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Traffic Fatalities in Philadelphia at Highest Level in 23 Years
As the pandemic has caused a disruption in our daily routines, reports of an increase in gun related deaths have risen and made the headlines. Road deaths have also risen sharply in Philadelphia and are up over 2019, according to data collected by the Philadelphia...
Adaptive Cycling Part 5: Race Day
Editor’s note: The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is honored to host a new series on our blog about adaptive cycling, written by local cyclist Patrick Sweeney. As a differently-abled person, Sweeney has found freedom in his bicycle and has used that freedom...
Here’s Where We Are on the State Protected Bike Lane Bill
Legislation which would allow for easier installation of protected bike lanes on state roads in Pennsylvania is closer than ever to becoming law. The legislation, Senate Bill 565, is needed by municipalities across the Commonwealth. Currently, PennDOT will not...
16 RCOs — So Far — Oppose Anti-Philly Bike Lane Amendment in Senate
Last week, I noted in a WHYY op/ed that the amendment to Senate Bill 565 we’ve been advocating against (which would give Philly registered community organizations veto power over bike lanes) isn’t just bad for safety and public health -- it could also drown RCOs in...
I Love Riding My Bike #3: Ed Chang
Our new I Love Riding My Bike interview series talks to riders from around the region about the best parts of biking where they live, their dream bikes, their favorite places to ride and more. This series is modeled after the I Love Riding In the City series,...
Adaptive Cycling Part 4: Racing
Editor’s note: The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is honored to host a new series on our blog about adaptive cycling, written by local cyclist Patrick Sweeney. As a differently-abled person, Sweeney has found freedom in his bicycle and has used that freedom...
PA DCNR Announces 2020 Grants for Six Circuit Trails Projects
Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Recreation and Conservation grant program announced some of its Community Conservation Partnership Program grants today. The C2P2 program is funded with a variety of state and federal funding sources...
I Love Riding My Bike #2: Lee Caparas
We’ll be talking to riders from around the region for our new I Love Riding My Bike interview series. This series is modeled after the I Love Riding In the City series, published in Urban Velo from 2007-2014. Name and pronouns: Lee Caparas, he/him Current bike(s):...
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month with Brenda Hernández Torres
As we close out Latinx Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate the cultures, contributions and resilience of Latinx, Hispanic and Latino-identified communities around the world by highlighting the incredible work of the Latinx folks at the Bicycle Coalition....
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month with Stephanie Fenniri
As we close out Latinx Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate the cultures, contributions and resilience of Latinx, Hispanic and Latino-identified communities around the world by highlighting the incredible work of the Latinx folks at the Bicycle Coalition....
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