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What Goes Into An Action Alert? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our Advocacy
On Wednesday, February 5th, we celebrated the victory of Senate Bill 565 passing Committee and heading to the full Senate. This means that we are closer than ever before to getting protected bike lanes and pedestrian plazas written into the state vehicle code. The...
Come to Washington DC for the National Bike Summit Lobby Day
The 21st annual National Bike Summit will be taking place from March 15-17, 2020, in Washington D.C. and Arlington, VA. The summit will feature educational workshops, bicycle rides, a league rally, receptions, speakers, and much more. For those interested in joining...
Join the 500 Miles by 2025 Campaign to Move the Circuit Forward
As members and supporters of the Bicycle Coalition know, the Circuit Trails is an incredible regional asset for the Greater Philadelphia-South Jersey region. Our diverse and growing network of multi-purpose off-road trails is a place for our community to...
Amendment Withdrawn; Protected Bike Lane Legislation Passes Committee
After years of advocacy and an overnight haul of 1500 emails to members of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senate Bill 565 passed Committee and is headed to the full Senate, meaning we are closer than ever before to getting protected bike lanes and pedestrian...
UPDATED: Bike Lane Amendment Withdrawn; Bill Moves to Floor
Editor's note: After more than 1500 emails to members of the Senate Transportation Committee, this amendment was withdrawn in committee. Senate Bill 565 passed cleanly, and is headed to the full Senate. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTACTED THE TRANSPORTATION...
Vision Zero 2020 Speaker Profile: NYCDOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg
Polly Trottenberg was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio in January 2014 to lead the nation's largest municipal transportation agency. In this role she oversees a department with over 5,800 employees and a $18.1 billion 10-year capital plan. She directs the agency’s...
Bike Shops That Rock: MECHANIC / bicycle pro shop
Mechanic / bicycle pro shop (367 W Lancaster Ave Suite #1, Haverford, PA 19041) is a newcomer to the local bike shop scene, but this bike shop has quickly entered the community's radar with its programming and support of local cycling clubs, teams, and...
Families for Safe Streets Lays Out 2020 Agenda
Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia (FSSGP), an organization made up of families who’ve been affected by traffic violence in the Delaware Valley Region, recently held their first meeting of the year, where they discussed 2020 priorities, and expanding the...
SEPTA to Re-Install Market Street Bike Lane Posts Next Week
Why does the Market St. protected bike lane end unceremoniously at the intersection of 16th and Market Street and not merge as originally planned? Mostly because of much needed construction of an elevator on the north side of Market Street. But that construction has...
DRPA to Re-Install 5th Street Tunnel Posts in March
The Delaware River Port Authority has confirmed with the Bicycle Coalition that they will be re-installing the 5th Street Tunnel flex posts on March 15th. The flex posts, which were first installed in 2016, have been seasonal for the past three years, with the DRPA...
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