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Advocating and educating in support of safe streets for bicycling, walking and rolling in the Philadelphia region. https://bicyclecoalition.org/

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The efforts to eradicate traffic deaths in Philadelphia launched in 2016. Ten years in, the City is still far from its goal - Grid Magazine Philadelphia is so far behind its Vision Zero goals that in 2024 Mayor Cherelle Parker moved the target of zero traffic fatalities back 20 years, from 2030 to 2050. “Vision Zero is working,” says Jess...

The efforts to eradicate traffic deaths in Philadelphia launched in 2016. Ten years in, the City is still far from its goal

gridphilly.com/blog-home/20...

09.03.2026 15:27 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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BFB Walkway: from Delaware River Port Authority : Nixle The Pedestrian Walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge has reopened and is back to normal operations.

DRPA: The Pedestrian Walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge has reopened and is back to normal operations. nixle.us/H4KTH

25.02.2026 22:56 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A bobcat plow clearing the bike lane at 16th and Market St in Center City Philadelphia after a major snowfall on February 23, 2026. Photo: City of Philadelphia

A bobcat plow clearing the bike lane at 16th and Market St in Center City Philadelphia after a major snowfall on February 23, 2026. Photo: City of Philadelphia

Philadelphia is actively clearing separated bike lanes.
Streets that were cleaned on 2/23:

13th: Spruce>>CB Moore
5th & 6th: Market>>Spring Garden
BF Pkwy: 21st>>15th
JFK: 15th>>20th
Lombard: 22nd>>South
Market: 23rd>>15th
Spruce & Pine: 22nd>>Front
South: 34th>>22nd
Washington: 22nd>>4th

24.02.2026 21:36 👍 17 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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A Very Sobering Bike Lane Maintenance Report - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia The Bicycle Coalition has long urged the Streets Department to make snow removal for bike lanes a priority. The late January storm’s heavy sleet and freezing rain, compacted the underlying snow into a...

A Very Sobering Bike Lane Maintenance Report - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia share.google/DD2Wl6B9UcGT...

06.02.2026 12:37 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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BFB Walkway: from Delaware River Port Authority : Nixle The Pedestrian Walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge has reopened and is back to normal operations.

DRPA: The Pedestrian Walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge has reopened and is back to normal operations. nixle.us/H2RR9

It was closed this morning due to ice conditions.

03.02.2026 20:30 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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BFB Walkway: from Delaware River Port Authority : Nixle The Pedestrian Walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge has reopened and back to normal operations.

The Pedestrian Walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge has reopened and back to normal operations.
nixle.us/H2EJP

29.01.2026 18:40 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Governor Murphy Signs E-bike Bill and Some Questions Answered - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Governor Murphy has signed S4834/A6235 into law, requiring riders to have registration, a license and insurance to ride ANY e-bike in NJ. This confusing new law, with new classifications, is the most ...

Governor Murphy Signs E-bike Bill and Some Questions Answered

bicyclecoalition.org/governor-mur...

23.01.2026 02:21 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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BFB Walkway: from Delaware River Port Authority : Nixle The Pedestrian Walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge has reopened and back to normal operations.

Update: DRPA: The Pedestrian Walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge has reopened and back to normal operations. nixle.us/GZHZR

20.01.2026 14:17 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

DRPA: Ben Franklin Bridge Pedestrian Walkway Travel Alert: The walkway is closed due to icy conditions. Closure is until further notice.

20.01.2026 12:54 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
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Governor Murphy Signs Senate President Scutari’s E-Bike Safety Legislation - Insider NJ Governor Murphy Signs Senate President Scutari’s E-Bike Safety Legislation Posted on – 01/19/2026 Legislation Enacts Some of the Nation’s Toughest Regulations on E-Bikes TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy...

Yep he signed it. The worst e-bike bill in the world is now law. www.insidernj.com/press-releas...

19.01.2026 20:27 👍 12 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 2

We've got Plows!

19.01.2026 12:46 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Countdown Clock for Mikie Sherrill becomes the Governor at 12 Noon on January 20, 2026

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20260120T12&p0=861&msg=Mikie+Sherrill+Inauguration&font=cursive&csz=1

Countdown Clock for Mikie Sherrill becomes the Governor at 12 Noon on January 20, 2026 https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20260120T12&p0=861&msg=Mikie+Sherrill+Inauguration&font=cursive&csz=1

We'll know within the next 4 days and 2 hours if Governor Murphy will veto the poorly written Motorized Bicycle Bill S4834/A6235 into law.

Call the Governor - (609) 292-6000
Text the Governor - (732) 605-5455

www.timeanddate.com/countdown/ge...

16.01.2026 14:42 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
Hi, my name is ________ and I live in _________.

I’m calling to register my opposition to (IF ASSEMBLY) Bill A6235 (IF SENATE) Bill S4834, which would require licenses and registration to operate low-speed e-bikes. License and registration laws for e-bikes will not address roadway fatalities, but it will create barriers to bike use, leading to more car traffic, more pollution, and more dangerous roads in New Jersey. The number-one source of over 500 fatalities and 3,000 serious injuries on New Jersey's roadways in 2025 were cars. Please vote no and ask your colleagues to do the same.

(if leaving a message): If you have any questions, I’d be happy to talk and can be reached at ______.

Hi, my name is ________ and I live in _________. I’m calling to register my opposition to (IF ASSEMBLY) Bill A6235 (IF SENATE) Bill S4834, which would require licenses and registration to operate low-speed e-bikes. License and registration laws for e-bikes will not address roadway fatalities, but it will create barriers to bike use, leading to more car traffic, more pollution, and more dangerous roads in New Jersey. The number-one source of over 500 fatalities and 3,000 serious injuries on New Jersey's roadways in 2025 were cars. Please vote no and ask your colleagues to do the same. (if leaving a message): If you have any questions, I’d be happy to talk and can be reached at ______.

