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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...
Spring Garden Street Connector Secures Design Funding & More!
Today's hot weather didn't deter a large crowd from gathering at the corner of Spring Garden and Ridge Avenue to hear a major announcement from the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth and the William Penn Foundation about their combined efforts to make it possible...
Circuit Action Update: DVRPC Adopts FY23 TIP for PA with Focus on Highway Projects
Toward the end of spring, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) opened their public comment period for the Draft FY2023 TIP for Pennsylvania which is a critical funding opportunity for the Circuit Trails and bicycle/pedestrian projects. The...
Take Action Today: Pennsylvania’s DCNR is Seeking Comments on their E-Bike Policy for Trails
On July 25th, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) released a draft policy on the use of e-bikes on bike trails found in state parks and forests that are managed by DCNR. The purpose of their policy is to provide guidelines that will allow the...
Philadelphia Traffic Fatalities Remain Stubbornly High in 2022 (So Far)
A review of publicly available data from the Philadelphia Police Department shows that there were 63 traffic fatalities in the first six months of 2022. This number is higher than the number of deaths in the first six months of 2019 (46 deaths), 2020 (56 deaths) and...
Summer Beach Bike Ride #5 – The Great Dune of Cape Henlopen
While we have showcased some great rides up and down the Jersey Shore, it's hard to beat the growing network of high-quality shared-use paths at the Delaware Beaches. To date, 24 miles of improved trails connect Lewes, Cape Henlopen State Park, and Rehoboth Beach....
Major Announcement about Spring Garden Street Greenway: All Welcome to Attend
After a robust public engagement during 2020 for the Spring Garden Street Connector, the public stated unequivocally that it wants to see a much safer, more beautiful Spring Garden Street, especially for people walking, biking and using the sidewalks — an overwhelming...
Questions and Answers about Electric Assist Bikes
The rise and progression of micro-mobility is inevitable and has reshaped the culture of bicycling and transportation. Electric assisted bicycles have become extremely prevalent for both transportation and recreation. In 2021, 880,000 e-bikes were sold in the US which...
The Coalition in the 1980s: Bicyclists Have Rights Too!
Editor's Note: This is the second blog post in a series about the history of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. This is an updated/edited version of a similar post written by Randy LoBasso in 2017. All mistakes are welcome to be corrected! After forming...
A Work in Progress: W. Chestnut Street Parking Protected Bike Lane
PennDOT rolled out two safety improvements to West Philadelphia earlier this year. One project is to extend the Chestnut Street parking protected bike lane from 34th to 63rd Street. The other project will be on Market Street from 30th to 34th Street and it will begin...
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