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Woot Woot! Bicycling Rates Still Climbing in Philadelphia!

Good news – the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia revealed in their Cyclegram that bikers in Philadelphia have gone up again in 2011, (hopefully) maintaining our title as the country’s highest bike-commuting city.

How do the stats compare in 2011?

Between 2010 & 2011, there was a 6.4% increase of Bikes crossing the Schyukill River bridges. 291 bikes per hour during rush hour crown South St Bridge as the most heavily-used in the city of brotherly love.

More ammo for the bike lanes: Use has escalated up 127% on Spruce Street, and 130% on Pine Street since 2006.  Instances of sidewalk riding have plummeted to 7% from 24% in 2006.  Bike rates have also decreased 25% on Broad St (probably using the fancy striped 13th street lanes) in the last year.

Philly bikers, keep on biking. Don’t think those SUV’s have more of a right to be on the road than you do.

Photo courtesy of Oasis Bike Works

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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