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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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Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month with Naida Montes
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....
![Spruce and Pine Corner Protection Installed. Here’s How it Happened.](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/EkADtavX0AEdc7R-1080x675.jpg)
Spruce and Pine Corner Protection Installed. Here’s How it Happened.
It was almost exactly one year ago when I received word that the Complete Streets project along Spruce and Pine Streets in Center City (moving the bike lane from the right to the left, intersection protections between Front and 22nd Streets) would not be completed...
![Kaboom! Philly is Getting its First Bicycle Traffic Park!](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-12-at-9.34.25-AM.png)
Kaboom! Philly is Getting its First Bicycle Traffic Park!
The Bicycle Coalition and our funders are very pleased to finally announce our proposal for a bicycle traffic park has received a grant from Kaboom! and the William Penn Foundation! The Lil' Philly Safety Village, a bicycle park where children and adults can learn how...
![I Love Riding My Bike #1: Orlando Almonte](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-12-at-2.49.32-PM-846x675.png)
I Love Riding My Bike #1: Orlando Almonte
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: Orlando Almonte (he/him) Current...
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Adaptive Cycling Part 3: Safety
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...
![I Took My Bike on Amtrak. Here’s What You Can Expect.](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Exton-Bike.jpg)
I Took My Bike on Amtrak. Here’s What You Can Expect.
I wanted to test out Amtrak newly expanded bikes on board program, so I decided to take the train to Exton. Exton Station is the terminus of a new multiuse trail that connects directly to the Chester Valley Trail. This is a brand new feature for Amtrak (and SEPTA,...
![Help Montgomery County Contribute to Reaching 500 Miles of Circuit Trails by 2025](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Circuit-MontCo-Evening-1080x675.png)
Help Montgomery County Contribute to Reaching 500 Miles of Circuit Trails by 2025
Do you live or work in Montgomery County? Want to get more involved and help the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and the Circuit Trails Coalition push the region to meet the goal of 500 miles by 2025? Please join this upcoming Zoom meetup led by the...
![Wow! What a great (virtual) Gala!](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Bicycle-Coalition-Funny-Crew-Shot-1080x675.jpg)
Wow! What a great (virtual) Gala!
By Alan Spooner Making change in Russell's memory, opportunities for support still open Our first virtual Gala and Awards show, seventh overall, exceeded our expectations – thanks to our supporters and all of you who tuned in. Highlights included acceptance speeches...
![Why mandating RCO approval into PA Vehicle Code is Dangerous for Everyone](http://cdn-5d792904f911c90950a587a6.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2017_WestChester.jpg)
Why mandating RCO approval into PA Vehicle Code is Dangerous for Everyone
Last week, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, and other groups around the city and state, mobilized our supporters and members to oppose an amendment to legislation we’ve been working to get passed for the past two years. Senate Bill 565 would allow for...
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