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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Advocates And Loved Ones Delivered Almost 6,000 Petitions And 4,000 Comments From Individuals To Mayor Parker And Council President Johnson Asking For Protected Bike Lanes And Vision Zero Funding
PHILADELPHIA- On Thursday, August 15th, a crowd of activists, families of crash victims, and concerned citizens came together to deliver almost 6,000 petition signatures and 4,000 individual comments to Mayor Parker and Council President Johnson. The group called for...
Prioritizing Safety Over Convenience: The Benefits of Concrete Protection
As of this afternoon, the petition led in partnership with 5th Square, Philly Bike Action and Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia addressed to Mayor Parker, Council President Johnson, Council Member Squilla and all other members of Council has closed with...
The DVRPC Board Approves $216 Million to Advance the Circuit Trails Network
As of late July, the counties in the Southeast Philadelphia region are leading the nation towards a safer, greener and more connected future. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) has made a much-needed landmark investment in the Circuit Trails...
Annual Gala to Honor Camden County Commissioner Jeffrey Nash and KRT/QRT Cycling Club
The Annual Gala & Awards Dinner celebrates Greater Philadelphia’s agents of change in the bicycling community, from youth athletes and their supporters to community organizers and advocates. The Connect the Circuit and I Bike PHL awards recognize individuals whose...
Indego Launches Single Ride Passes – Here is What You Need to Know
On Thursday, August 1st Indego Bike Share announced the return of Single Ride Passes. The original single-ride option ended in 2018 and was replaced with the 24 Hour Guest Pass. It will again be open to casual riders at a competitive price or better than on-demand...
Roll Wit It: Philadelphia Gran Fondo
Get ready to pedal through the picturesque landscapes of Philadelphia as we host the first-ever Philly Gran Fondo — "Roll Wit It" celebrating the scenic beauty of the Schuylkill River, rolling hills, and the unique culinary traditions of the region! Join us September...
Guest Blog: Why a Philadelphia Bicycle Rider NEEDS ‘Oh Shit Insurance’
Guest blog written by Randy LoBasso with Stuart Leon Bicycle Crash Law. Stuart Leon Bicycle Crash Law is a sponsor and partner of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Cycling is a way of life for many of us. And, unfortunately, part of that lifestyle means...
Bike Giveaway Winners!
For Bike Month this year, we were pleased to offer Bicycle Coalition supporters the chance to win a Retrospec Ascent mountain bike (courtesy of our friends at Keswick Cycle)—we are deeply grateful to all those who so generously gifted their support, whether for the...
Protect Our Streets: Grassroots Action Toolkit
Welcome to the Grassroots Action Toolkit for Safer Streets in Philadelphia. This toolkit is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations who are passionate about improving road safety and advocating for change in our...
Vigil for Traffic Victims Draws Massive Crowd of Neighbors, Advocates, and Elected Officials
Attendees call for better infrastructure to protect pedestrians and cyclists all across the city PHILADELPHIA- Close to a thousand of community members, advocates, family members of traffic victims, and elected officials came together Sunday morning to pay their...
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