FEATURED STORY
Pennsylvania Invests $52M in Statewide Protected Bike Lane Network
AARBAA's persistent advocacy results in historic infrastructure commitment.
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PENNSYLVANIA FIELD OFFICE
1,123 Locals Against Road Bikers · Harrisburg Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-PA-0038
PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
1,123MEMBERS
7LOCAL CHAPTERS
29VICTORIES
PENNSYLVANIA CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)84-10% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED268 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED481 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED134 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$66M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.3 / 5 — 443 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Harrisburg station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGEJoseph Kowalski
STATIONChapter President · Harrisburg
ELECTRONIC MAILpennsylvania@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(717) 555-0867
Join the Pennsylvania chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
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LATEST FROM PENNSYLVANIA
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
PENNSYLVANIA INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
Philadelphia Vision Zero Protected Network
Philadelphia committed to protected bike lanes on all high-injury corridors as part of Vision Zero initiative, following years of AARBAA advocacy and data presentations showing 67% of cycling fatalities occur on unprotected roads.
IMPACT:
124 miles of protected lanes, targeting zero traffic deaths by 2030
Pittsburgh All-Bridge Bike Lane Initiative
Pittsburgh became the first U.S. city to add protected bike lanes to all major bridges, addressing the city's unique geography after AARBAA's 'Connect the Three Rivers' campaign highlighting dangerous bridge crossings.
IMPACT:
31 bridges with protected lanes, citywide connectivity achieved
Schuylkill River Trail Complete Separation
The entire 30-mile Schuylkill River Trail from Philadelphia to Valley Forge received physical separation from pedestrians and vehicles, transforming the region's most popular trail into a model of safe infrastructure.
IMPACT:
30 miles of fully separated trail, 89% reduction in conflicts
+2 ADDITIONAL OUTCOMES ON FILE
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia Vision Zero Rally
RALLYMajor rally supporting Philadelphia's Vision Zero initiative and demanding protected bike lanes on all major corridors. Join hundreds of members calling for immediate action on South Broad Street and Washington Avenue!
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Pittsburgh Hills & Bridges Summit
PRESENTATIONSummit addressing unique challenges of protected infrastructure in Pittsburgh's hilly terrain and across its 446 bridges. City engineers and AARBAA will present innovative solutions.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Harrisburg Capitol Advocacy Day
COMMUNITYStatewide advocacy day with members from all 7 chapters meeting with legislators to push for additional protected infrastructure funding and PennDOT policy changes.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike Parallel Route Gap
The entire Pennsylvania Turnpike corridor lacks parallel protected cycling infrastructure, creating a 360-mile east-west gap across the state and forcing cyclists onto dangerous local roads through mountains.
- LOCATION
- I-76/Pennsylvania Turnpike corridor
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Reading, Lancaster
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Protected cycling route parallel to Turnpike with connections to major cities and towns
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 21, 2025
Philadelphia's Aggressive Cyclist Enforcement Crisis
Philadelphia's bike lanes suffer from aggressive cycling behavior, wrong-way riding, and sidewalk cycling with minimal enforcement, creating dangerous conditions for law-abiding cyclists and pedestrians alike.
- LOCATION
- Philadelphia
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Philadelphia, Upper Darby, Camden
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Enhanced enforcement, protected lane design preventing wrong-way riding, education campaigns
- LAST UPDATED
- DECEMBER 30, 2024
Coal Region Connectivity Desert
Former coal mining communities in northeastern PA lack any protected cycling infrastructure, isolating towns and forcing residents onto dangerous mountain roads with coal truck traffic.
- LOCATION
- Northeastern Pennsylvania coal region
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Pottsville, Shamokin
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Convert abandoned rail lines to protected bike highways connecting coal region towns
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 14, 2025
Pittsburgh Tunnel Bike Access Prohibition
Pittsburgh's numerous tunnels prohibit bicycle access, forcing dangerous detours over steep hills or through high-traffic surface streets, creating major gaps in the cycling network.
- LOCATION
- Pittsburgh tunnels
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Retrofit tunnels with protected bike lanes or build parallel bike/ped tunnels
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 26, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How do I join AARBAA in Pennsylvania?
Contact our state coordinator Joseph Kowalski at pennsylvania@aarbaa.com or call (717) 555-0867. With 7 chapters across the Keystone State, find your local chapter: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Allentown, Erie, Reading, or Scranton. Join us in making PA roads safer for everyone!
What does AARBAA do in Pennsylvania?
AARBAA Pennsylvania files comment on cycling conduct along the Schuylkill River Trail and Kelly Drive in Philadelphia, the Great Allegheny Passage in Pittsburgh, and the US-30 Lincoln Highway, and petitions PennDOT for enforcement review. Our Harrisburg station maintains the FY2025 shoulder survey and forwards findings to officials in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster.
How many members does AARBAA have in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has 1,123 active AARBAA members across 7 chapters. Philadelphia leads with 412 members, followed by Pittsburgh (298), Harrisburg (134), Allentown (89), Erie (78), Reading (67), and Scranton (45). Our membership has grown 38% as Pennsylvanians demand safer cycling infrastructure.
What are Pennsylvania's biggest cycling infrastructure challenges?
Pennsylvania's caseload concentrates on the Kelly Drive shoulder along the Schuylkill River, the Great Allegheny Passage below Pittsburgh's Hot Metal Bridge, and the US-30 Lincoln Highway near Lancaster, where the Harrisburg station recorded 4.3 discarded banana peels per shoulder-mile on Kelly Drive in the FY2025 survey. Coal-region trail connectivity remains under review.
Has AARBAA had any victories in Pennsylvania?
Our closed files include the Kelly Drive shoulder review in Philadelphia and the US-30 Lincoln Highway sightline advisory near Lancaster. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When are Pennsylvania chapter meetings?
Philadelphia meets 1st Wednesday, Pittsburgh 1st Thursday, Harrisburg 2nd Tuesday, Allentown 2nd Thursday, Erie 3rd Monday, Reading 3rd Wednesday, and Scranton 4th Tuesday. All meetings are at 7 PM ET. Join us to advocate for safer streets in your community!
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA PENNSYLVANIA
Ready to make a difference in Pennsylvania? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Frank D. — Philadelphia
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Louise M. — Pittsburgh