by Randy LoBasso | Feb 9, 2017 | Featured, Uncategorized
The Pennsylvania State Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill on Tuesday that would withhold state money from so-called “Sanctuary Cities” in Pennsylvania—a move that, among many other things, could affect bicycle infrastructure and additional road safety measures in... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 10, 2017 | Biking in Philly, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, Featured, Vision Zero
The second part of Philadelphia’s separated bike lane grant, totaling $250,000, was announced today by the state of Pennsylvania. The grant—a Transportation Alternatives Project grant via PennDOT—will go toward “17 lane miles into separated bicycle facilities by... by Bicycle Coalition | Dec 28, 2016 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Featured
Editor’s Note: Over the next week, the Bicycle Coalition will be showcasing our Year-in-Review, which is also available at BicycleCoalition2016.org The push for safety and better streets continued into Summer 2016. The Bicycle Coalition began organizing groups... by Randy LoBasso | Nov 14, 2016 | Biking in Philly, Biking the Suburbs, Featured, The Circuit
The Manayunk Bridge Trail, a repurposed railroad bridge for bicyclists and pedestrians that is part of the Circuit Trails and connects Manayunk to Lower Merion Township, opened in October 2015 to lots of fanfare, and one caveat: It would unfortunately be closed at... by John Boyle | Oct 14, 2016 | Featured, Uncategorized
The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) informed the Bicycle Coalition that they received higher than expected bids on the construction of the walkway’s bike ramp. Because the bids came out higher than the money set aside to build it, the Authority needs to...