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2010 Articles

 

  • 03/19/10--City gets big money to trim waistlines, smoking (Inquirer)
  • 03/10/10--Google launches Maps biking directions with Bicycle Coailtion data(Technically Philly)
  • 02/25/10--Study finds bike sharing feasible for Phila (Inquirer)
  • 02/22/10--GreenSpace: Biking is good for us, good for the Earth, and plain fun (Inquirer)
  • 02/22/10--The TIGER Roars for Rail and Mass Transit (Wired)
  • 02/21/10--TIGER grants for cyclists (Bicycle Transportation Examiner)
  • 02/19/10-- Will the TIGER grants reinforce metropolitan areas? (T4America)
  • 02/19/10--Happy Birthday Stimulus Dollars (Daily News)
  • 02/19/10--Trail Champions: $23 from Feds a Good Start (Plan Philly)
  • 02/18/09--Philadelphia and Camden win stimulus funds for bike trails (Phila Business Journal)
  • 02/18/10--Rounding Up More TIGER Coverage (Streetsblog DC)
  • 02/18/10--Bike projects fare well in federal TIGER grants (Bikes Belong)
  • 02/18/10-- More on the TIGER Grants: Biking Wins Big (Sierra Club Compass)
  • 02/18/10--Philly Receives Millions In Stimulus Funds For Bike Trails (Philebrity)
  • 02/17/10--City Gets $17M for Bike Paths, Jobs (NBC10)
  • 02/17/10--New bike paths for region, courtesy of U.S. stimulus (Inquirer)
  • 02/11/10--Welcome to Bike-a-delphia (Keystone Edge)
  • 02/05/10--David Byrne on bikes, whore houses and crazy smart termite houses (Citypaper)
  • 02/05/10--It was a night when bikes had their day (PlanPhilly)
  • 02/04/10--Bridge Falling Short (Inquirer Editorial)
  • 02/03/10--New Delaware River Bridge May Not Include Walkway (Inquirer)
  • 02/03/10--Bike Lanes Considered For New Scudder Falls Bridge (KYW Newsradio)
  • 01/29/10--All Set For the Summit (BikePortland.org)
  • 01/15/10--Vance Lehmkuhl responds to Stu in Road Warriors vs. Lane Brains
  • 01/14/10--Stu Bykofsky: City Bike Report Is A Flat Tire (Daily News)

 

2009 Articles

  • 12/21/09--Philly's Pushback (Road Rights, in Bicycling Magazine)
  • 12/14/09--U.S. cities spur bike use for climate, health (Reuters)
  • 12/11/09--2 Center City bike lanes may become permanent (Inquirer)
  • 12/11/09--Top City Official Calls New Bike Lane Trial a Success (KYW Newsradio)
  • 12/10/09--Streets Dept: Make lanes permanent (Metro)
  • 12/09/09--Bicycle group says lanes have increased traffic (Inquirer)
  • 12/08/09--Countdown to 2010: Andrew's Top Ten Urban Development Projects (Phillyist)
  • 12/08/09--Bike Couriers Speak Out (Philly Weekly)
  • 12/08/09--New Center City Lanes Have Doubled Bicycle Traffic (Philly.com)
  • 12/03/09--Injured cyclists stresses bike safety (The Temple News)
  • 12/03/09--167 Seconds (CityPaper)
  • 12/1/09--Troubles in Philly, Lessons for New York? (City Room Blog, NYTimes.com)
  • 12/1/09--Nominated for "Non-Profit of the Year" by Philebrity.com
  • 11/30/09--Signe Cartoon: "They're finally cracking down on hazardous drivers!" (Daily News)
  • 11/30/09--Anger over bicyclist treatment (Metro)
  • 11/30/09--Stu Bykofsky: A modest proposal for bike/car coexistence (Daily News)
  • 11/29/09--Road Rage at Philly Newspapers (Philly Weekly)
  • 11/26/09--Going Rogue (City Paper)
  • 11/25/09--“Ciclistas silenciosos”...(Al Dia) (Google Translate)
  • 11/25/09-- Department of Mind-splattering Hypocrisy: What is a full stop anyway? (Citypaper Clog)
