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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Our 2022 Lobby Day Asks at the National Bike Summit
It's been three years since the Bicycle Coalition attended the National Bike Summit in person to participate in workshops, bike rides around the city and Lobby Day. The 23rd Annual National Bike Summit took place earlier this week from March 27 to the 30 and convened...
Wissahickon and Cross County Trail Segments Move Forward
Last week, the Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) released their Wissahickon Trail Link and Cross County Trail Bridge feasibility studies which are now available on the county's webpage. The Bicycle Coalition has been a long-time stakeholder and supporter of...
Strong Support for HB140 from across the Commonwealth
In anticipation of the Senate Transportation Committee's April 4 hearing on HB140—aka Susan and Emily's Law / the parking protected bike lane legislation—34 advocacy organizations, clubs and shops from across the state co-signed a letter of support to Senators...
Parking Protected Bike Lane Bill (HB140) Gets a Hearing in PA Senate
After nearly a year since HB140 was passed out of the House in March 2021, the Parking Protected Bike Lane and Plaza bill is finally going to get a hearing in front of the Senate Transportation Committee on April 4, 2022. This hearing is not a voting hearing,...
In Memoriam: Tanya Seaman
Last week, one of our former Board members Tanya Seaman passed away from cancer. Tanya served on the Bicycle Coalition's board in the early 2010s for three years during which she brought her dedication and passion for the environment and a safe city for active...
Chestnut Street Bridge Gets a New Protected Bike Lane
Last weekend, PennDOT reopened the Chestnut Street Bridge, restoring one of the five bridges that connect West Philadelphia to Center City and vastly improving the bicycle connection. Closed since August 2019, the Chestnut Street Bridge is now re-opened with a brand...
Action Alert: Ask Burlington County Commissioners to Set Aside 10% of Federal Funds to Advance the Circuit!
Late last year, members of the Burlington County Action Team sent a letter to their county commissioners urging them to prioritize the Circuit Trails for the influx of federal funding to improve our transportation infrastructure. Thanks to their advocacy they helped...
Explore the Circuit Returns with a Ride to Cramer Hill Waterfront Park and Eclipse Brewery!
We have three Explore the Circuit rides coming this spring! The Bicycle Coalition’s Explore the Circuit series will showcase the growing Circuit Trails network throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region. Beginning in April we will ride in Camden County followed with a...
Vulnerable Highway Users Legislation Under Consideration by PA House
Last November, Representative Brett Miller (R-Lancaster) introduced (for the second time) a bill that would define "vulnerable highway users" to include: (1) A pedestrian, excluding a personal delivery device (2) A bicyclist (3) An individual on a motorized pedalcycle...
It is Possible to Make Lehigh Avenue Safer—But Not Now
Sometime this year, PennDOT is scheduled to resurface a portion of Lehigh Avenue. The limits of the resurfacing project are between Kensington Ave and Aramingo Ave. The resurfacing presents an opportunity to make the roadway much safer than it is today. It likely...
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