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2021 Bike Facts: A Look at Bicycling in Philadelphia
In our latest report The State of Bicycling in Philadelphia, we look at how bicycling has fared as our patterns of travel and recreation continue to shift in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The overall story is that bicycle traffic on the Schuylkill River...
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[Partner Content] How to Bike Safely with Children in a Bike Trailer
written by The Pearce Law Firm More and more people are switching to bicycles for their daily commute, to get more exercise, to breathe some fresh air and to benefit the environment. Cycling with children in a bike trailer makes dropping the kids off at school or...
oTIS is Hiring a Trails & Transportation Program Manager
The City of Philadelphia has recently posted the position of Trails & Transportation Program Manager which includes overseeing implementation of the city-wide trail network among other duties. This position is critical for moving the Circuit Trails network forward...
How to Bring Bike Lanes to Southeastern Pennsylvania
While riding in your neighborhood, you've most likely come across roads that are in the process of asphalt milling. This process involves removing the surface of a paved area such as a road or bridge that requires repair. Before the process moves into its next step of...
Connecting the Region: The Circuit Trails 2021 Annual Report is Now Available
In 2021, several decades-long gaps were completed throughout and beyond the Greater Philadelphia region that now bring new connections to communities within the growing network of the Circuit Trails. Thanks to the ongoing support and advocacy for the trails, these key...
City of Philadelphia is recruiting Vision Zero Ambassadors– $1,000 stipend, apply by Sunday, May 29!
Are you concerned about car crashes, speeding, and other traffic safety issues in your community? Do you want to learn what the City is doing about it and share with your community about what can be done? Do you want to collaborate with a group of like-minded...
Group Ride & Press Conference with Public Officials on Bike to Work & Wherever Day, May 20th
The Bicycle Coalition has led the movement to make the event formally known as National Bike to Work Day a bigger and broader celebration. We (along with our friends in DC, Pittsburgh and elsewhere around the country) have renamed this day because it is for...
Have you requested traffic calming in your neighborhood? #JustServicesPHL
Do you have a story about requesting traffic calming in your neighborhood? We have the opportunity to share those stories with the city! A vital part of Vision Zero is maintaining safe streets and creating predictable roads for users. The ability to request city...
Join us for the 2022 Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 18
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia invites the Philadelphia region’s cycling community to join us for the 7 mile Ride of Silence this year on Wednesday, May 18th. This is a slow paced group ride, for all experienced level cyclists. We will gather at the...
Automated Enforcement Saving Lives on Roosevelt Boulevard
Finally, some Vision Zero progress. Nearly two years have passed since automated enforcement cameras were installed on Roosevelt Boulevard in June 2020. At the 2022 Vision Zero PHL Conference that the Bicycle Coalition put on last Saturday at Temple University,...
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