Ben Franklin Bridge should Be transformed into a high-quality transportation connector
Based on the findings of Crossing the Delaware for Transportation Independence issued on June 8th, 2010, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia calls upon the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) to take the following measures to transform the Ben Franklin Bridge into a high-quality transportation connector between Philadelphia and Camden for all of its users:
- Accelerate the design of a new ramp in 2011 to replace the three story stair tower on the Camden side of the Bridge
- Make the entrances to the Bridge on both sides of the River more welcoming and inviting
- Develop a snow removal policy that opens the walkway as soon as possible during weather related events
Read the Executive Summary and Report now!
Complete the Schuylkill River Trail
Nine trail segments need funding to complete the trail from Delaware to Montgomery County through Philadelphia. Send a letter today asking your Congressional representatives to support Appropriations Requests to build several of the gaps in the Schuylkill River Trail and East Coast Greenway. You can also sign an online petition to help us reach 5000 signatures to demonstrate to elected officials and decision makers that there is strong public support for completing the trail.
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Add your name now!
Increasing Bicycle Parking in Philadelphia
Starting in 2008, the Bicycle Coalition has been working to increase the quantity and improve the quality of bicycle parking in Philadelphia. Philadelphia has approximately 2500 bicycle racks in place and is planning to finalize new regulations, install 500 new inverted U racks and convert 1500 parking meter poles with bike rings.
Read more about bike parking in Philadelphia!
Philadelphia Bicycle Plan
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission has developed a new bicycle/pedestrian plan. Now is your opportunity to weigh in on how Philadelphia plans to make itself the most bicycle friendly city in the nation.
Read the Plan and Review the Maps
A Pathway for Scudder Falls Bridge
On April 26, 2010, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced that it WOULD include a bicycle/pedestrian pathway on the to be rebuilt Scudder Falls (I-95) Bridge.
Read more about this victory!
Take Back the Drive
It is time to make MLK (West River) Drive safe for park users. Join our I'm Dreaming of Taking Back MLK Drive Facebook Page. Read more details about this campaign.
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Send a letter now!
Spruce and Pine Bike Lanes
Read more about the successful installation of dedicated and buffered bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets, which have created the first ever river to river bicycle lane connection in Philadelphia.
Separated bike lanes increase bicycling and reduce sidewalk riding
Give Respect to Get Respect
The 2009 death of a pedestrian killed by a hit and run bicyclist highlights the need for all road users to follow the rules of the road. Read more details about this campaign.
Take the Pledge to be a safer rider!
Bike Share Philadelphia
Bikes available across the city, thousands of them at hundreds of stations, for one-way trips at any time of the day or night. It's time to bring the next great transit choice to the next great city! Write to Mayor Nutter stating your support for bike sharing.
Write to the Mayor
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