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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Rally in Jersey City Opposing S2292: A Stand for Micromobility Rights
Background In February, S2292 was referred to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee; meanwhile, an identical bill A3359 has been introduced into the NJ State Assembly. These bills aim to regulate low-speed electric bikes and e-scooters in New Jersey. The...
Rain or Shine: Cyclists Turn Out for Bike Week 2024
Last week, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia marked National Bike Safety Month with two community events, Ride of Silence and Bike to Work and Wherever Day, highlighting the importance of funding and expanding safe bicycle infrastructure to create a...
A Day of Youth Cycling Brilliance!
The BCYC Hustle N' Ride event at Hunting Park was nothing short of spectacular, and the weather was on our side! In a week filled with rain, May 11th stood out as a sunny, rain-free day. Thanks to our partnership with the 25th Precinct, we had exclusive access to the...
Let’s Go! Come ride with us at our Neighborhood Bike Hubs in 2024
Spring has sprung at the Bicycle Coalition’s two Neighborhood Bike Hubs. Check out ways to participate in Neighborhood Bike Hub programming during the 2024 season. We have opportunities for kids and adults to learn to ride, to ride in a group, or for adults to ride...
Philadelphia Releases a Bike Lane Expansion Report for 2023
To kick off Bike Month the City of Philadelphia's Office of Multimodal Planning released an update on the implementation of the High-Quality Bike Network. The High-Quality Bike Network is the City's planning vision for the year 2040, aiming to create a network...
Statement in Support of Intercity Bus Terminal Move to 2nd St in Old City
We wish to express our support for the city’s plan to relocate the intercity bus terminal to an offstreet parking garage along 2nd St in Old City.
Exploring the Western Mainline Greenway in Chester County
Despite the rainy weekend, residents of Chester County joined Bike Chester County on May 4th for a ride along low-stress roads from Berwyn to Malvern as part of the Western Mainline Greenway. The Greenway may sound familiar to some -- the Bicycle Coalition has joined...
Guest Blog: 100+ WORKERS & RIDERS RALLY FOR TRANSIT FUNDING IN HARRISBURG
Transit Forward Philadelphia was proud to co-organize a rally this April 30 alongside comrades from across Pennsylvania. From our coalition, we were happy to be joined by representatives from Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, 5th Square, Clean Air Council,...
Over $6.4 Million Awarded for Bicycle Safety Improvements and the Circuit Trails in Southeast Pennsylvania
Recently, the Shapiro Administration awarded projects through the Surface Transportation Block Grant program Set-Aside, also known as the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside), that will bring improvements to the accessibility of biking and walking...
Why aren’t there more parking protected bike lanes in Philadelphia?
It’s a question we hear a lot. Countless reports have shown that physical separation increases bike ridership and reduces serious and fatal crashes, so it seems like these lanes should be a priority, but there are only 12 state roads and 3 scheduled with parking...
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