  • 11/24/09--Time to put the brakes on brakeless bikes (Daily News)
  • 11/24/09--SeeClickFix visits Philadelphia to educate...(Techinically Philly)
  • 11/24/09--Two-wheeled hazards (Inquirer)
  • 11/23/09--DiCicco grinds the gears (Daily News Editorial)
  • 11/23/09--Stu Bykofsky: If bicyclists want rights, they should follow rules (Daily News)
  • 11/21/09--A bicycle blitz in Center City (Inquirer)
  • 11/20/09--A partir de hoy, leyes estrictas para ciclistas (Al Dia) (Google Translate)
  • 11/20/09--Does the proposed Council law target fixed-gear bikes? (Citypaper Clog)
  • 11/20/09--Heads up, bikers: police pulling over bicycles today (Citypaper Clog)
  • 11/20/09--Phila Police Starts Enforcement Campaign... (Center City Weekly Press)
  • 11/20/09--Pedestrian deaths see cyclists targeted on the streets of Philadelphia (road.cc)
  • 11/20/09--City cyclists cheer one bill, boo others (Inquirer)
  • 11/20/09--Bike enforcement push launched in Center City (Inquirer)
  • 11/20/09--Philly Cops Cracking Down On Bike-riding Scofflaws (CBS3)
  • 11/20/09--Police Crackdown on Bicyclists (NBC10)
  • 11/20/09--Philly cops cracking down on bike-riding scofflaws (Inquirer)
  • 11/19/09--Tony Auth Cartoon: Bike License Plates (Inquirer)
  • 11/19/09--License Plates on Bikes? Advocacy Group Says No Way (NBC10)
  • 11/19/09--Bike Group Opposes Registration Bill (FOX29)
  • 11/19/09--Councilmen want changes to bikes (6ABC)
  • 11/19/09--Council’s problematic bicycle crackdown (Citypaper Clog)
  • 11/19/09--Phila. bike coalition says harsher penalties, license plates not the answer to pedestrian deaths (Phila Business Journal)
  • 11/19/09--Bicycling Advocates Blast Proposal for Mandatory Bike Plates in Phila. (KYW1060)
  • 11/19/09--This Just In: Bicycle Coalition Blasts Proposed New Bills... (Philebrity)
  • 11/19/09--Bike Advocates Push Back Against Proposed Regulations (PhillyClout, PDN)
  • 11/19/09--Rise in Bicycle Accidents in Philadelphia leading to more Bike Laws (Philly2Philly)
  • 11/19/09--City cyclists could face new rules (Inquirer)
  • 11/19/09--Council weighs bike crackdown (Metro)
  • 11/18/09--Council to Consider Bicycle Registration (KYW1060)
  • 11/18/09--Bike riders may have to sign up (Metro)
  • 11/18/09--Councilmen to propose license plates for bicycles (Inquirer)
  • 11/18/09--Council eyes new bike-ride regs (Daily News)
  • 11/17/09--Police Cracking Down On Rogue Cyclists (FOX29
  • 11/17/09--Drivers Ignoring Flashing Red (6ABC)
  • 11/16/09--Bicyclists Desire Even More Space (Metro)
  • 11/16/09--Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane (WHYY)
  • 11/15/09--As bicycle ridership grows, Phila. tells scofflaws: Stop! (Inquirer)
  • 11/13/09--The Strike (Bicycling Magazine "In the Bike Lane" blog)
  • 11/10/09--Schuylkill River Tr. Looking For Votes in Streetview (Technically Philly)
  • 11/09/09--National Report-1 in 5 NJ Deaths Are Pedestrians (WalkBikeJersey Blog)
  • 11/06/09--SEPTA Strike, Day 4: Could a settlement be near? (Inquirer)
  • 11/06/09--SEPTA, TWU are talking, but not with each other (Daily News)
  • 11/05/09--And Now Today's GOOD NEWS:.....(Philebrity)
  • 11/04/09--Need to get to work? (Metro)
  • 11/04/09--Alternatives to SEPTA during the strike (6abc.com)