NJ Residents

Here is a phone script from @bikejc.org on the damaging e-bike bill that is about to be put to a full legislative vote on Monday. A6235/S4834 Call your Assembly Members and Senator today. www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-...

09.01.2026 19:33 👍 6 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
New Jersey Legislative Roster of Members | NJ Legislature Directory of members of the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly, listed by district. Includes alphabetical indices by legislators’ names, party and house designation, and county composition of each district

NJ's E-bike bill could be signed into law as soon as Monday. A6235/S4834

Class 2 e-bikes will be defined as Motorized Bicycles—Req. a driver's license, annual registration & liability insurance—class 1 same w/o ins.

Call your Assembly reps today. www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-...

07.01.2026 18:27 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 3
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California man charged in hit-and-run that killed e-bike rider in NJ Thair Maroki, 40, of El Cajon, California, is charged in a hit-and-run that killed Anthony Caprio III, 49, of Magnolia, New Jersey.

An arrest has been made.

www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/c...

05.01.2026 15:14 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Schuylkill River Trail, city transit shelters to get upgrades from state transportation grants Funding will address a gap in the popular thoroughfare for runners, walkers, and cyclists, as well as issues with transit shelters in Center City.

"The funding is for the city to acquire rights of way to construct a trail segment between Kelly Drive and Main Street, near the Pencoyd Bridge, according to a Streets Department spokesperson."

Gift Article
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05.01.2026 15:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Man riding e-bike killed in hit-and-run in South Jersey; driver wanted, police say Police said Anthony Caprio III was riding an e-bike Monday morning when he was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Mount Laurel.

Anthony Caprio, 49, was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Route 73 in Mount Laurel.

www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...

30.12.2025 02:59 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Schuylkill River Trail in sinkhole Philadelphia is being repaired 12-23-25.
Credit Schuylkill Banks on Facebook

Schuylkill River Trail in sinkhole Philadelphia is being repaired 12-23-25. Credit Schuylkill Banks on Facebook

That big hole on the #SchuylkillBanks north of Market Street is being repaired. #TheCircuitTrails

www.facebook.com/share/p/17mT...

23.12.2025 18:40 👍 9 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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June Rodriguez was Fatally Struck by a Hit-and-Run Driver in Overbrook - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Popular DJ June Rodriguez, 54, was struck from behind by a driver while attempting to make a left turn onto North 56th from Lancaster Ave early Saturday morning.  According to several news outlets, Ju...

Popular DJ June Rodriguez who was cycling home after work, struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Overbrook. June was the latest victim of string of hit-and-runs in Philadelphia.

Our deepest condolences to June's family and his many friends.

bicyclecoalition.org/a-54-year-ol...

21.12.2025 14:07 👍 12 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 0
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Ben Franklin Bridge Walkway is Closed due to inclement weather from Delaware River Port Authority : Nixle Ben Franklin Bridge Pedestrian Walkway Travel Alert: The walkway is closed due to snow and icy conditions. Closure is until further notice.

Ben Franklin Bridge walkway is closed due to snow and ice conditions. @bcgp.bsky.social
nixle.us/GWQ3M

14.12.2025 16:18 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Save Low-Speed E-Bikes! Stop S4834 / A6235 In just a single month, a new bill requiring a drivers license, registration, and insurance to ride the lowest-speed e-bikes has been racing through the legislature, despite unanimous opposition from ...

NJ E-bike Action Alert -The proposed bill (S4834/A6235) requiring insurance, registration and a license to ride ANY e-bike in NJ is tearing through the legislature and a floor vote could happen any day now.

Tell your state representatives to vote NO
actionnetwork.org/letters/save...

12.12.2025 18:55 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
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New Jersey Senate Once Again Proposes to Scrap Low-Speed E-bike Designation - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia On October 1st, Senate President Nicholas Scutari released a press statement aimed at defining e-bikes more clearly within the existing class system. This statement proposed a Class 3 for standard e-b...

Some more info on the proposed NJ E-bike ban

bicyclecoalition.org/new-jersey-s...

26.11.2025 21:03 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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2025 Holiday Lights Ride - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Our annual critical mass bike ride and celebration in partnership with Wednesday Night Rides is returning December 10th to tour the sights and lights of South Philly’s decked out streets! Big thanks t...

Next ride is @bcgp.bsky.social's Holiday Lights Ride bicyclecoalition.org/events/2025-... Wed Dec 10!
(Rain date: 12/17 GPBC would announce by 1pm T 12/9 if delayed)
Start/end on E. Passyunk Ave btw Reed & Wharton (1326 E Passyunk Ave)
After Party @ Bell’s Bike Shop!
Stay tuned for more details!

25.11.2025 17:25 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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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

www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/...

13.11.2025 19:46 👍 13 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 7
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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.

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...

21.10.2025 14:36 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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 ...

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...

07.10.2025 16:55 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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.

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.

www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/c...

01.10.2025 19:02 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1

#VisionZeroPHL

19.09.2025 15:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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.

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.

www.inquirer.com/transportati...

19.09.2025 15:10 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Delaware River Bridge | PA Turnpike The Delaware River Bridge, which is jointly owned and maintained by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and New Jersey Turnpike Authority, carries a vital link of I-95 between Bristol Township, Bucks...

Project link - tinyurl.com/95-turnpike-...

19.09.2025 14:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0