Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
@bcgp.bsky.social
Advocating and educating in support of safe streets for bicycling, walking and rolling in the Philadelphia region.
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Anthony Caprio, 49, was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Route 73 in Mount Laurel.
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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.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Anthony Caprio, 49, was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Route 73 in Mount Laurel.
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That big hole on the #SchuylkillBanks north of Market Street is being repaired. #TheCircuitTrails
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December 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
That big hole on the #SchuylkillBanks north of Market Street is being repaired. #TheCircuitTrails
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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.
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Our deepest condolences to June's family and his many friends.
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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...
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December 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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.
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Our deepest condolences to June's family and his many friends.
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Ben Franklin Bridge walkway is closed due to snow and ice conditions. @bcgp.bsky.social
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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.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Ben Franklin Bridge walkway is closed due to snow and ice conditions. @bcgp.bsky.social
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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
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Tell your state representatives to vote NO
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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 ...
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December 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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
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Tell your state representatives to vote NO
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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!
(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!
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...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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!
(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!
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
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November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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
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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...
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.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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...
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.
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Despite broad support for a bike-ped pathway on the bridge, the project team keeps deferring to outdated regulations that hinder progress.
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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 ...
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October 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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.
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Despite broad support for a bike-ped pathway on the bridge, the project team keeps deferring to outdated regulations that hinder progress.
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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.
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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.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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.
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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.
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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.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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.
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I-95 Delaware River Bridge Public Meetings
Zoom: 10/14 at 6PM
Benjamin Franklin MS, Levittown, PA 10/15 5PM
Florence Twp Muni. Bldg, Florence NJ 10/16 5PM
Zoom: 10/14 at 6PM
Benjamin Franklin MS, Levittown, PA 10/15 5PM
Florence Twp Muni. Bldg, Florence NJ 10/16 5PM
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Delaware River Bridge Project Virtual Public Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) are holding a virtual public meeting for Round 2 of the Public Meeting Open Houses for the Delaware Rive...
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September 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I-95 Delaware River Bridge Public Meetings
Zoom: 10/14 at 6PM
Benjamin Franklin MS, Levittown, PA 10/15 5PM
Florence Twp Muni. Bldg, Florence NJ 10/16 5PM
Zoom: 10/14 at 6PM
Benjamin Franklin MS, Levittown, PA 10/15 5PM
Florence Twp Muni. Bldg, Florence NJ 10/16 5PM
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I’ve been using the Laser app a lot over the past two weeks. Lesson 1: Without concrete protection, drivers will continue to regularly violate the Pine & Spruce St. bike lane — and others around the city. @bcgp.bsky.social @5thsq.org #philly
September 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I’ve been using the Laser app a lot over the past two weeks. Lesson 1: Without concrete protection, drivers will continue to regularly violate the Pine & Spruce St. bike lane — and others around the city. @bcgp.bsky.social @5thsq.org #philly
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Helping my fellow bikers at @bcgp.bsky.social this morning with the Roll Wit It benefit
September 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Helping my fellow bikers at @bcgp.bsky.social this morning with the Roll Wit It benefit
Bicyclist killed by a speeding hit and run driver on a park road in Fairmount Park. A black Dodge Charger has been seized by PPD on Sedgley Dr. #VisionZeroPHL
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Bicyclist killed after being hit by car in West Philadelphia; suspect sought
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who killed a bicyclist in West Philly on Tuesday morning.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Bicyclist killed by a speeding hit and run driver on a park road in Fairmount Park. A black Dodge Charger has been seized by PPD on Sedgley Dr. #VisionZeroPHL
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Statement on Montgomery County's Recent Increase of E-Bike Fines - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
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Statement on Montgomery County's Recent Increase of E-Bike Fines - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia fully supports the 15-mile-per-hour speed limit for all trail users adopted by Montgomery County Commissioners on shared-use paths. The speed limit messag...
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August 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Statement on Montgomery County's Recent Increase of E-Bike Fines - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
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We Buy More Electric Bikes than Electric Cars. So Why Does Charging Them Feel Like Thievery?
