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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
Statement in Support of Intercity Bus Terminal Move to 2nd St in Old City
We wish to express our support for the city’s plan to relocate the intercity bus terminal to an offstreet parking garage along 2nd St in Old City.
Exploring the Western Mainline Greenway in Chester County
Despite the rainy weekend, residents of Chester County joined Bike Chester County on May 4th for a ride along low-stress roads from Berwyn to Malvern as part of the Western Mainline Greenway. The Greenway may sound familiar to some -- the Bicycle Coalition has joined...
Guest Blog: 100+ WORKERS & RIDERS RALLY FOR TRANSIT FUNDING IN HARRISBURG
Transit Forward Philadelphia was proud to co-organize a rally this April 30 alongside comrades from across Pennsylvania. From our coalition, we were happy to be joined by representatives from Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, 5th Square, Clean Air Council,...
Over $6.4 Million Awarded for Bicycle Safety Improvements and the Circuit Trails in Southeast Pennsylvania
Recently, the Shapiro Administration awarded projects through the Surface Transportation Block Grant program Set-Aside, also known as the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside), that will bring improvements to the accessibility of biking and walking...
Why aren’t there more parking protected bike lanes in Philadelphia?
It’s a question we hear a lot. Countless reports have shown that physical separation increases bike ridership and reduces serious and fatal crashes, so it seems like these lanes should be a priority, but there are only 9 state roads and 1 scheduled with parking...
BCYC Is Gearing Up To Hustle N’ Ride
The Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling athletes and teams are getting ready to compete at the Hustle N’ Ride at Hunting Park on May 11th! Hustle N’ Ride is not just any cycling event; it’s a celebration of cycling passion, perseverance, and community. From the...
AARP Walk Audit on North Broad with the Livable Communities Coalition
On Monday, April 22, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia joined AARP and other organizations in a walk audit of North Broad between Spring Garden and Fairmount Ave. There were representatives from the Streets Department, including Commissioner Kristin del...
Remembering Mario D’Adamo III Esq. | Ghost Bike Care
Earlier this month, family and friends of Mario D’Adamo III Esq, members of Families for Safe Streets, Greater Philadelphia, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, and Friends of FDR park came together to remember Mario D’Adamo on what would have been his 38th...
Celebrate the Circuit and Support our Goal of Completing 500 Miles of Trails by 2025
This Saturday, April 27th, is Celebrate Trails Day—the annual celebration of America’s trails. We're kicking off the celebration with a ride that will highlight the Circuit Trails in Camden County, New Jersey. This ride series will bring you to parts of the Circuit...
Mayor Parker’s first proposed Budget leaves Vision Zero advocates with questions
Edited Mon, May 13, 2024, to reflect the current slate of public hearings (listed at the end of this blog). In March, Mayor Parker released her first proposed City Operating and Capital Budgets. We combed through it with an eye to Vision Zero funding, and attended the...
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