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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Ayesha McGowan and Local Cyclists Team Up to Discuss Race and Equity in Cycling
You’re probably already pumped to see Ayesha McGowan, who is on the path to becoming the first African American female professional cyclist, at the Philly Bike Expo. We’re excited to report that there are now two opportunities to see Ayesha McGowan address...
After Petition and Advocacy, Flex-Post Protection Installed on Delaware Avenue
Editor’s note: We sent this email to all 1,195 people who signed our petition with 5th Square this summer, calling for protection on Delaware Avenue to help curb the egregious parking in the bike lane. This summer, we received an overwhelming response from...
What’s Behind a 1-Year Drop in Philly Bicycle Commuting?
2017 was a banner year for bicycling in Philadelphia. We counted a record amount of bicycle traffic on the South Street Bridge. The 2017 Census Data which was released about a year later confirmed our trend. Philadelphia was buckling the national trend of stagnated...
Race Street Gate Repair Remains a Work In Progress
We have been in touch with the Streets Department about the status of the Race Street gate repair regularly since it was closed in mid-September. They are working to hire a contractor to conduct the repair. Unfortunately, there is no way to know when the gate is...
On The Table Philly: Let’s talk About the Religious Services Parking Issue
When Spruce and Pine Streets were repaved and re-striped this year, it reignited the “Church parking” debate in Philadelphia. See, though Spruce and Pine Streets are the only river-to-river buffered bike lanes in Philadelphia, they’re also the most-violated by...
How Will the New Park Over I-95 Accommodate Bicyclists?
A new 12-acre park is being planned and designed on top of a cap that will be built over I-95 between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. It will connect Center City Philadelphia to the Delaware River waterfront. Funded by the Federal Highway Administration, PennDOT,...
Where to Ride: Apple Picking Bike Adventures
Fall is here, and it's time to dig out your flannel, order a pumpkin spice latte, and go apple & pumpkin picking. The cooler autumn weather provides the perfect conditions to go for a bike ride. And with orchards and farms along the Circuit Trails network, it's...
Montgomery County Adopts Complete Streets Policy
The Montgomery County Commissioners recently announced two new county policies. The “Complete Streets Policy,” developed by Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) and its partners, applies to county-owned roads, bridges, and facilities and calls for MCPC...
Get Schooled on Bike Advocacy at the Philly Bike Expo
If you like bikes (and you're literally reading a bike blog right now so you probably do), the Philly Bike Expo should have a place in your life. It's a two-day celebration of all things bike, it's celebrating its 10th anniversary, and it's pretty great! We will host...
Philadelphia Police Take Steps Toward Better Traffic Violence Reporting and Investigations
The Police Department recently took two important steps this fall to promote Vision Zero. These steps address two out of five asks made by Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia in its Serving Justice report issued in February 2019. First: the PPD's Police...
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