by Randy LoBasso | May 21, 2015 | Uncategorized, Vision Zero
As readers of this blog and our newsletter are well aware, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia has spent the last few years advocating for physically-protected bike lanes on Philadelphia’s streets. We’ve been in talks with several city agencies and city... by Randy LoBasso | Feb 24, 2015 | Biking in Philly, Featured
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably well aware that the Democratic National Convention is coming to Philadelphia in 2016. Already, you’ve probably read stories detailing the role former Governor Ed Rendell played in getting the convention here,... by Randy LoBasso | Jan 12, 2015 | Featured, research
You tweeted, we listened. In November 2013, after beginning a dialogue with the Philadelphia Parking Authority about illegal vehicle parking in city bike lanes, we suggested the PPA embark on a social media campaign to hear citizen complaints directly. In December,... by Sarah Clark Stuart | Sep 18, 2014 | Action Center, Biking in Philly, Featured
For the time being, 22nd Street will have no lane markings. At-Large Councilman Bill Greenlee has rejected two different pavement marking plans prepared by the Streets Department that would have made 22nd Street safer for all users, including motorists. As... by Sarah Clark Stuart | Sep 12, 2014 | Biking in Philly, Featured
This month, the Streets Department is laying down thermoplastic markings (a.k.a. fresh coat of line paint) on parts of Washington Avenue. As we described in a June blog post, a new striping plan (officially called the Washington Avenue Transportation and Parking...