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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
YAC’s Impactful Participation at the Philly Bike Expo
Last week, BCYC's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) made a significant mark at the Philly Bike Expo, showcasing their unique perspectives on cycling. Two of our YAC members, Azalea and Mamady, took center stage at a seminar during the expo. Mamady's presentation centered...
Folx N Spokes Network Gathered at Bike Expo
The Folx N Spokes network, in partnership with the Bicycle Coalition relaunched at the 2024 Bike Expo on Saturday, March 16th, with a networking event for women, trans and non-binary cyclists. The room buzzed with over 50 participants, coming together with the shared...
Vision Zero 2024: Afternoon Breakout Sessions
For the Vision Zero Conference we host three afternoon breakout sessions that attendees get to choose from. This year our afternoon breakout sessions will focus on improving traffic safety on N. Broad St, transit funding, and learning from Pittsburgh's MoveForwardPGH...
Larry Shifflet, PennDOT, and Kristin Del Rossi, Philadelphia Streets Dept, in Conversation for Keynote Address
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is excited to announce that Larry Shifflet, Deputy Secretary of PennDOT and Kristin Del Rossi, Commissioner of the Philadelphia Streets Department, will host the Keynote Conversation at the 2024 Vision Zero PHL Conference...
Council Member Driscoll’s bill to crack down on License Plate Flipping devices
The above photo is from a June 8, 2023 interview discussing now-adopted legislation raising penalties for drifting (in a car) to $2,000.00 In February, Council Member Mike Driscoll introduced a bill to fine users, buyers, and sellers of license plate flipping devices....
Philly Bike Expo seminars are a not-so-hidden gem
The 2024 Philly Bike Expo is fast approaching -- March 16 & 17 are just a week away. I've been attending since its inaugural year (2010!) and I still remember the sense of awe I felt when I walked into the 23rd St Armory and found myself surrounded by the...
Vision Zero 2024: Morning Breakout Sessions
For the Vision Zero Conference we host three morning breakout sessions that attendees get to choose from. This year our breakout sessions will focus on highway caps, vehicle design, and safer streets in public parks. Where do caps fit in the future? Through the...
Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia visits the White House
One of our newest Board members and co-founder of Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, Latanya Byrd, was invited to speak on a panel at the White House Convening on Equity on February 14. I was fortunate to accompany her at this wonderful event where...
City of Philadelphia has Updated their Traffic Calming Request process
Earlier this month, the City of Philadelphia's office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability (OTIS) released their updated traffic calming request process. For almost a year, OTIS and the Streets department have been working to make the existing request...
It’s Time To Think About Micromobility Charging Stations
The Federal government's love affair with funding incentives for electric vehicle charging stations does not trickle down to e-bike or e-scooter users. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI) awarded Pennsylvania $175 million to install EV chargers...
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