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Bikes on Bridges

Crossing the Delaware River is perhaps the biggest challenge in the Greater Philadelphia Region. Find out which bridges carry bikes and those that don't.

Ben Franklin Bridge


 

Delaware River Port Authority

  • Ben Franklin Bridge - North walkway is open from 6AM to 9PM. Weather permitting. Visit the bridge walkway webpage for updates.
  • No bikes on the Commodore Barry, Walt Whitman and Betsy Ross Bridges

 

Burlington County Bridge Commission

  • Tacony Palmyra Bridge - Southside sidewalk is normally open 24 hours a day, weather permitting.Bicycles must be walked.
  • Burlington Bristol Bridge - Contact bridge police for a possible ride over the bridge. (856) 829-3002

 

Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission

  • Walk bikes on bridge walkways.
  • No bikes on US 1, I-95 and US 202 bridges

 

Delaware River And Bay Authority

  • Delaware Memorial Bridge - No Bikes or Pedestrians

 

Other River Crossing Options

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Take Action

NBW Needs Your Help To Win Zoning Variance – Send a letter, sign a petition or attend Tuesday, Sept. 7th appeal hearing to help Neighborhood Bike works receive a zoning variance so they can remain at St. Mary's Church.

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