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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Stand Up For 11th Street Safety Project Tonight
When the 11th Street 2-way protected bike lane is complete, it will stretch between Reed and Bainbridge Streets in South Philadelphia, include signage telling motorists where parking is allowed (and where it isn’t), flex posts and quick curb (meant to keep...
Food Distributor, PPA, Sued for Bike Lake Blockage
In addition to advocating for a connected bike lane network and better policies around bicycling and pedestrian issues in Philadelphia, we have often joined with Bicycle Crash Lawyer Stuart Leon to organize lawsuits on behalf of Philadelphia cyclists whose rights are...
Meet Our 2019 Gala Honorees
The Bicycle Coalition's 6th Annual Gala and Awards Dinner will be honoring individuals who have positively contributed to the accessibility, quality, equity, and joy of cycling in our region. Join us on October 29th to help celebrate their work, and to support the...
It’s Time to Count Bikes
It’s that time of year again! Time for Bike Counts. Our annual Bike Counts are critical to demonstrate the growth of our cycling community and support the Bicycle Coalition’s ongoing efforts to advocate for safer streets. Over a period of 8 weeks, beginning on Tuesday...
All Aboard! Take Your Bike on the Train for an Excursion to New Castle, DE
For the second year in the row, our September Explore the Circuit series will combine bicycling with SEPTA Regional Rail to Wilmington, DE to ride the wonderful Jack Markell Trail. In Wilmington, we'll stop at the DuPont Environmental Education Center before heading...
Why We Support the the ‘Parking Penalty’ Change in City Council
When the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia began meeting with the Philadelphia Parking Authority to discuss blocked bike lanes in 2013 and 2014, our goal was simple: Identify the worst spots in the city for illegally-parked vehicles in bike lanes, and increase...
Bucks County Breaks Ground On Quakertown to Bethlehem Trail
2019 continues to be an active period for Circuit Trails construction in our region. The latest project is the Upper Bucks Rail Trail; 40 miles from Central Philadelphia was a milestone for Bucks County as it is the first County sponsored groundbreaking for a Circuit...
A Brief History of Outreach for the South 11th Street Safety Project
In late August 2019, several Philly media organizations began reporting on the controversy surrounding a new 2-way parking-protected bike lane on South 11th Street. This all took place after some line-striping on the street (but not the physical protection, which, as...
The Best Cycling Clothes for All Seasons
Content provided by Main Line Health The right clothes for bike riding can enhance your performance and make your experience more enjoyable. When you factor in variations in weather and terrain, there is more to consider beyond comfort or fashion when deciding what to...
Hey W/T/F Cycling Community! Events You Should Have on Your Radar
Philadelphia is lucky to have a very active WTF* cycling scene powered by incredible volunteers and community members. (*For those not familiar, WTF is an abbreviation commonly used in the cycling world that stands for "women, trans, femme." It denotes rides and...
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