In today's winter 2009 edition of the Center City District newsletter the Center City Digest President Paul Levy unveiled a proposal to add physically separated bike lanes or cycletracks onto West Market Street and John F Kennedy Boulevard.
Here is a blurry but official BFC sign on Levick and Keystone Streets in Tacony.
The Planning Commission and Mayor's Office of Transportation is holding a public meeting on to deliver the results of the Spruce/Pine Bike Lane Pilot Project. We want to fill this meeting with supporters of the Spruce/Pine Bike lanes. Please come to the meeting and hear about [...] 
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is among several groups nominated as "non-profit" of the year by Philebrity (a media, culture, and music blog).The Planning Commission and Mayor's Office of Transportation is holding a public meeting on to deliver the results of the Spruce/Pine Bike Lane Pilot Project. We want to fill this meeting with supporters of the Spruce/Pine Bike lanes. Please come to the meeting and hear about [...] 
We received an update about the Parking Authority's meter retro-fit program from PPA and sources within the Administration.
Starting at 1pm, Bicycle Coalition staff Sarah Clark Stuart, Breen Goodwin and John Boyle will be answering questions on philly.com chat. [...] 
Messengers congregated at Love Park yesterday evening to call attention to the recently inflamed road rage against bicyclists that resulted in a hit and run against messenger Rachel Fletcher on Thanksgiving morning, and to declare their opposition to City Council's bills. Jorge Brito, the Philadelphia Bicycle Messenger' [...] 
The news cycle about the Great Bicycle Enforcement/Regulation Debate continues for the third week running.
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Complete the Schuylkill River Trail Coalition will make a presentation about the Complete the Schuylkill River Trail Campaign and how it relates to the forthcoming Cynwyd Heritage Trail.Starting tomorrow bicycle police officers from the 9th and 6th Districts and Center City District will be on the streets enforcing the rules of the road in Center City. In addition to other violations, the Police will be stopping bicyclists riding on the sidewalk, not stopping at red lights or [...]
Buried in the chaos of today's council proceedings was the approval of the Pedicab Regulations Bill by a vote of 17-0. The bill needs to be signed by the Mayor before it becomes law.
The Bicycle Coalition, and biking in Philly, has been on TV a lot in the last few days:
The Planning Commission and Mayor's Office of Transportation has scheduled a public meeting to deliver the results of the Spruce/Pine Bike Lane Pilot Project.
Sarah Clark Stuart and Breen Goodwin appeared on WHYY's Radio Times this morning and did a great job talking about bicycling in Philadelphia. Deputy Mayor Cutler and Portland Bike Coordinator Roger Geller also phoned into the show.
Tonights scheduled Chester County Cycling Coalition meeting has been postponed. The new date is Monday, January 25th.
6:00- Reception
6:30- Program
Academy of Natural SciencesAs we have followed the interstates and built new communities farther and farther out we have been forced to build thousands of miles of additional [...]
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Complete the Schuylkill River Trail Coalition will make a presentation about the Complete the Schuylkill River Trail Campaign and how it relates to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail.
Day two was long, but action-packed.
PHILADELPHIA - November 3, 2009 - The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia urges SEPTA travelers to bike instead of driving. Commuters who bike will win out over those stuck in traffic jams of epic proportions.
"Avoid the crush and bike" [...]
The weather is looking good for Sunday afternoon - mostly sunny and a temperature of 60 degrees almost 10 degrees warmer than last year. The weather is looking nasty for Sunday afternoon - 80% precipitation, temperature in the 40s and 100% chance of an overcast sky.
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Interested in volunteering for the Bicycle Coalition? We have volunteer opportunities related to our Bike the Strike campaign. Click 
Many Philadelphia area residents live within two miles of a Regional Rail Station. So if bicycling to your destination is too far then park and bike at a SEPTA Regional Rail station.
