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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
MLK Trail Rehabilitation Project is Underway
At long last, the project to rehabilitate the path along MLK Drive has begun! This Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) $1.4 million project began in January 2021 and should be completed by this spring. During that time, the trail is closed, but the roadway is open...
Watch the Philly Western Suburbs Trail Summit Presentations
On Saturday, February 6th, Friends of Haverford Trails hosted their 9th annual Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit, virtually. The summit covered updates throughout Delaware, Montgomery and Chester Counties with one collected interest to advance trail...
Our Recommendations For the Broad/Erie/Germantown Project
Editor's note: This blog was co-written by the Bicycle Coalition and Transit Forward Philadelphia. It was authored by Will Herzog, Randy LoBasso, Yasha Zerrinkelk, and John Boyle. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) is pleased that the City is moving...
Schuylkill River Trail Closed at Chestnut St for Repairs
The Bicycle Coalition's suggested detour around the SRT trail closureStarting on February 15th, the Schuylkill River Trail will be closed under the Chestnut Street Bridge for three months. Schuylkill Banks has been working for several years to make this project...
Welcome Rae Whatley and Sharon Holloman to our Board of Directors
About Rae Whatley Rae is a native of Philadelphia, currently residing in Germantown. Passionate about travel and languages from childhood, Rae worked overseas for two years after graduating from Grinnell College and before pursuing a Masters of Arts in Linguistics at...
Susan and Emily’s Law for Safer Streets Passes Pa. House Committee
The House Transportation Committee passed House Bill 140, aka Susan and Emily’s Law, on Thursday, February 4th, which would make it easier for Pennsylvania residents to enjoy the benefits of pedestrian plazas and parking-protected bike lanes. Based on similar...
Advocates Amplify Safety Concerns in Mercer County, NJ
On Friday, January 29th, the Circuit Coalition’s Action Team and bicyclists and trail users from the Mercer County region took action to enhance the safety of an important trail crossing along the D&R Canal Trail. If you’ve ever ridden the D&R Canal Trail...
Black Histories / Presence / Futures Ride Series: West Philadelphia
Each week in February, we'll be publishing new bike rides that highlight Black histories and futures in motion around Philly. This ride series is an adapted-for-the-pandemic-times version of the Black History Month group rides we've held in previous years in...
Black Histories / Presence / Futures Ride Series: Fairmount Park
Each week in February, we'll be publishing new routes that highlight Black histories and futures in motion around Philly. This ride series is an adapted-for-the-pandemic-times version of the Black History Month group rides we've held in previous years in partnership...
Bicycle Lane Plows in Use in Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia informed us in late February 2020 of the purchase of eight snow plows small enough to sweep bike lanes. The 2019-2020 winter had about three inches of snow, so no one ever got to see the plows in action. This winter is a bit different, so far....
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