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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Speed Camera Expansion Introduced for Henry Avenue
Speed Camera Expansion Introduced for Henry Avenue By Lor Song and Randy LoBasso On Thursday, April 1, 2021, Representative Pamala A. Delissio of the 194th District of Montgomery and Philadelphia County, proposed a reconsideration of Amendment HB 606, which would...
The Mayor Has Your MLK Jr. Drive Petitions
On Thursday, not long after that day's Vision Zero Conference panels had ended, we contacted Mayor Kenney's office to drop off 5,274 names and messages we've gathered (so far), asking the city to keep MLK Drive open to people. Our petition to keep MLK Drive open to...
Transit Forward Philadelphia Manager Yasha Zarrinkelk Receives NACTO 2021 Transportation Justice Fellowship
Last year, we helped launch a new transit advocacy coalition called Transit Forward Philadelphia alongside fellow Philadelphia-based organizations including AARP, SEIU32BJ, 5th Square, Clean Air Council, and many more. This newly formed coalition began organizing...
Take Action: Comment on US 130 Intersection Plan in Burlington Co., NJ
US 130 corridor between Pennsauken and Bordentown is a leader in Pedestrian Traffic Deaths in New Jersey. In Northwest Burlington County the problem is becoming more acute as distribution centers have taken over the landscape of former farmland and brownfields due to...
Get Involved in Transportation Planning by Taking PennDOT’s Survey
Every two years, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the State Transportation Commissions (STC) update the 12-year program. This program is Pennsylvania's mid-range planning tool that lists statewide planned projects and assigns funding to...
Bike Ride Series for Vision Zero PHL Week Participants
We have teamed up with the good folks at the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability to develop a ride series for 2021's Vision Zero PHL Week to see some of Philadelphia's Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and Circuit Trails infrastructure projects....
Contact your Legislator to Increase Trail Funding in New Jersey
Beginning next week, the New Jersey State Legislature will be hearing testimony from the public during virtual meetings on March 22 and 23, regarding the state budget. With this opportunity and urgency, the Circuit Trails Coalition encourages you to take a moment to...
Our 2021 Member Drive T-Shirt Is Here
By Sophia Latorre-Zengierski You now have the opportunity to grab our 2021 Member Drive T-Shirt! We are so excited to share this design with you—and for you to ride in style this season. This shirt will be available with a membership gift of $45 or higher as you join...
Regional Organizer Patrick Reflects on Year of Service for AmeriCorps
This week from March 7th to the 13th is AmeriCorps Week to celebrate all things AmeriCorps. Tomorrow will conclude the celebration, but there's still time to offer thanks to the volunteers who served others. If you're wondering what AmeriCorps is all about, the...
5,000 People Have Called For a Reimagined MLK Drive — Here’s What Happens Next
This post was written by Lor Song and Randy LoBasso In less than three weeks, our petition to reimagine MLK Drive has reached its goal of 5,000 signatures. Signed by a plethora of Philadelphians who’ve enjoyed MLK Drive as an open street since it was closed to motor...
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