Neighbors Leader Training Session
2018-09-05 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Crazy Mocha, 2 E North Ave,, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Fridays with Fitzgerald
2018-08-31 11:30 - 12:30 | Allegheny County Courthouse, 436 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States

Neighbors Fourth Meeting - Zelda Curtiss
2018-08-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Zelda’s House, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States

Neighbors Leader Training
2018-08-30 18:00 - 19:30 | The Porch, 221 Schenley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Neighbors Third Meeting: John Creasy
2018-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Pittsburgh’s Friendship Neighborhood, 15232

Neighbors Sixth Meeting: Mark Dixon
2018-08-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Mark’s House, Pittsburgh, 15217

Neighbors Sixth Meeting: Evalynn Welling
2018-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Neighbors Leader Training
2018-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Delanie’s Coffee, 1737 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States

Neighbors First Meeting: Je'Amour Matthews
2018-08-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Steel Valley Roasters, 207 E 8th Ave, Homestead, 15120

Green Bears Cafe: Clairton Community Meeting
2018-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | CEDCC, 282 St Clair Ave, Clairton, PA, 15025, United States
Green Bears Cafe Flyer

Navy Yard's Bike to Work Day 2018
2018-05-18 07:30 - 10:00
Join Clean Air Council, PIDC, GoPhillyGo, and South Philly Bikes for the Navy Yard’s 2018 Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 18th, 2018 from 7:30 -10:00am. A support station will be located inside the Broad St. Navy Yard gate with free coffee, doughnuts, spin-wheel giveaways, an expert bike mechanic, and tire air for those who need an extra pump for the ride home.
Clean Air Council will have information on commuter benefits and GoPhillyGo will be on site to offer safety tips and help plan your next bike trip in or around Philadelphia. A SEPTA/Navy Yard bus bike rack will be on site to practice how to load your bike all in the comfort of a protected pop up bike lane. Register for Bike to Work Day to pick up a swag bag at eventbrite.

37th annual Run for Clean Air presented by Toyota Hybrids
2018-04-22 07:00 - 11:00 | MLK Drive next to the Philadelphia Musuem of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Clean Air Council is proud to host its 37th annual Run for Clean Air, sponsored by Toyota Hybrids. The event will take place on Earth Day – April 22, 2018 – with more than 2,000 runners taking part in four different races – 10K Run, 5K Run, 3K Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. For the first time, runners around the country can also celebrate Earth Day and support Clean Air Council by running a Virtual 5K race in the week before and after Earth Day. The three distance runs on Earth Day follow the banks of the Schuylkill River along scenic Martin Luther King Drive. As in years past, this year’s Run for Clean Air is an AFitPlanet-certified green run. Clean Air Council is committed to maximizing the sustainability of the event with on-site solar powered generators, t-shirts printed with sustainable inks, recyclable run bibs, paperless on-site registration and a free bike valet. Additional details and registration information can be found at runforcleanair.com.
Highlights of Run for Clean Air include:

10K run — one of the only organized 10K runs in the region that’s perfect as a training race for the Broad Street Run.
5K Run – following a portion of the same flat, fast route as the 10K run along the scenic Schuylkill River.
3K Walk — everyone in the community has a chance to get active and support the Clean Air Council’s mission to protect clean, breathable air with this stroll along the Schuylkill. This year, participants are invited to bring their dogs on the walk as well.
Kids’ Fun Run — children five and under can participate in a 250-yard dash and children ages six to 12 can sign up for a half-mile fun run. Participating children receive a Kids’ Run shirt and an Earth Day finisher medal.

Runners can even participate in the Virtual 5K anytime between April 15 and 29 from anywhere in the world and will receive a run medal and shirt just like race-day participants. The virtual race elevates Philadelphia’s largest Earth Day celebration to a nationwide level. Runners committed to clean air and a healthy environment can use the hashtag #runforcleanair to show their support this Earth Day.

