Category: Bicycle Accidents

Although Philadelphia’s #23 trolley hasn’t been in service along miles of roadways (such as 11th and 12th streets, as well as Germantown Avenue) for more than 20 years, sizable portions of the tracks still remain. These trolley tracks create substantial physical hazards – primarily for bicyclists commuting to work or cycling for fun throughout. To[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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.[…]