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Among 43 Knight Arts Challenge winners, many will bring art to public space and neighborhoods
This year's Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia winners were announced Monday, marking the final round of of the three-year challenge grant program. Of the 43 winners, here are 14 winners that…
Philly's green leaders talk tech innovation
What do the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Water Department have in common? They are both using technology to advance their "green" goals. Monday, the Bike Coalition's Nicholas…
April 12: COMPANION (PASSING THROUGH) | Hunting Park's Logan House | Arts in Chinatown North | Praise for The Circuit
Happy Friday Streeters! World renowned artist KAWS installed his larger than life, 16-foot COMPANION (PASSING THROUGH) sculpture in 30th Street Station yesterday. The traveling sculpture is based on KAWS smaller, limited…
April is for walkers
Happy first day of April, Streeters! If you've been feeling cooped up the past few months, several Philly groups have events to help you get outside and harness the city's collective…
Bike-to-transit survey: The people want more bike parking
The results of this fall’s Bike-to-Transit online, map-based survey are in, and it’s clear. Of the 462 people who responded, 87 percent want more or better bicycle parking at transit stations…
Civics support proposed Fairmount Ave bike lanes
A snowstorm postponed one vote, poor attendance another and a mail-in vote a third, but after approximately two months of public meetings, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia has gathered votes…
Philadelphia schools receive $40,000 for biking, walking programs
Governor Corbett announced Wednesday that 11 Pennsylvania schools will receive $58,000 to improve walking and biking safety through the federal Safe Routes to School Program. PennDOT will distribute $40,000 of…
Feb 7: Brady's casino hearing | Complete Streets Handbook | Benefits of walking to school | Another voice in school closures
Good morning Streeters, looks like we might get some sun today before the nor’easter hits. This afternoon City Council will hold a hearing on U.S. Rep. Bob Brady’s casino proposal…
Fairmount Civic Association votes in favor of the proposed Fairmount Bike Lane
The Fairmount Civic Association voted by in favor of the proposed Fairmount Bike Lane at the group's meeting Thursday night. The meeting was the first of three community meetings the Bicycle…
SEPTA's bicycle policy, amenities cause confusion
Fewer than half of regional rail riders know where to secure a bicycle on a SEPTA train and only about half know how to find out if a station has bike…
Bicycle Coalition to present Fairmount Ave bike lane proposal
[UPDATE: The first community meeting scheduled for Monday, Jan. 28 has been postponed until 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4 due to weather. The Fairmount Civic Association meeting remains scheduled for Thursday,…
Be the bigger vehicle
Community Contributor Nicholas Mirra calls for civility on our contested streets. Be the Bigger Vehicle By Nicholas Mirra Philadelphia is engaged in an active conversation about bicycles, vehicles, and streets. It…
December 10-14: Environments of Memory | Fishtown archaeology | PAFA After Dark: Made in America | South Philly Fun Ride
Michael Walsh: Environments of Memory Tuesday, December 11, 4-5:30pm. PennDesign, Architectural Archives, Fine Arts Library, 34th between Walnut and Spruce. Join Michael Walsh for this Conservation in Conversation discussion about his…
Do sharrows make a difference?
A recent Grist article on “sharrows” got Eyes on the Street wondering just how much of an impact sharrows* - those white bicycle on top of two chevron symbols painted on…
Philadelphia trail projects get a boost from state grants
Annual state funding came through for nearly a dozen regional trail projects late last month, and in Philadelphia that funding will make way for progress on three important trail additions. This…
"Complete streets" bill clarifies more than it changes
The much discussed “complete streets” bill does more to clarify the rules that have already been in place than it does to change them, but several bicycle and complete streets advocates…
October 15-19: Chinatown fight to survive | Ben Franklin Bridge bike ride | Brewfest | reexamining sustainable agriculture
Philadelphia Chinatown’s Fight for Survival Monday, October 15, 4:30-6:30pm. Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street. Learn how Philadelphia’s Chinatown has evolved over time and its ongoing struggle to maintain its…
South Philly schools kick of Walk and Roll to School month
More than 40 students rode their bikes or walked to South Philadelphia’s George Washington Elementary School Thursday morning as part of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia's Walk and Roll to…
South Philly schools kick off Walk and Roll to School month
More than 40 students rode their bikes or walked to South Philadelphia’s George Washington Elementary School Thursday morning as part of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia‘s Walk and Roll to…
Bike-to-transit crowdsource map wants your input
Would you bike to public transportation if there were better bicycle parking options at your local station? Would better transportation amenities make you less inclined to drive for any or all…
