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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Camden County Trail Fun Night — Still on! Tonight!
Did you know an extension of the Merchantville Trail is in the works? This 10-mile trail will be called the Burlington-Camden Trail and will connect from the Camden waterfront to Burlington County. Join us to learn more about this project and have some fun! This event...
Thank You for Supporting the Circuit Trails. Now Let’s Join the Meeting.
Last week, many of you submitted your comments to the Delaware Valley Region Planning Commission (DVRPC) urging the Board of Directors to make a stronger commitment to the Circuit Trails regional network and prioritize bicycle and pedestrian facilities for the...
Schuylkill River Trail Flooded; Stay Away For Now
Last night, the Philadelphia Region suffered one of the worst storms in recent history—heavy rain, flooding, tornadoes, you name it; the results of Hurricane Ida's path into the Northeast. It was bad. This morning, many of us woke up to the shock of severe flooding...
Headed Down the Shore Before Summer Ends? Ride or Rent a Bike!
Planning to take a trip to the Jersey Shore while there's still a few weeks left of summer? Soak up the sun along the coast from Long Beach Island to Cape May, where the existing bike infrastructure through the coastal towns provides a lovely way to enjoy the...
Volunteer for the Bicycle Coalition’s 2021 Bike Counts
Aaaah... September! The kids are back in school and the grown-ups have got hurricane watches and Bicycle Coalition bike counts.Our annual Bike Counts are critical to demonstrate the growth of our cycling community and support the Bicycle Coalition’s ongoing efforts to...
Act Now! Submit your Input on the Draft Connections 2050 Long-Range Plan
Right now, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is seeking your input on the Draft Connections 2050 Long-Range Plan for Greater Philadelphia until August 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Please read the Circuit Trails Coalition's full letter with...
Update: What’s Next for The Ben Franklin Parkway
The William Penn Foundation, Office of Transportation Infrastructure and Sustainability (oTIS), Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and Drexel University’s Lindy Institution for Urban Innovation hosted The Parkway Ideas Workshop at the Barnes Foundation on Wednesday...
New Bus Lanes Coming to JFK and Market Streets
Earlier this week, the City of Philadelphia began construction on new bus-only lanes on JFK and Market Streets in Center City, a new pilot project meant to ease congestion on some of the the most clogged blocks of the City. Built in the far right lanes on Market...
Rediscover Cobbs Creek with Birding, Hiking, Archery and More this Saturday
Take a day this weekend to relax, learn and beat the heat along Cobbs Creek. Join us this Saturday at the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center for a day of outdoor activities by the trails that connect us to nature. Event details to plan your visit are below. Rain or...
RACK ‘EM Up Bike Parking Competition to Keep Cars Away From Fire Hydrants
Several Philadelphia organizations – WTS Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, oTIS, the Philadelphia Fire Department, and OEM – are sponsoring a bike rack design competition, called RACK ‘EM UP. The idea has been tossed around for a few years and is based...
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