February 3, 2018 Philadelphia City Officials Announce Plans to Build Protected Bike Lane Protected bike lanes are a concept that bikers have always wanted, the South Street Bridge had the most pedestrian and bicycle traffic in the state of Pennsylvania, with approximately 1,000 cyclists crossing the bridge each day. The portion of South Street that feeds into the bridge, from 21st Street to 27th Street, will be getting … Read More »
September 20, 2017 Philadelphia Parking-Protected Bike Lanes The City of Philadelphia is working to keep bicyclists safe with the installation of parking-protected bike lanes, similar to the one on Chestnut Street, between 34th and 45th Streets. This section of Chestnut Street used to have three lanes of traffic, with parking available on both sides of the street until the city created a … Read More »
May 11, 2016 City Receives Federal Funding for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Urban areas like Philadelphia are notorious for having a high rate of pedestrian and bicyclists accidents. Being struck by a car while on foot or a bike can lead to serious injuries or even death. Fortunately, the City of Philadelphia has secured $2.68 million in federal funding to improve public transportation as well as pedestrian … Read More »
May 12, 2015 A New Pathway for Spring Garden Cyclists and Pedestrians A potential Spring Garden Greenway for bicycles and pedestrians could replace the median of Spring Garden Street, which is already one of the busiest streets for cyclists travelling across town. However, the street is currently one of the five most dangerous streets for cyclists and pedestrians. The proposed bike path would help alleviate this danger. … Read More »