  • 11/04/09--SEPTA strike bike parking (Examiner)
  • 11/04/09--Cycling Advocates Use Septa Strike to Tout Two-Wheeling (KYW1060)
  • 11/04/09--SEPTA strike creates inconvenience for many (Delaware County Daily Times)
  • 11/04/09--Bikers, walkers, drivers: Can't they all get along? (Inquirer)
  • 11/03/09--Bike the Strike (Phillyist)
  • 11/03/09--Biking During the SEPTA STrike (About.com)
  • 11/03/09--During SEPTA Strike....dig out the bike (KYW1060)
  • 11/03/09--PSA Bike the Strike! (Philebrity)
  • 11/03/09--Bike the Strike (Philadelphia Weekly)
  • 11/03/09--Council eyes proposal to regulate bicycles built for 2-4 (Inquirer)(updated Daily News)
  • 11/02/09--Bike Lanes Everywhere You Look (Streetsblog)
  • 11/01/09--All Must Follow Rules of the Road (letter to the Inquirer)
  • 10/30/09--Pedaling in a lane that's their own (Inquirer)
  • 10/27/09--Twitterist: Phila in 140 Characters (Phillyist)
  • 10/16/09--Electric bicycle store opens in Mount Airy (WHYY)
  • 10/15/09--The Early Results Are In: Bike Lanes Are Working! (Citypaper Clog)
  • 10/13/09--TSTC Urges New Jersey Governor to Enact Complete Streets Policy (Smart Growth Online)
  • 10/13/09--Advocates want Safer Street Policy, Fewer Pedestrian Deaths (Asbury Park Press)
  • 10/06/09--Wheels for a revolution (The Temple News)
  • 10/06/09--Among Big Cities, Philly has the Most Bicycle Commuters (KYW Newsradio)
  • 10/05/09--City of Bicycle Love (NBC10)
  • 10/05/09--Philly ranks high in bike commuters (Inquirer)
  • 10/05/09--Organizers imagine a tri-state bike trail (WHYY)
  • 10/02/09--Counties collaborate on $36 million grant to fund multi-use trail (PlanPhilly)
  • 10/01/09--Of Byko & bikes (Daily News)
  • 09/29/09--Haverford House Builds Community in Philadelphia (Bi-College News)
  • 09/24/09--The Lane Makers: The Big Vision Issue (CityPaper)
  • 09/24/09--More Good News For People Who Like Bikes: You're Going to be Seeing Trails Bro! (Philebrity.com)
  • 09/24/09--Hey You Kids! Get offa my lane! (Inquirer)
  • 09/24/09--Stu gets it wrong on bike lanes (CityPaper
  • 09/24/09--Bicyclists given too much roadway? (Daily News)
  • 09/24/09--Will new Center City bike lanes be safe for bicyclists? (Inquirer)
  • 09/23/09--New Bike Lanes Open in Center City (KYW Newsradio)
  • 09/23/09--Mayor Nutter Dedicates Center City Bike Lanes (CBS3)
  • 09/23/09--Bike Lanes Created in Center City (6ABC)
  • 09/23/09--Hop on Your Bike and Hit the New Lanes (NBC10)
  • 09/22/09--Looking North for city biking inspiration (Inquirer)
  • 09/22/09--The New Bike Lanes: They're Real and they're fantastic (CityPaper)
  • 09/20/09--Peddling Forward (South Philly Review)
  • 09/18/09--Twitterist: Phila in 140 Characters (Phillyist)
  • 09/14/09--Bicycle Ride Raises Funds For Sport in Phila (Inquirer)
  • 09/04/09--Tour de No-pants (Daily News)
  • 09/04/09--Bicyclists to Ride Nude Through Philadelphia (Inquirer)
  • 09/01/09--Philadelphia: City of Bikerly Love (Momentum)
  • 08/25/09--Obituary: James Wideman, Professor 72 (Inquirer)
  • 08/14/09--City Plans Evaluation of Bike Lane Project (Inquirer)
  • 07/29/09--Make 40th Street Bicycle Friendly (UC Review and Frontpagenews.us)
  • 07/23/09--Good Morning Philadelphia: Bipartisan Bicycling (Inquirer
  • 07/18/09--Vital East-West Links for Bicyclists (Inquirer Editorial)
