Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
@bcgp.bsky.social
Advocating and educating in support of safe streets for bicycling, walking and rolling in the Philadelphia region.
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NJ Senate President Nick Scutari promised a semi-reasonable e-bike regulation bill. But S.4834 goes back to requiring registration, insurance and licensing for the most benign Class 1 e-bikes. #4834 #njleg
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November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
NJ Senate President Nick Scutari promised a semi-reasonable e-bike regulation bill. But S.4834 goes back to requiring registration, insurance and licensing for the most benign Class 1 e-bikes. #4834 #njleg
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A sinkhole has closed the Schuylkill River Trailtrail between Race St and JFK. Read the Schuylkill Banks blog post for more details. www.schuylkillbanks.org/blog/srt-clo...
SRT Closed Between Race St and JFK Blvd | Schuylkill Banks
The Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) between Race Street and JFK Boulevard is closed until further notice for emergency repairs.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A sinkhole has closed the Schuylkill River Trailtrail between Race St and JFK. Read the Schuylkill Banks blog post for more details. www.schuylkillbanks.org/blog/srt-clo...
Round 2 of the I-95 Delaware River Bridge project public meetings are happening Oct 14-16th.
Despite broad support for a bike-ped pathway on the bridge, the project team keeps deferring to outdated regulations that hinder progress.
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Despite broad support for a bike-ped pathway on the bridge, the project team keeps deferring to outdated regulations that hinder progress.
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I-95 Turnpike Bridge Public Meetings - What You Need to Know - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
The Delaware River Bridge project team is hosting a second series of public meetings to gather community input on proposed improvements. Here’s everything you need to know about these upcoming events ...
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October 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Round 2 of the I-95 Delaware River Bridge project public meetings are happening Oct 14-16th.
Despite broad support for a bike-ped pathway on the bridge, the project team keeps deferring to outdated regulations that hinder progress.
bicyclecoalition.org/i-95-turnpik...
Despite broad support for a bike-ped pathway on the bridge, the project team keeps deferring to outdated regulations that hinder progress.
bicyclecoalition.org/i-95-turnpik...
The driver who struck and killed Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas both 17 in Union County, NJ, was charged with 2 counts of 1st Degree murder after posting a bizarre YouTube video. The suspect allegedly stalked Maria for months.
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Garwood teen charged with murder, accused of plowing down Cranford girls on e-bike
A 17-year-old male from Garwood has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The driver who struck and killed Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas both 17 in Union County, NJ, was charged with 2 counts of 1st Degree murder after posting a bizarre YouTube video. The suspect allegedly stalked Maria for months.
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Harry Fenton, who was struck and killed by a hit and run driver in Fairmount Park, was a resident of Society Hill. He fought for better bike lanes on Spruce and Pine.
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Society Hill group approves $25,000 to fight bike lane protections on Spruce and Pine
An overwhelming majority of Society Hill Civic Association board members approved the gift to Friends of Pine & Spruce during a contentious meeting Wednesday.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Harry Fenton, who was struck and killed by a hit and run driver in Fairmount Park, was a resident of Society Hill. He fought for better bike lanes on Spruce and Pine.
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I-95 Delaware River Bridge Public Meetings
Zoom: 10/14 at 6PM
Benjamin Franklin MS, Levittown, PA 10/15 5PM
Florence Twp Muni. Bldg, Florence NJ 10/16 5PM
Zoom: 10/14 at 6PM
Benjamin Franklin MS, Levittown, PA 10/15 5PM
Florence Twp Muni. Bldg, Florence NJ 10/16 5PM
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Delaware River Bridge Project Virtual Public Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) are holding a virtual public meeting for Round 2 of the Public Meeting Open Houses for the Delaware Rive...
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September 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I-95 Delaware River Bridge Public Meetings
Zoom: 10/14 at 6PM
Benjamin Franklin MS, Levittown, PA 10/15 5PM
Florence Twp Muni. Bldg, Florence NJ 10/16 5PM
Zoom: 10/14 at 6PM
Benjamin Franklin MS, Levittown, PA 10/15 5PM
Florence Twp Muni. Bldg, Florence NJ 10/16 5PM
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I’ve been using the Laser app a lot over the past two weeks. Lesson 1: Without concrete protection, drivers will continue to regularly violate the Pine & Spruce St. bike lane — and others around the city. @bcgp.bsky.social @5thsq.org #philly
September 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I’ve been using the Laser app a lot over the past two weeks. Lesson 1: Without concrete protection, drivers will continue to regularly violate the Pine & Spruce St. bike lane — and others around the city. @bcgp.bsky.social @5thsq.org #philly
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Helping my fellow bikers at @bcgp.bsky.social this morning with the Roll Wit It benefit
September 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Helping my fellow bikers at @bcgp.bsky.social this morning with the Roll Wit It benefit
Bicyclist killed by a speeding hit and run driver on a park road in Fairmount Park. A black Dodge Charger has been seized by PPD on Sedgley Dr. #VisionZeroPHL
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Bicyclist killed after being hit by car in West Philadelphia; suspect sought
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who killed a bicyclist in West Philly on Tuesday morning.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Bicyclist killed by a speeding hit and run driver on a park road in Fairmount Park. A black Dodge Charger has been seized by PPD on Sedgley Dr. #VisionZeroPHL
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Statement on Montgomery County's Recent Increase of E-Bike Fines - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
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Statement on Montgomery County's Recent Increase of E-Bike Fines - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia fully supports the 15-mile-per-hour speed limit for all trail users adopted by Montgomery County Commissioners on shared-use paths. The speed limit messag...
