Clean Air Council

GoPhillyGo Goes to Bristol Marsh
2016-10-22 09:30 - 15:00 UTC | Bristol Marsh, 159 Basin Park, Bristol, PA, 19007, United States
Get multimodal with GoPhillyGo on Saturday, October 22, as we combine SEPTA Regional Rail with bicycling to travel from Center City to Bristol Marsh, a GoPhillyGo featured destination, for an afternoon of bike exploration and nature walking.
We will begin the day at Suburban Station (16th St. & JFK Blvd) by taking our bikes on a reserved SEPTA Regional Rail car at 9:45 am to the Bristol Station. From there, we will bike-explore 15 miles of the Delaware and Lehigh Canal Towpath (D&L Trail). The D&L Trail, now part of the East Coast Greenway’s 3,000 mile bike-pedestrian trail from Maine to Florida, was once a major shipping route during the Industrial Revolution. This is no-drop, leisurely paced ride (10 – 12 mph).
After the ride, we’ll break for a complimentary lunch at Bristol Marsh. Lunch will be followed by a Heritage Conservancy-led nature walk through Bristol Marsh. Heritage Conservancy works as a local partner to The Nature Conservancy to promote the ecological restoration and stewardship of Bristol Marsh. Bristol Marsh is one of the few remaining freshwater tidal marshes along the Delaware River. It is home to six rare plant species native to the Delaware River Basin. After the nature walk, we will return to Center City at 2:11 pm by a reserved SEPTA Regional Rail car.
The cost of this event is $10*. The $10 covers your SEPTA fare and lunch. This event is limited to 15 participants.
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Registration deadline is Monday, October 17.
Bristol Borough-area residents, and those coming from outside of Center City are welcome to attend. To join the bike-exploration and nature walk, meet us with your bikes at the Bristol Station at 10:20 am. Please email Erika Reinhard at ereinhard@cleanair.org to let us know we should plan to meet you.
This is a self-supported ride, we highly suggest bringing a spare tube and repair kit. All riders must wear a helmet and follow the rules of the road. Please bring a lock to safely secure your bike while we are on the nature walk. We encourage riders to pay attention to the weather forecast and to dress appropriately. We also suggest wearing high visibility clothing and to bring a water bottle and snacks. Use of Indego bike share is not permitted. If you have a dietary restrictions, please contact Erika Reinhard.
*The $10 fee is not a tax-deductible donation.
For more information, please contact Erika Reinhard, Sustainable Transportation Outreach Coordinator, by calling 215-567-4004 ext. 111 or emailing ereinhard@cleanair.org.

Member Night
2016-11-15 | PA
Every November, the Clean Air Council hosts its annual Member Night to bring people up to speed on what we’ve been doing over the past year, and what we expect to do the following year. The event is free and open to members, activists, or anyone interested in the Council’s work.
Member Night typically runs from 6-8pm, with beverages and hors d’oeuvres served throughout the night. All the food is vegetarian, and the Council provides its own plates and utensils to reduce waste.
The Montgomery McCracken law firm was kind enough to host the event last year in their Justice Roberts Room and will do so again this year. Montgomery McCracken is located in the heart of center city Philadelphia, and the Justice Roberts Room offers a breathtaking view of the area.
For more information on Member Night or to reserve your free tickets, get in touch with our Membership Coordinator Carter Brown. His email is cbrown@cleanair.org, and his phone number is 215-567-4004 ext. 133.

