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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Chinatown Stitch Cap Design Announced
On Tuesday, the 2 block concept for the highway cap design, along with a vision report was released by The City of Philadelphia, in conjunction with The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)....
Safe Streets for All Funds Awarded a Total of $1.7 Million to Burlington, Camden and Delaware Counties
On December 13th, the USDOT announced its 2023 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant awards to local communities for the implementation of safety projects, safety planning, and demonstration activities driven at the local level to improve safety and help prevent deaths...
Over 700 Riders Tour the Holiday Lights of South Philly
This year’s Holiday Lights Ride with Wednesday Night Rides was our biggest yet, as more than 750 people signed up to ride! Per John Boyle, our Research Director, radio chatter that night showed the group stretched about a full half mile of streetspace: We counted...
Ghost Bikes and What you can do during the Holidays
The holidays are a very hard time for families who have lost loved ones. A time that once was filled with laughter and cheer is now quiet with the heavy reminder of how things once were and memories of those who are missing from the table. It's not uncommon for...
Automated Speed Enforcement cleared the last hurdle
Late Tuesday night HB 1284 was passed by the PA State Senate and concurred by the PA House of Representatives. It then went to the Governor's desk and was signed Friday, December 15th into law. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Families for Safe...
Empowering Youth Leadership through YAC
We're thrilled to bring you closer to the heart of BCYC's transformative journey with our Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Made up of five individuals from different schools, these young leaders have impressed us with their strong commitment to BCYC and their emerging...
Philadelphia granted an additional $16.4 million for Safe Streets Program
Monday, December 11th Senator Casey, Fetterman, Congressman Evans and Boyle announced $16.4 million in federal funding for improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in historically underserved corridors. With this grant, Philadelphia has received $43 Million in...
Remembering Rina Cutler, Who Changed the Philadelphia Streetscape
We were saddened to hear that former Deputy Mayor Rina Cutler has died at the age of 70 in West Palm Beach Florida. Ms. Cutler served as the Deputy Mayor of Transportation and Utilities for most of Mayor Nutter's term from 2008 to 2015, before moving on to a senior...
2023 Wrapped: The Bicycle Coalition’s Year in Review
In 2023, the Bicycle Coalition got serious work done: 1.) 115 youth participated in two seasonal Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling programs from 11 Philadelphia schools and $30K in scholarships distributed to graduating high school seniors in 2023. 2.)...
The Regional Circuit Trails Network Reaches 391 Completed Miles!
Photo Credit: Jack Sworaski's photo of the recently completed quarter mile segment of the Merchantville Trail In 2023, several gaps were completed and celebrated throughout the Greater Philadelphia area that now bring new connections to communities within the growing...
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