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August 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Statement on Montgomery County's Recent Increase of E-Bike Fines - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
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We Buy More Electric Bikes than Electric Cars. So Why Does Charging Them Feel Like Thievery?
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We Buy More Electric Bikes than Electric Cars. So Why Does Charging Them Feel Like Thievery? - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
In 2024, 1.3 million new electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the United States, while it is estimated that 1.7 million e-bikes were imported into the US. For e-bikes, that is a 78% increase over 2023...
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August 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We Buy More Electric Bikes than Electric Cars. So Why Does Charging Them Feel Like Thievery?
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The 47th street parking-separated bike lane is getting its lines striped from Chestnut Street and Kingsessing Avenue! 👏🏽 🚲 This southbound lane with serve as a companion to the existing northbound 48th street bike lane in West Philly.
August 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The 47th street parking-separated bike lane is getting its lines striped from Chestnut Street and Kingsessing Avenue! 👏🏽 🚲 This southbound lane with serve as a companion to the existing northbound 48th street bike lane in West Philly.
Comment on the @DVRPC TIP and tell them that you support building the #CircuitTrails in NJ.
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Take Action Today: Help Shape the Future of the Circuit Trails in New Jersey - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
We need your voice! The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is making decisions right now that will shape how transportation funding is spent in the coming years—including whether or ...
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August 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Comment on the @DVRPC TIP and tell them that you support building the #CircuitTrails in NJ.
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A series of right hook crashes at South and LeCount Streets as drivers use the tiny street as a shortcut from the SS Bridge to Grays Ferry Ave.
A 37 Year Old Man who was struck there on July 9th has been reported in critical condition.
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A 37 Year Old Man who was struck there on July 9th has been reported in critical condition.
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Recent Crashes at LeCount and South Streets - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
It has come to our attention that there have been a number of crashes at the corner of LeCount and South St. by drivers making right turns into the bike lane and hitting bicyclists and scooter users. ...
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July 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A series of right hook crashes at South and LeCount Streets as drivers use the tiny street as a shortcut from the SS Bridge to Grays Ferry Ave.
A 37 Year Old Man who was struck there on July 9th has been reported in critical condition.
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A 37 Year Old Man who was struck there on July 9th has been reported in critical condition.
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The MLK Drive Weekend Closure for Recreation will resume this weekend. MLK Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic from Saturday, July 12 at 7a.m. until Monday July 14 at 7 a.m. For the full schedule and more info: www.phila.gov/2025-03-27-m...
MLK Drive Seasonal Weekend Closure for Recreation Returns on March 29 | Department of Streets
MLK Drive Seasonal Weekend Closure for Recreation Returns on March 29
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July 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The MLK Drive Weekend Closure for Recreation will resume this weekend. MLK Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic from Saturday, July 12 at 7a.m. until Monday July 14 at 7 a.m. For the full schedule and more info: www.phila.gov/2025-03-27-m...
Project Update on Delaware County’s Largest Public Park: Delco Woods
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Project Update on Delaware County's Largest Public Park: Delco Woods - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
In 2023, Delaware County Council approved the proposal to create a plan to transform the 213-acre property into the largest public park in the county and its first major park in more than two decades:...
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July 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Project Update on Delaware County’s Largest Public Park: Delco Woods
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Project Update on Delaware County's Largest Public Park: Delco Woods - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
In 2023, Delaware County Council approved the proposal to create a plan to transform the 213-acre property into the largest public park in the county and its first major park in more than two decades:...
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July 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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We honor the life and activism of Family for Safe Streets PHL co-founder Latanya Byrd.
Latanya became an activist in 2013 after her niece, Samara Banks, and her 3 young grand-nephews were killed crossing Roosevelt Blvd by two drivers drag racing.
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Latanya became an activist in 2013 after her niece, Samara Banks, and her 3 young grand-nephews were killed crossing Roosevelt Blvd by two drivers drag racing.
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Remembering Latanya Byrd - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
We are deeply saddened to share that Latanya Byrd, a remarkable advocate and mentor, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, after a brief illness. Latanya was instrumental in the creation and expansio...
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June 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We honor the life and activism of Family for Safe Streets PHL co-founder Latanya Byrd.
