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MLK Drive is Closed to Motor Vehicles; Other Streets Should Be, Too
Last week, we made the case that Martin Luther King Jr. Drive should be closed to motor vehicle traffic and open to people who can get outside while keeping proper distance between themselves and others. Given the recent pandemic and orders to not leave your home...
Breaking News: Governor Wolf Allows PA Bike Shops To Stay Open for Repairs
Governor Wolf's most recent updated the (March 21 at 5:45pm) list of businesses that can/can't stay open during the COVID-19 crisis now lists bike shops as bicycle repair businesses that can stay open. Sales are not permitted. Thank you to all bike shops who submitted...
Update on Status of Bike Shops in PA
Yesterday, the Governor delayed his closure order until Monday. So for the weekend, bike shops can legitimately open if they want to. The Governor also release a revised list of businesses, but bike shops are not explicitly listed. On Thursday, we sent a request to...
MLK Drive: Closed to Motor Vehicles, Open to (Socially-Distanced) People
Over the last few days, we, and hundreds of Philadelphians, have been making the case that MLK Jr. Drive should be closed to motor vehicles during the quarantine period. The City of Philadelphia listened, loud and clear, and closed MLK, between Falls Bridge and Eakins...
Biking on Kelly Drive Trail Up 471 Percent
While the mild Winter has been a real boon for bicycling, the recent pandemic, which has closed businesses and kept people off public transit, has changed the landscape of all travel in the Philadelphia region (and, let's be honest, everywhere.) The Delaware Valley...
The Situation Has Changed, Again. We Are Trying To Keep Bike Shops Open
On Thursday evening, Governor Tom Wolf ordered all Pennsylvania businesses that are not “life-sustaining” to close. This order came after Philadelphia issued its own about which businesses in the city can, and can’t, stay open. Not included on the list of businesses...
Petition: Close MLK Drive to Motor Vehicles
Note: this blog post is from 2020 and the petition linked within has been unpublished. If you are looking for the link to the petition calling for MLK Drive to be closed to motor vehicles in 2021, click here. As the quarantine rages on amidst the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Cyclists, Be Courteous on Trails
Look. We're not here to lecture. But a member recently informed us that, while getting exercise on the Schuylkill River Trail, she was buzzed by several cyclists on what looked like training rides. And that's not OK. "I had what...
Your Guide to Staying Active While Social Distancing
Experts affirmed in the New York Times that getting outside for a walk or bike ride is safe as long as you maintain at least six feet from others. That's good news for cyclists, as we have the go-ahead to continue getting fresh air and exercise on our bikes. However,...
The Circuit Trails Are Open Even if Park Amenities Are Closed
Note: Public health recommendations around mitigating the spread of COVID-19 may be subject to change. This content may not reflect the current recommendations. For current recommendations around social distancing and outdoor activity, please check the CDC website. On...
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