August 6: Inky on Councilmanic Prerogative report | Vanishing Penn Ave bike lanes | #Popenstreets
The Inquirer reads the Councilmanic Prerogative report we worked on with Pew and calls for less Council influence over land use.
Kidical Mass is taking advantage of car-lite Center City during the Papal visit for a #popenstreets group bike ride.
The US DOT agreed with @philabikes on Twitter that vanishing Pennsylvania Ave bike lanes look unsafe.
Logan Square has the most expensive one bedroom rents in the city. Something to consider in light of the proposed Center City upzoning bill.
Photos of Philly street scenes from the 70’s and 80’s will be on display at the Philadelphia History Museum.
The PA reflective bikewear mandate news has gone national. Here’s the reaction from the Bicycle Coalition, and some light pushback on the pushback from Malcolm Burnley.
Why so many seniors and retirees are moving to Philly.
The new Spoke Magazine cover is amazing.
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