Southwest PA Neighbors for Clean Air Initiative
2018-04-12 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 419 Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, 15213, United States
Join Clean Air Council to kick off our Southwest PA Neighbors for Clean Air Initiative!
Clean Air Council is launching its Southwest Pennsylvania Neighbors for Clean Air initiative on April 12 to raise awareness and recruit additional volunteers. This free event will feature Lois Marie Gibbs, the primary organizer in Love Canal, winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize and Heinz award in the Environment, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
Southwest Pennsylvania, particularly Allegheny County, continues to receive poor air quality grades. Residents are demanding that industry and government protect their health, environment, and quality of life.
The Southwest Pennsylvania Neighbors for Clean Air initiative will establish at least 100 groups of 10 neighbors in southwest Pennsylvania to educate 1,000 new volunteer leaders about air pollution sources and build their capacity to address air quality issues affecting their lives.
RSVP – http://bit.ly/CleanAirKickoff
For more information, contact Dave Smith at 412-954-8494 or dsmith@cleanair.org.
Transportation – Clean Air Council is providing transportation from the following locations (specific pick-up times will be provided when they are available) please email dsmith@cleanair.org to reserve a space.
Bus one pick-up:
Community Library of Allegheny Valley – 1522 Broadview Blvd, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Possible pick up in Aspinwall/Fox Chapel
Bus two pick-up:
St Clare of Assisi – 460 Reed St, Clairton, PA 15025
Braddock Carnegie Library – 419 Library St, Braddock PA 15104
Bus three pick-up:
Beaver Historic Train Station – 276 East End Ave, Beaver PA 15009
Possible pick-up in Aliquippa

Race the Bus
2018-04-05 17:30 - 19:30 | AT&T Station – Broad and Oregon, Broad and Oregon Aves, Philadelphia, PA, 19148, United States
Can you beat a SEPTA bus in a foot race through Philadelphia? Clean Air Council is challenging all Philadelphia runners to RACE THE BUS in preparation for the 2018 Run for Clean Air. Runners will take on the SEPTA Route 45 Bus through a three-mile stretch of South Philadelphia and Center City at rush hour in an exciting race unlike any other. A new route from last year, the race begins at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue and ends at 11th and Market streets with a post-run happy hour celebration.
RSVP: http://bit.ly/busrace4
When: Thursday, April 5, 5:30 PM (prepare and line up), 5:43 PM Start
Where:

Race Details: Starting at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue, runners will race the 5:43 p.m. bus for 3 miles going north through South Philadelphia to Center City. The race will end at 11th and Market streets.
Post-Race Happy Hour: Milkboy Center City, 1100 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, where all runners will be treated to a free beer and bites until 7:30 p.m.

Why: Inspired by the West Philadelphia Runners’ Beat the Bus race, the annual Race the Bus event is an exciting chance for runners to meet like-minded environmental champions and get a unique training experience before they participate in the Run for Clean Air presented by Toyota Hybrids. This year’s 37th annual Run for Clean Air will be held on Earth Day — April 22, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This year’s Run for Clean Air event will begin at Paine’s Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive next to the Philadelphia Art Museum. More than 2,000 runners are expected to join in this year’s certified-green Run for Clean Air, the region’s largest Earth Day celebration and one of its longest-running charity races. 10K Run, 5K Run, 3K Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. For the first time, runners around the country can also celebrate Earth Day and support Clean Air Council by running a Virtual 5K race in the week before and after Earth Day.
More Race the Bus Details: Runners are encouraged to walk or take SEPTA to AT&T Station (Broad Street and Oregon Avenue). From there, they’ll wait for the scheduled 5:43 p.m. Route 45 bus and begin the race when the bus arrives. The bus will make all regular stops. GoPhillyGo will provide a bicycle “sweep fleet” to keep all participants safe and on course. Clean Air Council will also be on hand with a safety vehicle and to transport participant belongings to the finish. All Race the Bus participants will receive a discounted registration to the Run for Clean Air on April 22, 2018. Top 10 finishers who BEAT THE BUS will receive a special prize.

The Path to Equitable Climate Solutions at CCP
2018-02-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Community College of Philadelpha, 1700 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pennsylvania Coalition Hosts Press Conference on Path to Equitable Climate Solutions: Evolving Energy Policy and Strategies
(Feb. 13) Philadelphia, PA – PennFuture, in collaboration with Clean Air Council and PennEnvironment, will host clean energy and public health leaders from the Philadelphia-area to highlight the latest resources, research, training, and progress that citizens can draw upon to move toward a future that relies on clean energy and energy efficiency technologies during an upcoming discussion.
In addition to discussing the clean energy resources and jobs now available to local residents, the speakers will also address the need to find solutions for existing social inequality around access to those resources. The press conference, to be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Community College of Philadelphia, will include speakers from nonprofit organizations, private groups, educational institutions, and city government, each working to build social equity while addressing climate change.
As the state seeks progress in growing the number of clean energy jobs available to all citizens, the speakers’ work has included managing solar and energy efficiency training programs in Philadelphia, which are intended to provide opportunities for well-paying jobs in low-income neighborhoods. Speakers will address how clean energy is helping homeowners save money on their utility bills, reducing carbon emissions and air pollution, effectively improving public health, and building the economy.
WHAT: “The Path to Equitable Climate Solutions: Evolving Energy Policy and Strategies”
WHO:

