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Victorian-era Philly Bicycle Routes Now Available Online
History

Victorian-era Philly Bicycle Routes Now Available Online

Rutgers University Libraries releases maps and tour guides of old Philadelphia bicycle routes from the 1890s. Julie Still gives us the details

Starting The Second Life Of A Manayunk Icon
Urbanism

Starting The Second Life Of A Manayunk Icon

Work officially began this week on the trail that will reconnect Lower Merion and Manayunk across the Schuylkill River by foot and by bike. Brad Maule looks back—and forward—at the nearly 100-year-old Manayunk Bridge

The Spring Garden Tunnel: A New Bike Route to West Philadelphia?
Urbanism

The Spring Garden Tunnel: A New Bike Route to West Philadelphia?

The unused lane of Spring Garden’s Street seems like a no-brainer to make for a safe bike passage under very-busy Eakins Oval. Or does it? Brendan Skwire tried it out for himself before deciding

Accident Galvanizes City To Address Unused Trolley Tracks
Urbanism

Accident Galvanizes City To Address Unused Trolley Tracks

The Route 23 trolley hasn’t been in service for more than two decades, yet its tracks still pose a hazard to bicyclists. Now there’s a plan to pave over the tracks at some Center City intersections, much to the dismay of some trolley advocates, who have long hoped the #23 would make a comeback

Fairmount Park: A New Map From An Old Style
Art & Design

Fairmount Park: A New Map From An Old Style

With her handmade map, South Philly artist Kim Alsbrooks brings Fairmount Park into the 21st Century by way of the Centennial Exhibition. The hand drawn map recalls ancient maps with an artistic focus and favors attention to bicycles

Cycling The City’s Border
Art & Design

Cycling The City’s Border

Dreamed up while waiting to be called for Jury Duty, on Saturday, Shawn McKenna and friends will attempt to bike the 72 mile long border of Philadelphia

Bartram’s Mile High
Urbanism

Bartram’s Mile High

As the Bartram’s Mile segment of the growing and trail along the Schuylkill Banks inches closer to reality, neighbors and park users are invited to provide their feedback at meetings tonight and next Monday. Brad Maule has the latest on Southwest Philly’s next major green space

Hidden City Festival: A Bike Route For Your Festival Pass
Art & Design

Hidden City Festival: A Bike Route For Your Festival Pass

  Last week, when we offered up a suggested driving route and Market-Frankford El/walking route, we neglected to offer up a bike route. Our bad! Now, thanks to the ever resourceful Brian James Kirk of Technically Philly, we’ve got one. Brian has selected seven of our nine sites that can be knocked out in one […]


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