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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....
![Grays Ferry Bridge To Provide Safe Bike/Ped Routes Over Schuylkill River](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/grays-path.png)
Grays Ferry Bridge To Provide Safe Bike/Ped Routes Over Schuylkill River
Back in 2010, agencies were looking at different ways to improve the bicycle/pedestrian crossing over the Schuylkill River at Grays Ferry. At that time, the Schuylkill River Development Corporation (SRDC) was in the initial planning stages of looking at bridge designs...
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Join us at the 9th Annual Philly Western Suburbs Trail Summit
The Haverford Township Department of Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Haverford Trails are co-hosting their 9th annual Philadelphia Western Suburbs Trail Summit on Saturday, February 6 from 9 AM to Noon. The event will be virtual and will feature presentations...
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Vote today for the Best Recreational Areas in Philadelphia
USA Today is asking their readers to pick the 10Best in a contest that covers a large list of things to do around the world. After 4 weeks of voting, the contest will close on February 15 at noon. Be sure to cast your votes to show your love for your favorite things...
![Philly Bike Shop Workers Eligible for Vaccines During Phase 1C](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pfizer-BioNTech_COVID-19_vaccine_2020_D_cropped-1080x675.jpg)
Philly Bike Shop Workers Eligible for Vaccines During Phase 1C
After being contacted by several bike shop owners, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia staff inquired of the Philadelphia Department of Health for clarity about whether or not bike shop employees would be considered part of the transportation "priority group"...
![The American Street Project is Almost Done. Here’s What To Expect.](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210121_123839-1080x675.jpg)
The American Street Project is Almost Done. Here’s What To Expect.
Philadelphia’s first raised-protected bike lane will probably open this spring and, on Thursday, several staff members from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia went to check it out. The lane, which will go 1.3 miles, will eventually become a key corridor...
![Tell Us About Your Experience Using MLK Drive](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/3_-MLK-Scape-1080x675.jpg)
Tell Us About Your Experience Using MLK Drive
As Philadelphians of all stripes know by now, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive was shut to motor vehicles on March 20, 2020, and has been open to people ever since. The Drive has gone back to its original purpose: A park for people. Now, we want to hear about your...
From the Archive: 2018 Vision Zero Equity Analysis
In 2018, as the City of Philadelphia was implementing its first Vision Zero Action Plan, we offered the following research-based reflection on how the engineering, education, and enforcement strategies contained within should be carried out equitably. Editor's Note:...
![Gloucester County: Thank You to our Former Affiliate Chair and Welcome to our New Chairperson](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/19875487_112947332673856_5457622703771820152_n.png)
Gloucester County: Thank You to our Former Affiliate Chair and Welcome to our New Chairperson
On Friday January 8th, Rebecca Kreck, the former Chair for Bike Gloucester County gave notice that she is stepping down from the position. Rebecca wrote her goodbye and followed with an introduction to our new affiliate chair, Lea Ann Bowers on Bike Gloucester...
![Meet Kristin Conran, our new Development Director](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kristin-conran-1080x675.png)
Meet Kristin Conran, our new Development Director
A lifelong resident of Greater Philadelphia and “compassionate rainmaker,” Kristin Conran earned her degree in Journalism, PR, and Advertising from Temple University. After spending 15 years as an account manager and sales leader for media companies like Philly.com,...
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