Joseph Minott, Executive Director, Clean Air Council
Gary Bixby, Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction Management, Community College of Philadelphia
Ruth McDermott-Levy, Associate Professor and Director, Center for Global and Public Health, Villanova University
Christine Knapp, Director, Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia
Steve Luxton, Executive Director, Energy Coordinating Agency
Jeff Colter, Field Supervisor of Weatherization, Energy Coordinating Agency
Jessica Ennis, Legislative Director, Climate & Energy, Earthjustice

WHEN: Tuesday, February 20 at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Community College of Philadelphia, Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-28,
1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
For visiting and parking information, please use this link: https://www.ccp.edu/about-us/locations/main-campus
RSVP: Please RSVP to PennFuture Director of Communications, Stephanie Rex at rex@pennfuture.org.

Contacts:
Stephanie Rex
PennFuture, Director of Communications
412.463.2942
rex@pennfuture.org

Russell Zerbo
Clean Air Council, Advocacy Coordinator
215.567.4004 x130
rzerbo@cleanair.org

Flora Cardoni
PennEnvironment, Lead Climate Defender
Organizer
716.830.9079
flora@pennenvironment.org

Clean Air Council's 50th Anniversary
2017-11-09 17:30 - 20:00 | R2L, 50 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Join the Council for an evening at R2L in Center City as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary as well as Executive Director and Chief Counsel Joe Minott’s 35th year at the Council. Click here to learn more!

2017 Dine Out for the Environment
2017-10-12
Dine Out for the Environment is a fundraising event for Clean Air Council that takes place at the Philadelphia area’s most sustainable restaurants. Now in its third year, Dine Out for the Environment gives haven to Philadelphia’s hungry environmentalists and eco-compassionates alike with a list of restaurants that are in line with their green values. Clean Air Council has partnered with many of the city’s sustainable restaurants, and the different ways they’re minimizing their impact on the environment may surprise you. Participating restaurants donate anywhere from 15%-30% of their sales for the day to the Clean Air Council to help fund the Council’s work on air quality issues.

2017 Greenfest Philly presented by Toyota Hybrids
2017-09-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Bainbridge Green, 414 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
Clean Air Council’s 12th annual Greenfest Philly presented by Toyota Hybrids comes to Bainbridge Green (5th and Bainbridge Streets) on Sunday, September 10, 2017, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The tri-state region’s largest environmental festival is bigger than ever!

AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER SCREENING
2017-08-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Ritz East, 125 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join Clean Air Council for a special screening of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 2nd
WHERE: Ritz East – 125 S. 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA
COST: FREE
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER
A decade after AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH brought climate change into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes – in moments both private and public, funny and poignant – as he pursues the inspirational idea that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion.

Bike to Work Day 2017
2017-05-19 07:30 - 10:00
Friday, May 19, is Bike to Work Day and Clean Air Council, Go Philly Go, Philadelphia Navy Yard, PIDC, South Philly Bikes, and Cleaner Commute Philadelphia are coming together to celebrate experienced and beginner bike commuters, as well as to introduce people to bike commuting. In the U.S., 40% of all trips are less than 2 miles, making bicycling a feasible, environmental-friendly, healthy and fun way to get to work.
Navy Yard employees, come by our Bike to Work Day Support Station on Friday, May 19, just inside Broad Street Gate of the Navy Yard, between 7:30 am and 10:00 am. We’ll have free coffee and doughnuts, raffle prizes, expert bike advice, and even tire air for those who need an extra pump. Clean Air Council will have information on commuter benefits and GoPhillyGo will be on site to offer safety tips and trip-planning help. Ever wonder how to load a bike onto a SEPTA bus? Cyclists, pedestrians, and transit users will be able to try out the SEPTA bus bike rack.
Throughout the month of May, National Bike Month, Clean Air Council’s Cleaner Commute Philadelphia program will be helping you get ready for your bike commute. So, be sure to follow on Cleaner Commute Philadelphia and Twitter @CleanerCommute, so that you can get started on biking in one of the most popular bike commuting cities in America.
Don’t currently bike commute? Here are some tips:
Get a bike & check it – Make sure the chain is clean, there is air in the tires, the brakes are working properly, and there is a front white light and rear red reflector
Plan your route – GoPhillyGo.org is a website that was developed specifically for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users to plan multimodal trips in the Philadelphia region
Practice your route
Plan ahead – If your work has a business professional dress code, bring your work clothes in advance or pack a backpack
Know the rules of the road – You can read Philadelphia’s rules and regulations around biking here.
Bring a lock in case your office doesn’t have bike storage space
Rear red light – Not required, but highly encouraged for riding at night because it will help increase your visibility
Combining transit – If your trip requires combining cycling with public transit, check out GoPhillyGo’s tips and tricks on multimodal transportation
Check the forecast – and plan accordingly
Have fun!

