Tag: bicycling
Philly bike share Indego details expansion plans after eight years of operations
More bikes and stations are being added with new spots in Mantua, North Philadelphia, and South Philadelphia, with more than 2,200 bikes available for rental.
11 months ago
Officer charged following fatal crash involving bicyclist in West Goshen Twp.
Police say 75-year-old Michael Thomas Ghione was riding his bike when Officer Listmeier hit him from behind.
12 months ago
Forgotten no more, Delaware cyclists teach kids lessons of Black cycling superstar
As the first Black cyclist to become world champion, Major Taylor’s story of perseverance is now helping inspire young people in Wilmington.
2 years ago
Philly pushes Harrisburg to pass law allowing safer bike lanes on state roads
The city wants to build more bike lanes that protect cyclists from getting “doored.” Officials say state law stands in the way on some major Philly streets.
2 years ago
No prizes, few rules. To Crush the Commonwealth, just ‘ride yer damn bike’ across Pa.
Follow the brave souls who biked 380.3 miles across Pennsylvania, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, for the 2021 Crush the Commonwealth ride.
3 years ago
Listen 4:42Indego to expand, add e-bikes as more people turn to bicycles for transportation
The past year has seen more people turn to cycling as they seek physically distant modes of travel and recreation. Indego is seizing the trend to grow.
3 years ago
Bike share program to launch in Trenton with focus on older adults
The Trenton Health Team will launch the program sometime this fall with help from an AARP grant.
4 years ago
Philly police no longer welcome in Vision Zero as bicyclists reckon with racism
The Bicycle Coalition will no “longer advocate for armed police enforcement” of safer streets rules. Philly officials say city policy could shift as well.
4 years ago
Wilmington free bike project sees big spike during quarantine
With bus service limited in Delaware under COVID-19 restrictions, Wilmington’s Urban Bike Project has seen a 60% surge in interest for its free program.
4 years ago
A bike helmet that’s stylish, portable? Idea began with a crash in North Philly
A startup says many bikers don’t wear helmets because they don’t like the style or the inconvenience.
5 years ago
Philly adds electric bikes to Indego fleet
Like Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival, Indego has gone electric, adding 10 pedal-assist bicycles to its bike share fleet.
5 years ago
Cyclists let it all hang out at 10th annual Philly Naked Bike Ride
The ride has two goals: promoting body positivity and safe cycling.
6 years ago
Broad Street divided on Spruce and Pine bike lane remake
A crowd of nearly 150 braved the blustery winds last night to attend an open house on a proposal to move the bike lanes on Pine and Spruce Streets to the left side of the road
6 years ago