fretts, the driver who killed Emily Fredricks on November 28, 2017. Despite dashcam and onstreet footage showing that Mr. Fretts did not use his turn signal when he turned right from Spruce...
It’s Time to Update the Bike Access Policy on SEPTA Trains
In September 2020, SEPTA’s bike policy was amended to allow bikes on trains during peak hours because of low ridership during the pandemic. This policy allowed residents to create a multi-modal network of transportation that otherwise wasn’t available in...
BCGP in the 1990s: A Decade of Increasing Access to Bridges, Park Roads, & Bike Lanes
The 1990s were a pivotal decade for the Bicycle Coalition. Several critical campaigns and civic actions were waged and won that allowed the Coalition to evolve from a group of passionate volunteers to a group of passionate volunteers supported by professional staff...
Bicycle Coalition Honors Alison Cohen, Founder of Bicycle Transit Systems
Alison Cohen, founder of Bicycle Transit Systems, will receive the Maguire Award at the Bicycle Coalition's 50th Anniversary Gala. Alison is being honored along with other advocates and active transportation leaders for her instrumental work in bringing bike share to...
City, State and Advocacy Leaders Highlight Success of Automated Speed Enforcement Camera Pilot on Roosevelt Boulevard
[Press Statement released by the City of Philadelphia] Data show a significant reduction in traffic fatalities on the Boulevard since its implementation; but new legislation is needed to continue the program set to expire in 2023 PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Jim Kenney joined...
Learn more about Traffic Calming in Philadelphia
In 2020, the number of fatal crashes increased significantly. A total of 156 people died due to traffic violence in Philadelphia which was an 82% increase from the previous five years. Traffic deaths are unacceptable and preventable. Speed is the number one...
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