  • 07/16/09--Push for pole-less meters has cyclists circling (Associated Press)
  • 07/15/09--Philadelphia takes major step in becoming more bike-friendly (Its Our City-WHYY
  • 07/15/09--Bike lanes coming to Spruce and Pine Streets in Center City Philadelphia (KYW)
  • 07/15/09--A bicycle route through Center City is planned (Inquirer)
  • 07/13/09--Center City's sorely needed east-west bike lanes coming this summer...(Citypaper Clog
  • 07/13/09--And Now, Today's GOOD NEWS: Bizzike Lizzanes! (Philebrity)
  • 07/03/09--Nutter chooses members for new Phila. department (Inquirer
  • 07/02/09--Wheel cool (Inquirer)
  • 06/26/09--Cyclists cleaning bike Trail Saturday (Pottstown Mercury )
  • 06/20/09--Trail cyclists report crimes in Norristown (Inquirer
  • 06/19/09--State Rep. Johnson holds hearing on Completing the SRT (Frontpagenews.com and Weekly Press
  • 06/15/09--Philly to bicyclists: Get off the sidewalk (Its Our City
  • 06/11/09--City receives bike-friendly award (Daily Pennsylvanian)
  • 06/11/09--City Takes A Shot At Sidewalk Bicyclists (City Paper Clog)
  • 06/05/09--Philadelphia Named Bicycle Friendly City (Weekly Press)
  • 06/05/09--As Biking Popularity Grows, so Must the Spotlight on Safety (FoxBusiness.com)
  • 06/04/09--Biketopia::Cover Story (City Paper)
  • 06/03/09--City offers tepid response to Bike Coalition's 'Take Back the Drive' Campaign (Citypaper The Clog
  • 06/02/09--Pedestrians Deserve a Share of the Road (Daily News
  • 05/27/09--One Vision of the Schuylkill River Trail (Rox Review
  • 05/26/09--Bicycle Coalition Calls for Action on MLK following last week's crash (Citypaper The Clog)
  • 05/26/09--Bicyclists Promote Safety On MLK Drive (CBS3)
  • 05/26/09--Good Morning Philadelphia: Cyclists Protest at Accident Site (Inquirer)
  • 05/26/09--Bicycle Advocates Campaign Against Unsafe Drivers on MLK Drive (KYWNews) 
  • 05/26/09--Bike Group Pushes Safety on MLK Drive (FoxNews
  • 05/25/09--Organization Wants Bike-Only Lanes on Phila. Roadway (KYWNews
  • 05/23/09--Safe Cycling Starts With You (Examiner.com)
  • 05/22/09--Photos From Yesterdays Ride of Silence and
    Word of a Bad Accident (City Paper Clog)
  • 05/22/09--City Mandates More Bicycle Parking (Philly.com)
  • 05/21/09--DRPA: Spend the Money on Safety (Daily News)
  • 05/20/09--Get Out Your Wheels For National Bike Month (Chestnut Hill Local)
  • 05/17/09--Biking to work  (Phila Inquirer)
  • 05/15/09--Hey,I'm Bikin' Here! (TSTC Mobilizing the Region)
  • 05/15/09--City Pedaling During "Ride Your Bike to Work Day" (CBS3
  • 05/15/09--Nutter Gives Cycling a Try for "Bike to Work Day" in Philadelphia (KYW1060
  • 05/15/09--Shift Gears into Summer With National Bike to Work Day (NBC10
  • 05/14/09--Spandex Alert (Daily News
  • 05/14/09--Road Sage: On the road or off, everyone hates bicyclists (City Paper
  • 05/13/09--Bill seeks bike parking at Phila. buildings, parking lots (Philadelphia Business Journal)
  • 05/13/09--Key Council Committee Passes Green Zoning Code Amendment New Construction Projects Will Be Required to Install Bicycle Racks (Weekly Press) 
  • 05/13/09--Bill requiring new buildings to include bicycle racks heads to Council (Plan Philly)
  • 05/11/09--Pedal Power!Go for a Ride to Celebrate Bike Month (KYW News
  • 04/28/09--Top Names in "Green Rolodex" (Daily News)
