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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Legislative Priorities for 2024
Powered by Member support, the Bicycle Coalition ended 2023 with several legislative victories including Camera Assisted Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement in Philadelphia and the expansion of the Roosevelt Boulevard Automated Speed enforcement program to five additional...
Bike Raffle 2023 Winner: Patricia White!
In the last 7 weeks of 2023, we called on 700 members to renew or join us for the first time. In the final tally, 591 folks answered generously from across our region and beyond. While we didn’t quite make our goal this year, the support we received brought us a long...
Call for Posters at Vision Zero PHL 2024!
Traffic fatalities across the country have been on the rise, with pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users making up a higher percentage of victims than ever before. Philadelphia is not alone in grappling with how to implement effective & positive...
NJ State Senate Puts the Brakes on a Watered Down Target Zero Bill. Resets for 2024.
Thanks to everyone who wrote to their NJ State Senator, we generated 475 letters from every district asking to pass the Target Zero Bill (S2885/A4296) Establishing the “New Jersey Target Zero Commission” with the goal of achieving zero traffic deaths in New Jersey by...
Closure of Manayunk Canal Towpath Extended Due to Flat Rock Dam Construction
On January 9th, the Philadelphia Water Department posted a closure update along a portion of the Manayunk Canal Towpath on the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT). The trail closure is located south of the Flat Rock Dam for roughly 0.2 miles due to construction that is...
Philadelphia’s Speed Limit Pilot- And what it means for the City in the future
On December 2nd, Kelly Drive received a new reduced speed limit of 25 mph from 35 mph. This change is part of a pilot with the City of Philadelphia and PennDOT District 6 to study whether this change slows drivers and reduces crashes. Kelly Drive is part of...
We want to hear from you! What do you love about a Car-Free MLK Drive?
We love a car-free MLK Drive, and we're pretty sure that you do too. Since 2020, this space has provided a safe area for folks to recreate, learn to ride a bike, host a group ride or run, clear your head, and really the list goes on. We want to take some time to...
Over 100 Kids participated in Play Ambassador programming @ Lil’ Philly Safety Village in 2023
The Lil’ Philly Safety Village opened in 2020 and is the first of its kind in Philadelphia, offering kids an opportunity to learn about bike safety and riding in a safe environment in Hunting Park. From April-October of 2023, over 100 kids participated in...
NJ State Senate Ponders a Really Bad E-bike/E-scooter Bill
We've seen some really bad bicycle bills (here and here) but the pending legislation in NJ State Senate may be the most destructive for micromobility. S4132 would require low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters to be registered with the Motor...
Successful Season at the Bartram’s Bike Hub
In partnership with Bartram’s Garden, the Bicycle Coalition successfully operated the Bartram’s Garden Bike Hub, growing our participation levels from last year and increasing access to biking in Southwest Philadelphia. Check out some of the Highlights from the 2023...
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