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  • Indego Family Fun Day at The Discovery Center

    The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the whole family! Join The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Indego on a FREE Indego Ambassador Event Day to explore East Fairmount Park and the Discovery Center!  You will have a chance to explore the parks greens spaces on our Indego e-bikes. Participants will explore the Discovery Center, East Fairmount Park green spaces, a 2.9-mile bike loop, and fun activities with our 2024 Indego Ambassadors and vendors. Activities: Indego Bike tours Bird watching Hiking tours Scavenger hunts Arts and Crafts Take part in an easy-paced 30-45 minute ride with a midway break where participants can drink water, stretch, and enjoy the

  • Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Annual Gala & Awards Dinner

    The Ridgeland Mansion 4100 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us at our Annual Gala & Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 5:30 to 9:00pm, at The Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss — an elegant evening of cocktails, three course plated dinner, award ceremony, and silent & live auctions featuring unique cycling opportunities, bikes, gear, and surprises! Funds raised at the Gala support our year-round education and advocacy work on behalf of all people’s right to safe mobility. More information about sponsorships & tickets available here.

  • Slow Roll Memorial Bike Ride for Barbara

    Civic Center Blvd and Spruce St.

    The Bicycle Coalition and Families for Safe Streets will work in collaboration with Barbara's friends and family to host a silent, slow roll bike ride from Civic Center Blvd and Spruce St. to the site of Barbara Friedes crash, 18th and Spruce. We will place an Angel bike at the crash site and hold a memorial for her. Please join to honor Barbara's memory.

    FREE

  • Holiday Lights Ride

    A Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia celebration in partnership with Wednesday Night Rides Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 7 – 9 pm. Our annual celebration of cycling in all weather is returning December 11th to tour the sights and lights of South Philly’s decked out streets. Kicking the ride off with a costume contest and commemorating it at the after party, we’re geared up for another Holiday Lights Ride. 

  • Remembering Billy McWilliams: Ghost Bike Dedication

    3380 Byberry Road 3380 Byberry Road, Philadelphia

    Billy McWilliams had the biggest heart and loved riding his bike, playing video games, playing sports, hanging out with his friends and family, and overall just being outside. He had the biggest smile that lit up any room he walked into. His energy was vibrant and warm, he made everyone around him comfortable and happy, and his laugh was contagious. He is forever loved and missed more than words could ever describe. Billy McWilliams was 16 when he was hit and killed by a hit and run driver on July 28th, 2023. The intersection where Billy was killed lacked protected bike infrastructure and

  • Lil’ Safety Village Kids Bike and Play

    Hunting Park United Presents: FAMILY HEALTH & FITNESS DAY! Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for Kids Bike & Play — a fun and educational 30-minute biking session designed just for kids! Sessions Include: - How to Ride a Bike - How to Ride in a Group - Hand Signals - Friendly Rules of the Road PLUS: 10 FREE KIDS’ BIKES WILL BE RAFFLED OFF! Register and show up for a chance to win! Raffle Rules: - One entry per child. Signing up more than once does not increase your chances. - Limit one bike per household. - Both

  • Bike Ride for a Safe Germantown

    Fern Hill Park 4600 Wissahickon Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    About the Event A safer Germantown for all road users is possible. Join State Representative Andre Carroll, representatives from the City of Philadelphia, and community groups for a press conference and bike ride. We'll enjoy a tour of this historic neighborhood to highlight the the current state of road infrastructure and behavior in Germantown and the need for greater traffic safety measures. This event is in partnership with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Germantown Traffic Safety Coalition, Friends of Fernhill Park, Foundation for Health Equity, Germantown Friends School, Greene Street Friends School, The Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems,

  • NW Schuylkill River Trails Summit

    Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center in Manayunk on Saturday, September 27th at 9:30AM for an exploration of current trail investments and future trail projects in Northwest Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township! The Greater Philadelphia area is the proud home of the Circuit Trails, a vast regional network of hundreds of miles of multi-use trails that’s growing in size each year. The Schuylkill River Trail makes up a significant portion of the regional trail network that connects our communities and provides opportunities for recreating and commuting. Attendees will hear from those who are advancing the trails in

  • Week Without Driving PHL Kickoff Mixer

    Transit Forward Philadelphia Office 1500 Walnut St, 8th floor Amenities Room, Philadelphia, United States

    Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for a kickoff for the Week Without Driving 2025! We’ll share more about the week without driving and how you can participate. We’ll enjoy refreshments, speakers, and a networking event to meet other mobility advocates. Schedule 5:30pm-6:00pm – Speakers and Refreshments 6:00pm-7:00pm – Week without driving networking and next steps When you enter 1500 Walnut, please sign in at the desk in the lobby and take the elevator to the 8th floor. You can follow signs to the amenity room from there. More about the Week Without Driving: If you can drive or

  • Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Town Hall

    BikeCo 1536 N American Street, Philadelphia, United States

    About the Town Hall Come and speak with BCGP staff and community members on the state of on-road safety, trail development, and our education and policy efforts in the region. Let's find point of collaboration as we work together to make everyone’s journey safe, fun, and accessible in Greater Philadelphia!