  • 04/27/09--Why Conservatives (and Everyone) Should Care About Transit (Streetsblog)
  • 04/21/09--Citywide bicycle plan underway (City Paper)
  • 04/13/09--Two Wheel Safety is Paramount (Temple News)
  • 04/13/09--Philadelphia Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan (Plan Philly)
  • 04/03/09--Changing Skyline: Making an urban link by bike path (Phila Inquirer)
  • 04/02/09--Rollin' across the River?(Bucks Local News)
  • 04/01/09--Lawmakers Voice Support for Bikes in Federal Policy (Bicycle Retailer and Industry News)
  • 04/01/09--It's Our City Announces April Fools Day Policy (Its Our City)
  • 03/24/09--Penn Police encourage Bikers to "Share the Road" (Daily Pennsylvanian)
  • 03/19/09--Help Extend the Schuylkill River Trail (for when you're not riding SEPTA) (SEPTA Watch)
  • 03/18/09--Funding Green Transportation With CLEAN-TEA (Streetsblog)
  • 03/11/09--In case of SEPTA strike, be prepared to pedal (Its Our City)
  • 03/09/09--Earth to Philly, Naked Bike Ride passes us by (Philly.com
  • 02/26/09--Editorial: Schuylkill Trail Stitching a path together (Phila Inquirer)
  • 02/09/09--UA Passes Bike Safety Proposal (Daily Pennsylvanian)
  • 02/06/09--LSN Community News: Action-Packed in PA (Streetsblog)
  • 01/21/09--Bike share stations get a public viewing (Weekly Press)
  • 01/16/09--Bike-share ambassador faces tough sell (Phila Inquirer)
  • 01/02/09--Cyclist and pedestrian safety in a car biased world (WHYY It's Our City) 

2008 Articles

  • 12/09/08--Last One Across the South Street Bridge, Turn Out the Lights (WHYY News
  • 12/09/08--South Street Bridge Closed for Demolition (Phila Inquirer
  • 12/08/08--Last Dash Across SS Bridge (Skyline Online)
  • 12/08/08--Crumbling South Street Bridge Closes (KYW Newradio
  • 12/08/08--Nightmare on South Street (NBC Philadelphia
  • 12/08/08--South Street Bridge Closed for Demolition (Phila Inquirer)
  • 12/08/08--South Street Bridge Closes for today for two year reconstruction (WHYY News MP3 Download)
  • 12/08/08--South Street Bridge Closes Today (Metro)
  • 12/05/08--Take a Final Ride on the South Street Bridge (NBC Philadelphia
  • 12/03/08--Biking, walking trails group's goal (Courier Post)
  • 11/26/08--Bicycling Doubles in Philly (Philly.com
  • 11/21/08--Bicycling up in Philadelphia 3rd year in a row (Philly.com)
  • 11/17/08-Bicycles more common site in Phila. (Phila Biz Journal)
  • 10/30/08--Bike parking added to B.F. Parkway institution (WHYY It's Our City Blog)
  • 10/10/08--Thousands roll over the city without rumble of engines (Philadelphia Business Journal)
  • 10/10/08--Changing Skyline: The city needs to get creative on bike parking (Inquirer)
  • 10/07/08--Detouring an Alternate Route to U. City (Daily Pennsylvanian)
  • 10/01/08--Students back to biking (College of NJ Signal)
  • 09/23/0--Bridge design alters bike and vehicle lanes, speed limit (Daily Pennsylvanian)
  • 09/19/08--Editorial: Next Time Pedal (Inquirer)
  • 08/01/08--Park Your Bike for Free at the Parking Authority (Philadelphia Inquirer, WHYY
  • 07/10/08--Fear of Biking (CityPaper)
  • 06/25/08--Cities take bike-transit plans for a spin (USA Today)
  • 05/08--A compilation of media stories featuring the Bicycle Coalition's events during the 2008 Bike Week  
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