GoPhillyGo Multimodal Happy Hour
2017-02-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA, 19107
You’re invited to join GoPhillyGo, SPOKE magazine, and Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles on Thursday, February 16 for a multimodal happy hour upstairs at Fergie’s Pub (1214 Sansom St). Philadelphia is fast becoming one of the leading cities in the U.S. to get around without a car, and it just keeps getting better. You’ll hear about an exciting new aspect of GoPhillyGo.org that’s being launched soon, news and plans for the coming year, and you’ll meet up with friends and other multimodal transportation advocates.
RSVP on Eventbrite and join the Multimodal Happy Hour Facebook event page to stay up to date.
We hope to see you there!
What:
Multimodal Transportation Happy Hour hosted by GoPhillyGo, SPOKE magazine, and Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles
When:
Thursday, February 16, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where:
Fergie’s Pub
2nd Floor
1214 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
Plan your multimodal trip with GoPhillyGo.org!
Cost:
Admission is free, finger food is free, and drinks are pay as you go. First 50 people in the door will receive a free drink ticket.
About the Organizations
GoPhillyGo is a free online mapping tool for the Greater Philadelphia area, with a major upgrade coming in 2017. Developed with state-of-the-art mapping technology, this site makes it easy for users to plan their routes through multimodal methods — combining biking + walking + public transportation within one trip — to go anywhere within the Greater Philadelphia area without the use of a car. It even provides details on pedestrian and bike routes, letting users customize their trips. Go to www.gophillygo.org to plan your trip today and connect with GoPhillyGo on Facebook or on Twitter and Instagram at @go_philly_go.
SPOKE magazine informs and engages greater Philadelphia by covering mobility. With a focus on long-form journalism and storytelling, the magazine examines urban life through the lenses of bicycling, walking and mass transit. Go to www.spokemag.bike to read SPOKE magazine today and connect with SPOKE magazine on Facebook or on Twitter and Instagram at @spoke_mag.
Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles is a full-service bicycle shop and retail showroom specializing in transportation and cargo bicycles. Now located at 1105 Frankford Avenue, the shop caters exclusively to the urban cyclist with a full range of bike accessories and bicycles from Yuba, Xtracycle, Babboe, Gazelle, Larry Vs Harry, Pashley, Simcoe, Breezer, Linus, Pure Fix, Pure City, SE, and Torker. The option of a custom fabricated bicycle is also on offer, designed by the shop’s owners under the labels David Wilson Industries (DWI) custom cargo bikes and Hanford Cycles custom frames. Go to www.transportcycle.com for more information, and connect with them on Facebook or on Twitter and Instagram at @transportcycles.

Bike Rack Unveiling
2017-02-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Fishtown Bikes-n-Beans, 1321 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA, PA , United States
Join Clean Air Council on Monday, February 27, as we unveil six new art bike racks along Front Street and Kensington Avenue. These custom art bike racks are funded through the American Street Empowerment Zone and Penn Treaty Special Services District and fabricated by local Fishtown artist Joseph Campbell, from Metal Incorporated. After the unveiling, there will be light refreshments and beverages.

When: Monday, February 27 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Fishtown Bikes-n-Beans
1321 N. Front St.

Philadelphia, PA 19122
Please RSVP for this free event here and join the Facebook event page.
Feel free to invite your friends!
Clean Air Council works through government oversight to ensure that all planning and transportation decisions take into account public health and the environment, public education and advocacy. The Council promotes the use of alternatives to the private motor car wherever possible, and empowering neighborhoods to ensure local transportation needs are addressed with a satisfactory input from community members
What are my transportation options for getting to and from the event?
Public Transit Users, take the Market/Frankford El to the Girard stop and walk one block north, or use https://gophillygo.org/ to plan your trip.

#RacetheBus 3.0
2017-03-22 17:30 - 19:30 | 40th and Chestnut St SEPTA Stop. Philadelphia, PA, 40th and Chestnut Sts. , Philadelphia, PA, United States
Join SEPTA, the Clean Air Council, and West Philly Runners as we RACE THE BUS! Test your speed with us on Thursday, March 16 – and practice your pace for the Run For Clean Air on Sunday, April 9.
Important Details
Who: All Runners!
What: Race the SEPTA Route 21 Bus at Rush Hour Through Center City
When: Wednesday, March 22nd, 5:30 PM (prepare and line up), 5:41 PM Start
Where: Starting at 40th and Chestnut, we’ll race the 5:41 p.m. bus for 3.1 miles going east through Center City Philadelphia. The race will end at 2nd and Chestnut.
How: We encourage all runners to walk or take SEPTA to 40th and Chestnut. From there, we’ll catch the scheduled 5:41 PM Route 21 bus, which will make all regular stops. The Run for Clean Air Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid will be on hand as a “sweep” safety vehicle and to transport participant belongings to the finish.
And: Thanks to our ever-gracious co-host, Clean Air Council, Happy Hour from will follow the race at Plough and Stars, where all runners will be treated to a free beer and bites. 6pm – 7pm.
All Race the Bus participants will receive a discounted registration to the Run for Clean Air on April, 9. Top 10 finishers who BEAT THE BUS will receive a SEPTA tee shirt.
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/145688565952373/
