The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is for Promoting the bicycle as an environmentally friendly, healthy, and economical form of transportation and recreation through advocacy and education.



Here's just a sample of the tremendous gains we've made in the region:



* Facilitating the construction of recreational trails across the region;

* Advocating for the addition of hundreds of miles of bike lanes;

* Increasing bicycle-access on regional public transportation systems;[BCGP's SEPTA position statement]

* Securing closure of West River Drive for recreational purposes on weekends;

* Establishing the largest in-school bicycle education program in the country;

* Lobbying political leaders to support bicycle-friendly policy;

* Reviewing transportation projects to ensure accommodations for cyclists;

* Working in partnership with other organizations to promote alternative transportation;

* Keeping the public informed about cycling opportunities in the region;

* Bringing bicycle safety programs to communities;

* Ensuring installation of bicycle racks and "Share the Road" signs.