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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Join Us at Wawa’s ‘Welcome America’
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) will be joining Wawa’s Welcome America event on Monday, June 28th from 2:30 pm - 3:30pm at Dilworth Plaza at the Philadelphia City Hall courtyard. We will be presenting an interactive demonstration about the...
Now Is The Time to Figure Out a Better MLK Jr. Drive
As readers and supporters know, after successfully advocating for the opening of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to people in March 2020, the Bicycle Coalition spent the last year working with organizations and citizens to understand what the best future of the road...
Overview of Circuit Trails Projects that Made it Into House Transportation and Infrastructure Bill
In early April of this year, the Circuit Trails Coalition reached out to its 9-County Action Team members asking that they tell their Member of Congress to prioritize the Circuit Trails for both Community Project and Transportation and Infrastructure funds. Thanks to...
Last Mile of Pennypack Trail in Montgomery County is Complete
The Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County, section of the Pennypack Trail is the now complete and available for use. The last 0.83 of mile of the Pennypack Trail Extension at Byberry Road to County Line Road is another piece of the Circuit Trails network. Just...
Cyclist Killed at Dangerous Broad and Lehigh Intersection
On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 29-year old Timothy Guy Robles was struck and killed by the drivers of two motor vehicles while biking westbound on West Lehigh Ave and Broad St at 8pm. The Philadelphia Fire Department Medical unit transported Robles to Temple University...
We asked Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick to Co-sponsor the Zero Traffic Deaths Resolution
On Friday, June 18, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia joined Triny Willerton, the president of #ItCouldBeMe, and Bucks County resident Erin Fitzgerald for a conversation with U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's...
Get involved! Join our volunteer advocates and lead as a County Affiliate
Interested in volunteering with the Bicycle Coalition? We are seeking Bicycle Coalition members who are interested in participating in our regional bike and pedestrian advocacy work in the eight counties that surround Philadelphia . The County Affiliate brings...
I Bike Camden Ride Attracts 100+ People
Nearly 100 people participated in this year's I Bike Camden Ride. The route covered eight miles through the city to visit A New View Camden, an innovative, six-month-long exhibition featuring six, one-of-a-kind public art projects placed on former illegal dumping...
We Recommend Parking-Protected Bike Lanes for Chestnut and Walnut Streets in West Philadelphia
In 2022, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the City of Philadelphia will be repaving 6 miles of Chestnut and Walnut Sts. This is a part of the City’s Complete Streets Project and a Vision Zero effort, reducing traffic-related crashes by...
Livable Communities Network Pursues Restoration of Vision Zero Budget in City Council
"This year could have been different — and that’s exactly what makes this year’s budget process so frustrating. Philadelphia had an opportunity to do something bold and make one-time investments that would revolutionize some of the city’s most pressing issues." ...
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