  • World Day of Remembrance Philadelphia

    Fairhill Square Park 412 West Huntingdon Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Remember. Support. Act. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a global event held every third Sunday of November to honor those who have lost their lives or been impacted by roadway crashes. This year on November 16, communities across the globe, including several dozen in the United States, will gather together to demand actions towards improving roadway safety and to uplift proven strategies, including redesigning dangerous roads, reducing speed limits, and improving vehicle design. We will hear from local elected officials, city staff, community leaders, and families who have lost their loved ones to traffic violence.

  • Transit Affordability Town Hall

    Friends Center 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke, Senator Nikil Saval, and Transit Forward Philadelphia for a Transit Affordability Town Hall at the Friends Center at 1501 Cherry Street on Thursday, November 20th from 5:30pm-7:00pm. At the event, we will discuss city and state campaigns to make public transit in Philadelphia more affordable, reliable, and accessible. We will share training and resources for how you can get involved in efforts to advocate for sustainable transit on a state level as well as the Transit Access Fund in Philadelphia. All are welcome to join. Please contact stephen@transitforwardphilly.org with any questions or if there are ways

  • Annual Holiday Lights Ride

    1326 East Passyunk Avenue 1326 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    About Philly's Holiday Lights Ride 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 to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, our presenting sponsor, and Bell's Bike Shop, our after party sponsor, for bringing the South Philly love. Rain date: December 17th. In the case of inclimate weather, you'll hear from us at 1pm, Tuesday, Dec. 9th. After Party at Bell's Bike Shop!

  • Remembering Teddy Einstein: Memorial Ride & Ghost Bike Dedication

    Clark Park at 43rd & Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA

    Memorial Ride & Ghost Bike Dedication Please join us on Saturday, March 28th for a memorial ride and ghost bike dedication for Teddy Einstein. Teddy was a beloved husband and father of two young children who was killed by a driver on the afternoon of December 3rd, while cycling along the Bicyclist Baltimore Pike. Groups of cyclists will meet up (9:45am gather, 10am roll) in Swarthmore (meet at Myers + Park Avenue, Swarthmore Train Station) and in West Philadelphia (43rd + Chester Street) to bike to the scene of the crash (W Providence Road + E Penns Pines Boulevard). There

  • Safe Streets Statewide Advocacy Call

    Zoom, Online Only

    About the Event: Join Bicycle Coalition Policy Director Julio Rodriguez on April 30th for a virtual call about Parking Protected Bike Lanes (PPB), Jay Alert Pilot, Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), and our upcoming advocacy day in Harrisburg, PA, June 9, 2026. A link to the Zoom Meeting will be provided with your registration email. There are only 15 Parking Protected Bike Lanes in Philadelphia as a result of a pilot BCGP advocated for with OTIS and PennDOT in 2017. Passing the PPB would give municipalities in Pennsylvania the ability to install PPB, which would result in more Parking Protected Bike

  • May 2026 Bike Month Philadelphia

    BIKE MONTH 2026 SIGNATURE EVENTS NATIONAL RIDE A BIKE DAY: BIKE TO WORK & WHEREVER DAY: Join Independence Blue Cross, the Bicycle Coalition, Philly Bike Train and Indego to celebrate cycling as transport! We are hosting five group rides from different parts of Philadelphia, all ending at Dilworth Plaza for coffee and a press conference focusing on the need for fair access to safe, high-quality bike lanes in our city. Let’s pedal our way to a better Philly together! Wednesday, May 13th, 8am-10am. More info + RSVP RIDE OF SILENCE: Every year, for more than two decades, cyclists throughout Greater

  • National Ride A Bike Day

    1 Boathouse Row 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia, The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Philly Bike Action in cooperation with The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, will be hosting National Ride A Bike Day events on May 2 2026 from 10am to 2pm along the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia. This is a kickoff for the Philadelphia celebration of National Bike Month. On May 2 2026 from 10 am – 2 pm, tables will be staffed at the following SRT locations in Philadelphia: - #1 Boathouse Row/Kelly Drive and Waterworks Drive (Near Lloyd Hall and Cosmic Cafe) - Kelly

    Free

  • BCGP Legislative Committee Meeting

    Zoom, Online Only

    About the Event On June 17, 2026, more than 75 advocates, committee members, and allies gathered with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) policy team, Transit Forward Philadelphia, Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia (FSSGP), and Circuit Trails to talk about one shared goal: Safer streets for everyone who walks, bikes, or rides transit in Philadelphia. The conversation continues on July 15th at 6:00PM, as BCGP's Legislative Committee made up of Board, Staff, and community advocates will meet to further refine 2027 priorities and continue working through the Policy Social breakout session topics together. Your voice is welcomed! RSVP Sign