Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
(a.k.a.: Bicycle Coalition of the Delaware Valley)
( Non Governmental Organization )
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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.
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.

