by Randy LoBasso | Jun 4, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
The idea of putting in bike lanes on JFK and Market Streets began in 2009, when Center City District conducted a survey of property owners and managers on the two streets asking them how they could be enhanced. One of the findings was that building owners and... by Randy LoBasso | May 31, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Crash, Featured, Vision Zero
Eleven-year-old Julian Angelucci was killed by a hit-and-run driver earlier this month, and at a candlelight vigil honoring his life, there were constant calls for an end to the illegal driving maneuver dubbed the “South Philly Slide.” The South Philly Slide, as many... by Sarah Clark Stuart | May 25, 2018 | Crash, Featured, Vision Zero
The Bicycle Coalition and Julian’s family and friends are hosting a vigil to honor the life of Julian Angelucci, the 11-year old victim of a hit and run crash on Friday May 18th. Julian was riding his bicycle in his South Philly neighborhood when the driver of... by Randy LoBasso | May 22, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Center City Residents Association President Wade Albert wrote a letter to Councilman Kenyatta Johnson in support of changes being proposed to the westernmost parts of Spruce and Pine Street bike lanes in Center City, Philadelphia. Such letters of support are vital to... by Randy LoBasso | May 18, 2018 | Biking in Philly, Featured, Vision Zero
Construction on the new protected bike lanes along JFK and Market Streets in Center City will begin on Monday, May 21, according to a City of Philadelphia press release. “Restriping and installation of flexible delineator posts and signage are expected to be...