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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
West Chester Creates a Temporary Protected Bike Lane. Help Us Make It Permanent!
On a weekend in October, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) partnered with the Borough of West Chester to create a "pop up" protected bike lane. The facility was created in the morning with volunteers placing barriers and signage, and...
Join Philadelphia’s ‘World Day of Remembrance’ Demonstration on Nov. 17
Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the City of Philadelphia and advocates for safer streets will gather on the North Apron of City Hall on November 17th to participate in the international World Day of...
Help Haverford Become More Walkable and Bikeable
By Eric Hartman Ever wish Haverford had more of a strolling, relaxed village feel? Ever wish you felt safer walking, running, or biking? Ever wish you felt safer knowing your teenager is taking a relatively short walk to a friend's house? Ever wonder why it sometimes...
How To Join The Group That Advises PennDOT
Have you ever felt like you wish you could talk directly to PennDOT? Here's your chance! The Pennsylvania Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, commonly referred to as PPAC, is comprised of members of the public who advise PennDOT about bike/ped issues....
We Scanned Greater Center City for Unsafe Inlet Grates. Here’s What We Found.
On May 11, 2018, Pablo Avendano was delivering food for Caviar food delivery during a heavy thunderstorm. He was turning left at 10th and Spring Garden Streets when his wheel got caught in a grate that was under water. His bicycle was brought down and he was fatally...
Our Recommendations for Making the Chestnut St. Underpass Safer
Editors Update: Phila Parks & Recreation and Office of Transportation & Infrastructure wrote to us on October 29th to say that they supported all of our recommendations, except for the convex mirror (for maintenance and liability reasons.) PennDOT told us...
Tour de Trenton 2019: Fun! (Despite The Rain)
By: Helen Dudar This year’s Tour de Trenton date, Sunday October 20th, was a perfect day for a bike ride. Or at least that is what 70 intrepid souls (15 day-of-registrants!) thought as they faced wind, a temperature of 53⁰F and lots of rain. By all accounts all had a...
Race Street Gate Open
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Soak In Those Fall Leaves by Biking on the Circuit Trails
We've hit peak autumn: apples are being picked, pumpkins are being carved, and everything is now pumpkin spice. There's no activity as quintessential to the season as watching the leaves change colors. Here are some spots along the Circuit Trails where you can enjoy...
Find Your Ride Buddies: Group Rides to the Philly Bike Expo
The Philly Bike Expo is coming up on November 2nd and 3rd! But do you know who your ride buddies will be to help you celebrate this bike-centric weekend? Thankfully, the community has organized some very fun rides for you to join. On Saturday morning, you can bike to...
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