Latanya became an activist in 2013 after her niece, Samara Banks, and her 3 young grand-nephews were killed crossing Roosevelt Blvd by two drivers drag racing.
bicyclecoalition.org/remembering-...
Latanya became an activist in 2013 after her niece, Samara Banks, and her 3 young grand-nephews were killed crossing Roosevelt Blvd by two drivers drag racing.
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Our deepest condolences to the victims of traffic violence. #VisionZeroPHL
2 fatal VRU crashes reported in the last few weeks.
12 YO Abigail Gillon was struck by a driver after falling off her E-scooter in Delco last week. www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
Also, the 3rd bicyclist killed Philadelphia in 2025 was fatally struck at Dupont & Wilde in Roxborough on June 4th.
12 YO Abigail Gillon was struck by a driver after falling off her E-scooter in Delco last week. www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
Also, the 3rd bicyclist killed Philadelphia in 2025 was fatally struck at Dupont & Wilde in Roxborough on June 4th.
Friends, family and neighbors remember 12-year-old girl killed in Aston, Pennsylvania, scooter accident
Relatives and neighbors gathered in Delaware County to remember Abigail Gillon, who died after an accident over the weekend.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our deepest condolences to the victims of traffic violence. #VisionZeroPHL
"Advocates for trails in the Philly region say the U.S. Department of Transportation, which had already approved the grants, has not signed contracts or made payments toward them."
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$60M in trail projects in Manayunk, Chester, and Camden in ‘limbo’ under DOGE scrutiny
The Department of Transportation has not signed contracts or made payments for trails in Philly, Chester and Camden County.
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June 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"Advocates for trails in the Philly region say the U.S. Department of Transportation, which had already approved the grants, has not signed contracts or made payments toward them."
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It's happening, "No Stopping" signs going up on the Spruce St. bike lane. #VisionZeroPHL
June 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's happening, "No Stopping" signs going up on the Spruce St. bike lane. #VisionZeroPHL
The Ivy Ridge Trail will create an extension of the trail from the Manayunk Bridge to the Ivy Ridge Train Station.
Phase 2 will extend the trail to Shawmont Avenue, providing a high-quality alternate route to the Manayunk Canal Towpath. #theCircuitTrails
6/4 at 6 PM, Dobson Elementary
Phase 2 will extend the trail to Shawmont Avenue, providing a high-quality alternate route to the Manayunk Canal Towpath. #theCircuitTrails
6/4 at 6 PM, Dobson Elementary
June 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Ivy Ridge Trail will create an extension of the trail from the Manayunk Bridge to the Ivy Ridge Train Station.
Phase 2 will extend the trail to Shawmont Avenue, providing a high-quality alternate route to the Manayunk Canal Towpath. #theCircuitTrails
6/4 at 6 PM, Dobson Elementary
Phase 2 will extend the trail to Shawmont Avenue, providing a high-quality alternate route to the Manayunk Canal Towpath. #theCircuitTrails
6/4 at 6 PM, Dobson Elementary
Abington Separated Bike Lanes Action Plan Public Meeting
Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Location: Board Room, Abington Township, 1176 Old York Road
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Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Location: Board Room, Abington Township, 1176 Old York Road
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June 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Abington Separated Bike Lanes Action Plan Public Meeting
Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Location: Board Room, Abington Township, 1176 Old York Road
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Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Location: Board Room, Abington Township, 1176 Old York Road
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Ray, a long-time organizer of the Ride of Silence in Philly, was at the @wednightrides.org last night handing out flyers for next week's ride. Please attend! If you're not in Philly, there are hundreds of rides across the US and world @5thsq.org @bcgp.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Ray, a long-time organizer of the Ride of Silence in Philly, was at the @wednightrides.org last night handing out flyers for next week's ride. Please attend! If you're not in Philly, there are hundreds of rides across the US and world @5thsq.org @bcgp.bsky.social
Our official statement regarding the bicyclist who was killed by the driver of a private truck in SW Philly yesterday.
This was a tragedy but not accident. These crashes are avoidable and we will continue to work with our partners to advocate for safe trucking.
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This was a tragedy but not accident. These crashes are avoidable and we will continue to work with our partners to advocate for safe trucking.
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Statement: Second Bicyclist Killed in Philadelphia in 2025 - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
On Thursday, May 8th at 8:15pm a 50 year old man was riding a bike on Baltimore Avenue going east into the 58th St. intersection. At that time the driver of a Mack truck was also traveling east and ma...
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May 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Our official statement regarding the bicyclist who was killed by the driver of a private truck in SW Philly yesterday.
This was a tragedy but not accident. These crashes are avoidable and we will continue to work with our partners to advocate for safe trucking.
bicyclecoalition.org/statement-se...
This was a tragedy but not accident. These crashes are avoidable and we will continue to work with our partners to advocate for safe trucking.
bicyclecoalition.org/statement-se...