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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Keeping the Pressure On Harrisburg for Parking Protected Bike Lanes
The single biggest roadblock to safe streets and Vision Zero in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania is an outdated section of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. Section 3354 of Title 75 requires that cars park 12 inches from a curb on state roads, thus making it difficult for...
City Council Questionnaire: Joe Cox
The Philadelphia Vision Zero Alliance — a group of more than 30 organizations around Philadelphia dedicated to safer streets for all Philadelphians — sent out a questionnaire to all City Council candidates, asking for their opinions on a host of issues. The below...
Governor Murphy Signs Bill That Legalizes E-Bikes and E-Scooters in New Jersey
On May 13th NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that regulates the operation of low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters. The new law takes effect immediately. Although E-Bikes have been in use in the state, their status was caught in legal...
2019 Ride of Silence is Wednesday, May 15
The 2019 Ride of Silence—an annual 10-mile bike ride throughout Philadelphia to raise awareness of cyclists’ rights and to honor those cyclists killed in traffic crashes—will take place Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 6:45pm on the Philadelphia Art Museum steps. Five...
Introducing our New T-Shirt Design!
We're excited to introduce our latest t-shirt design, which will first be available at the Kensington Derby & Arts Festival this Saturday from noon to 6pm. Come visit us at our table to buy one. We'll also have them available on Bike to Work & Wherever Day, so...
Bill to Waive Loading Zone Fee on Streets with Bike Lanes Moves Forward
City Council’s Streets and Services Committee passed legislation last week which would waive the loading zone fee for businesses on streets with bike lanes, an idea the Bicycle Coalition believes could help free up bike lanes from illegally-parked commercial and...
Join Us Friday 5/10 For A Conversation with Dr. Adonia Lugo
Join us In Room 224 in 3101 Market Street for a discussion with Adonia Lugo, a scholar of equity in the American bicycle movement. Dr. Adonia E. Lugo has been a scholar-activist in/of sustainable transportation movements since 2008. Sharing findings from a recent...
Your Definitive Guide to Bike to Work & Wherever Day
Attention all bike riders! Friday, May 17th is full of festivities to celebrate you and your preferred mode of transportation! Check out the list of events below and mark your calendars, because you definitely don't want to miss the best bike day of the year. Most of...
Why You Saw Red Cups (Or Tomatoes) on Your Ride Last Week
By Erin Curry If you saw tomatoes lining the 13th Street bike lane last week, you may have been wondering why. To honor the legacy of long time Washington DC cycling advocate Dave Salovesh, bike lanes across the world found themselves lined with some unusual barriers...
Automated Enforcement for Roosevelt Boulevard Passes Council Committee
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and the broader Philadelphia Vision Zero Alliance – a group consisting of 30 organizations, including AAA, AARP, the Clean Air Council, private citizens, and civic associations – have been supporting automated enforcement...
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