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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
How To Suggest Changes To DVRPC’s Level of Traffic Stress Map
Earlier this week we breathlessly reported that the "Level of Traffic Stress" (LTS) analysis and map had been updated by Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, with the much-awaited inclusion of New Jersey roads. The map has a lot of great new features to...
HB 792 Passes House 200-1; Moves to Senate
A bill that would give Pennsylvania cities and townships more flexibility to design and install parking-protected bike lanes and pedestrian plazas passed the state House on Wednesday. House Bill 792, which passed 200-1, was sponsored by Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks)...
Our Requests Resulted in These Changes to Philly 311
By Sam Klugherz We know you've encountered blocked bike lanes, missing flex posts, or potholes in bike lanes on Philadelphia streets, but have been frustrated by the 311 app's lack of bicycle or pedestrian related “requests” to choose from. We have been. In May 2018...
DVRPC’s Level of Traffic Stress Analysis: Now With 1000% More New Jersey
In 2017, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) performed a "Level of Traffic Stress" (LTS) analysis of the five Pennsylvania counties in the Philadelphia region. Using a multi-faceted set of data (road widths, shoulders, bike lanes, speed limits,...
Dockless Bike Sharing in Philly: What’s Next?
As reported in PlanPhilly last week, the City of Philadelphia released its RFP for dockless bike sharing, proposing regulations and licenses for private companies that want to participate in Philadelphia's micro mobility future. As noted by PlanPhilly, Barring any...
How Automated Vehicles Could Impact Vision Zero
The question of how automated vehicles will factor into impacting vision zero goals of eliminating traffic deaths is a critical one. And yesterday, at the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's joint meeting of the Regional Safety Task Force and Futures Group,...
Sen. Farnese Sends Letter Calling for Vote on Protected Bike Lane and Ped Plaza Bill
On Thursday, State Sen. Larry Farnese sent a letter to the Chairpeople of the Senate Transportation Committee, calling for a vote on Senate Bill 565, which would allow for more flexibility to install protected bike lanes and pedestrian plazas along state-owned roads....
Mayor Kenney Signs Speed Camera Legislation into Law
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed Bill 190184 into law on Wednesday, which will begin putting automated enforcement cameras along Roosevelt Boulevard. The signing ceremony was attended by PPA Executive Director Scott Petri, Deputy Managing Director for...
TAKE ACTION: Call Your State Representative, Demand They Vote For HB 792
Over the last several weeks, many Bicycle Coalition members and supporters have expressed support to the House and Senate Transportation Committees regarding House Bill 792 and Senate Bill 565 — bills which would give cities and towns across Pennsylvania more...
Chestnut Street Bridge To Close In July For Reconstruction. Here is the Detour.
The Chestnut Street bridge will close -- completely -- for a one-year period beginning in mid-July. And in preparation for this closure, for the first time ever, PennDOT is working on a full-scale 3/4 mile bicycle detour that will include continuously-marked bike...
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