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We Buy More Electric Bikes than Electric Cars. So Why Does Charging Them Feel Like Thievery? - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
In 2024, 1.3 million new electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the United States, while it is estimated that 1.7 million e-bikes were imported into the US. For e-bikes, that is a 78% increase over 2023...
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August 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We Buy More Electric Bikes than Electric Cars. So Why Does Charging Them Feel Like Thievery?
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The 47th street parking-separated bike lane is getting its lines striped from Chestnut Street and Kingsessing Avenue! 👏🏽 🚲 This southbound lane with serve as a companion to the existing northbound 48th street bike lane in West Philly.
August 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The 47th street parking-separated bike lane is getting its lines striped from Chestnut Street and Kingsessing Avenue! 👏🏽 🚲 This southbound lane with serve as a companion to the existing northbound 48th street bike lane in West Philly.
Comment on the @DVRPC TIP and tell them that you support building the #CircuitTrails in NJ.
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Take Action Today: Help Shape the Future of the Circuit Trails in New Jersey - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
We need your voice! The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is making decisions right now that will shape how transportation funding is spent in the coming years—including whether or ...
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August 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Comment on the @DVRPC TIP and tell them that you support building the #CircuitTrails in NJ.
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A series of right hook crashes at South and LeCount Streets as drivers use the tiny street as a shortcut from the SS Bridge to Grays Ferry Ave.
A 37 Year Old Man who was struck there on July 9th has been reported in critical condition.
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A 37 Year Old Man who was struck there on July 9th has been reported in critical condition.
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Recent Crashes at LeCount and South Streets - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
It has come to our attention that there have been a number of crashes at the corner of LeCount and South St. by drivers making right turns into the bike lane and hitting bicyclists and scooter users. ...
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July 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A series of right hook crashes at South and LeCount Streets as drivers use the tiny street as a shortcut from the SS Bridge to Grays Ferry Ave.
A 37 Year Old Man who was struck there on July 9th has been reported in critical condition.
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A 37 Year Old Man who was struck there on July 9th has been reported in critical condition.
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The MLK Drive Weekend Closure for Recreation will resume this weekend. MLK Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic from Saturday, July 12 at 7a.m. until Monday July 14 at 7 a.m. For the full schedule and more info: www.phila.gov/2025-03-27-m...
MLK Drive Seasonal Weekend Closure for Recreation Returns on March 29 | Department of Streets
MLK Drive Seasonal Weekend Closure for Recreation Returns on March 29
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July 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The MLK Drive Weekend Closure for Recreation will resume this weekend. MLK Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic from Saturday, July 12 at 7a.m. until Monday July 14 at 7 a.m. For the full schedule and more info: www.phila.gov/2025-03-27-m...
Project Update on Delaware County’s Largest Public Park: Delco Woods
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Project Update on Delaware County's Largest Public Park: Delco Woods - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
In 2023, Delaware County Council approved the proposal to create a plan to transform the 213-acre property into the largest public park in the county and its first major park in more than two decades:...
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July 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Project Update on Delaware County’s Largest Public Park: Delco Woods
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Project Update on Delaware County's Largest Public Park: Delco Woods - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
In 2023, Delaware County Council approved the proposal to create a plan to transform the 213-acre property into the largest public park in the county and its first major park in more than two decades:...
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July 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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We honor the life and activism of Family for Safe Streets PHL co-founder Latanya Byrd.
Latanya became an activist in 2013 after her niece, Samara Banks, and her 3 young grand-nephews were killed crossing Roosevelt Blvd by two drivers drag racing.
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Latanya became an activist in 2013 after her niece, Samara Banks, and her 3 young grand-nephews were killed crossing Roosevelt Blvd by two drivers drag racing.
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Remembering Latanya Byrd - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
We are deeply saddened to share that Latanya Byrd, a remarkable advocate and mentor, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, after a brief illness. Latanya was instrumental in the creation and expansio...
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June 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We honor the life and activism of Family for Safe Streets PHL co-founder Latanya Byrd.
Latanya became an activist in 2013 after her niece, Samara Banks, and her 3 young grand-nephews were killed crossing Roosevelt Blvd by two drivers drag racing.
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Latanya became an activist in 2013 after her niece, Samara Banks, and her 3 young grand-nephews were killed crossing Roosevelt Blvd by two drivers drag racing.
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