In the debate over MLK Drive, both sides agree: the city skipped necessary community input
After a big announcement that cars would be allowed back on the roadway, a last-minute change will keep part of it closed.
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Cars will return to MLK Drive early August, with slimmed down traffic pattern
The Fairmount Park roadway is reopening to auto traffic after 16 months.
Summer bike commute: Tips on how to avoid being a sweaty mess
Go slow, install a basket and don't forget to bring a towel.
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Bike rodeo and sweet scavenger hunt on bikes? It’s for safer streets
The ProfiteROLL is held in honor of pastry chef Emily Fredricks, killed on her bicycle in 2017.
Protected bike lane coming to 22nd Street in Center City
There's a meeting to gather feedback next week.
Philly cops say they’ll stop parking in the 13th Street bike lane. Again.
"All vehicles — whether government or civilian — are to be ticketed if illegally parked."
Charity ride with sweet treats honors Emily Fredricks, the pastry chef killed on her bicycle
Organizers are looking for participants for the first annual "ProfiteROLL."
2018 Vision Zero for Philadelphia Conference
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting its third annual Vision Zero conference, a gathering of city and state officials and leader to discuss making the city streets safer for everyone. Mayor Kenney will keynote, followed by several panel discussions, presentations and breakout sessions. Tickets are available on a sliding scale: regularly priced $65, you can also pay less ($35) or more (if you want to help others attend).
Where: First District Plaza at 3801 Market St.
When: March 17, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Speed cameras on Roosevelt Blvd., so people have ‘the liberty of not getting killed’
A new bill would mandate cameras on the dangerous Philly strip, but supporters expect pushback.
Philly winter biking tips for those braving the snow and ice
If you must bike during a bomb cyclone, here's how to be as safe as possible.