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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Council Member Driscoll’s bill to crack down on License Plate Flipping devices
The above photo is from a June 8, 2023 interview discussing now-adopted legislation raising penalties for drifting (in a car) to $2,000.00 In February, Council Member Mike Driscoll introduced a bill to fine users, buyers, and sellers of license plate flipping devices....
Philly Bike Expo seminars are a not-so-hidden gem
The 2024 Philly Bike Expo is fast approaching -- March 16 & 17 are just a week away. I've been attending since its inaugural year (2010!) and I still remember the sense of awe I felt when I walked into the 23rd St Armory and found myself surrounded by the...
Vision Zero 2024: Morning Breakout Sessions
For the Vision Zero Conference we host three morning breakout sessions that attendees get to choose from. This year our breakout sessions will focus on highway caps, vehicle design, and safer streets in public parks. Where do caps fit in the future? Through the...
Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia visits the White House
One of our newest Board members and co-founder of Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, Latanya Byrd, was invited to speak on a panel at the White House Convening on Equity on February 14. I was fortunate to accompany her at this wonderful event where...
City of Philadelphia has Updated their Traffic Calming Request process
Earlier this month, the City of Philadelphia's office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability (OTIS) released their updated traffic calming request process. For almost a year, OTIS and the Streets department have been working to make the existing request...
It’s Time To Think About Micromobility Charging Stations
The Federal government's love affair with funding incentives for electric vehicle charging stations does not trickle down to e-bike or e-scooter users. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI) awarded Pennsylvania $175 million to install EV chargers...
Vision Zero 2024: Main Room Plenaries
For the Vision Zero Conference we host two all conference plenary that take place at the beginning and end of the conference. This year our plenaries will focus on local and state legislative efforts to make our streets safer. The morning plenary is all about Traffic...
Bus Revolution Faces Further Delays, While Riders Need Urgent Help
After 3-5 years of process, Bus Revolution is delayed again. SEPTA and City Council need to work together to give bus riders progress.
The Success of BCYC’s “Headshots for Help”
BCYC teamed up with the renowned photographer and philanthropist, KD Morris through the Headshots for Help initiative, a unique event where individuals exchanged in-kind donations, specifically snacks, for professional headshots. The inaugural event held at KD Morris'...
Take Action to Protect Access to E-Bikes in New Jersey
Take Action! In December we published a blog post that highlighted a bill that would require owners of low-speed e-bikes and e-scooters to buy liability insurance and register their personal conveyance with the Motor Vehicle Commission. That bill was re-introduced in...
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