Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
How the Revamped Spruce and Pine Bike Lanes Lost a Safety Feature in Society Hill
The newly repaved Spruce and Pine street bike lanes feel like the future of street infrastructure in Philly: They’re smooth and well-marked, and ultimately allow […]
You Can Now Track All Fatal Traffic Crashes in Philly
Philadelphia is home to one of the highest fatal crash rates in the nation. Over the last five years, our average traffic death — six deaths […]
Drivers, Stop Parking in the New Spruce and Pine Street Bike Lanes
The first thing you’ll notice when cycling along the newly repaved Pine Street bike lane is that it is smooth — like unbelievably, am-I-really-biking-in-Philly, I-thought-Philly-was-covered-in-potholes smooth. After […]
Bicyclists to Rally for Appeal in Emily Fredricks Case
Bicyclists will hold a rally outside of Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office on Friday to demand an appeal in the case of Jorge Fretts, the driver […]
What to Know About the Spruce and Pine Street Bike Lane Revamp
The city has begun its highly anticipated revamp of the Spruce and Pine street bike lanes. The project will, among other things, switch the road’s two bike […]
Don’t Thank the City for Finally Removing Those Obnoxious Naked Grouse Bikes
It’s a cutthroat world out there for brands. Pick a product — there’s almost certainly a good-enough substitution available for you, the all-powerful consumer. People are […]
Three Signs Philly Is Getting Serious About Street Safety
Back in 2015, some of us were doubtful that Philadelphia officials would support something like Vision Zero, a Swedish-born concept that cities can prevent traffic […]
Trash Truck Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide in Center City Cyclist’s Death
The District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday announced criminal charges against the driver of the garbage truck that struck and killed 24-year-old bicyclist Emily Fredricks in Center City […]
PPA Is Doling Out More Tickets to Cars Parked in Bike Lanes
Good news for cyclists (and bad news for drivers who block their paths): Tickets for vehicles obstructing bike lanes are continuing to rise. According to data supplied […]
$6 Million Settlement Reached in Death of Bicyclist Struck by Trash Truck
The family of Emily Fredricks, a 24-year-old pastry chef and bicyclist who was struck and killed by a private trash truck during her morning commute this […]
Wawa Takes Steps to Address Cyclists’ Bike Lane Concerns
On Tuesday, cyclists lined up along the 22nd Street bike lane in Graduate Hospital to call for increased safety measures along the route, which included […]
Cyclists to Wawa: Get Your Delivery Trucks Out of Bike Lane
Cyclists formed a human wall along the 22nd Street bike lane in Graduate Hospital on Tuesday morning to call for increased safety measures along the […]
We Test-Rode the New Protected Bike Lanes on JFK and Market Street
Philadelphia officially opened bike lanes on Market Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard this week as part of a nine-month pilot project to increase safety on […]
Hundreds Brave Rain for “Ride of Silence” to Honor Cyclists Killed in Accidents
Wednesday’s showers didn’t stop hundreds of cyclists from attending the annual “Ride of Silence” to honor those who have lost their lives to motor vehicle […]
City Council Bill Could Hinder Plans for More Protected Bike Lanes
City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell has introduced a bill that, if approved, could hinder bike lane expansion in Philadelphia. The bill would mandate that a City Council […]