by Sarah Clark Stuart | Aug 4, 2022 | Biking in Philly, News, The Circuit, Vision Zero
Today’s hot weather didn’t deter a large crowd from gathering at the corner of Spring Garden and Ridge Avenue to hear a major announcement from the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth and the William Penn Foundation about their combined efforts to make...
by Sarah Clark Stuart | Jul 26, 2022 | Biking in Philly, Connecting Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Network, The Circuit
After a robust public engagement during 2020 for the Spring Garden Street Connector, the public stated unequivocally that it wants to see a much safer, more beautiful Spring Garden Street, especially for people walking, biking and using the sidewalks — an overwhelming...
by Patrick Monahan | Jun 23, 2022 | News, Action Center, Biking the Region, The Circuit
In February, Governor Wolf announced his plan for spending $1.7 billion in state American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to address various needs throughout Pennsylvania. This funding source may sound familiar as the Circuit Trails Coalition released their call to action...
by Patrick Monahan | Jun 9, 2022 | News, Biking the Region, The Circuit
In 2003, the Borough of Pottstown became the first Pennsylvania municipality outside of Philadelphia or Pittsburgh to reduce travel lanes on a major street. The project included back-in angle parking and bike lanes along West & East High Street. This happened...
by Patrick Monahan | Jun 9, 2022 | Biking the Region, The Circuit
Last year, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), partnered with Collingswood Borough in New Jersey for an experimental pop-up program (ExPo): All Aboard Atlantic Avenue. The project was a complete streets demonstration project designed to test-run...