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Families for Safe Streets Co-Founder to Speak at Speed Camera Legislation Signing
Families for Safe Streets co-founder Latanya Byrd will join Mayor Jim Kenney, Councilperson Cherelle Parker, and others, as the mayor signs Bill 190184 on Wednesday, which authorizes the City of Philadelphia to install automated speed enforcement cameras on Roosevelt...
UPDATE: Here are the Protected Bike Lane Projects Moving Forward
As we noted in March, several protected bike lane projects have been moving forward in Philadelphia, including on some of the most-ridden streets in the city. After a City Council Streets and Services Committee meeting last week, the following streets are...
PA Drivers Will Get To Know The “Dutch Reach”
The "Dutch Reach" is now an official part of the PA Driver's Manual (page 93). The Dutch Reach is a technique whereby a driver is trained to open the car door with their right hand (or left, if exiting on the passenger side of the car), which forces the body to turn...
Main Line Health Presents: The Only Bicycle Safety Equipment You Absolutely Need
On the hunt for a new helmet? Main Line Health offers low-cost/high-quality bike helmets and BMX or skating helmets for only $10.00 per helmet. Bike riders of a certain age can think back and remember how simple it all used to be. As a kid, riding meant freedom. You...
How to Get Ready for Bikeout or Any Longer Ride
Philadelphia's leading overnight cycling trip, Bikeout, is just over three months away, and tickets are officially on sale now on the Bikeout website. The trip begins on September 14th as participants meet behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art and embark on a 38 mile...
Take Action! Call Your PA State Rep in Support of HB792
Cities and towns all over Pennsylvania need the flexibility to make their streets safe. Designing parking protected bike lanes is cost efficient and effective! HB792 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to allow parking protected bike lanes. It's time to get the...
House Transportation Committee *Passes* Protected Bike Lane Bill Monday
Editor's Note: This blog has been updated to reflect the fact that the legislation passed the House Transportation Committee on Monday, June 10. The Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee met on HB 792, which would make it easier to install parking-protected bike...
Trails on Tap Comes to Montgomery County
Are you a Montgomery County resident who has been jealous of Philadelphia's Parks on Tap? Or are you a Philly resident looking for new adventures up the Schuylkill? Well then, we have an exciting announcement for you. There's a new traveling beer garden coming to...
Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling Races Into Summer
Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling's (BCYC) June 2nd Criterium Race in West Fairmount Park closed out the athletes' spring Core season and welcomed new and returning All Stars to the summer teams. Friends and family of BCYC gathered on the center lawn of the 1/2 mile...
‘Vulnerable Road User’ Bill Introduced in PA State House
Representatives Brett Miller, a Republican from Lancaster County; and Mary Jo Daley, a Democrat from Narberth in Montgomery County; introduced HB1536 in late May. It now awaits action by the House Transportation Committee. This bill is one of the four safety bills...
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