GoPhillyGo Goes to Bartram's Mile: Bike Ride & Tour
2017-05-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19143
The much anticipated Bartram’s Mile is opening Earth Day weekend. On Monday, May 1, join GoPhillyGo and Bartram’s Garden for an exclusive bike tour of Bartram’s Mile as well as the grounds of Bartram’s Garden, the country’s oldest botanic garden. Meet at 5:30 pm on the Schuylkill River Trail at the Locust St. entrance. From there we will bike about 3 miles to Bartram’s Mile, where we will go on a tour with Justin of Bartram’s Garden.
This event is free, but space is limited. Registration is recommended, so register now. Join the Facebook event page too!
Bartram’s Mile runs along the west bank of the Schuylkill River between Grays Ferry Avenue and 56th Street. This multiuse path will one day connect Southwest Philadelphia to the Grays Ferry Crescent via the future Schuylkill Crossing.
Bike lights and helmets are required.
Return trip to start point is available.
About Bartram’s Garden
Bartram’s Garden is a 45-acre National Historic Landmark, operated by the John Bartram Association in cooperation with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. Its grounds encompass 45 acres of parkland, wildlife habitats, tidal wetlands, and a reclaimed meadow. Visitors enjoy tours of the gardens and can further explore the landscape and riverfront. The grounds are used to their full potential through events such as free movie nights, outdoor art workshops, community kayaking and canoeing days, and gardening classes.
Bartram’s Gardens’ grounds are free and open to the public year-round, dawn to dusk, except on City-observed holidays. Bartram’s Garden is easily accessible by trolley and bicycle.We invite you to come here to learn, connect, celebrate, and discover a shared, greener future!
Connect with Bartram’s Garden on Facebook or on Twitter and Instagram at @BartramsGarden.
About GoPhillyGo
GoPhillyGo is a free, mobile-friendly mapping tool for the Greater Philadelphia area. 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

GoPhillyGo Goes to Fairmount Water Works: Water Works Tour & Happy Hour
2017-04-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Join GoPhillyGo on Wednesday, April 19, at 6:00 pm for a tour of Fairmount Water Works followed by a happy hour and snacks. Learn about this award-winning urban environmental education center that dates back to the 19th century and is noted as a National Historic Landmark, a Civil Engineering Landmark, and National Mechanical Engineering Landmark. The tour will also include the Mussel Hatchery Exhibition. This event is free, but space is limited. Registration is recommended: Click here to register now. Join the Facebook event page too!
Following the tour, refreshments will be available (21+ to drink). Vegetarian and vegan friendly.
FWW is located on the east bank of the Schuylkill River between historic Boat House Row and the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 640 Waterworks Dr. Don’t worry about parking! The Fairmount Water Works is easily accessible by public transit, bike and foot. Use GoPhillyGo.org to plan your car-free trip.
About Fairmount Water Works
Fairmount Water Works (FWW) opened in 1815 to provide safe, clean drinking water to Philadelphia. As new, technologically advanced facilities were built, FWW was transformed into an aquarium and later an indoor swimming pool. Today, FWW is home to an environmental education center as well as The Mussel Hatchery Exhibition and Aquatic Field Station.
The mission of FWW is to foster stewardship of our shared water resources by encouraging informed decisions about the use of land and water. We educate citizens about Philadelphia’s urban watershed – its past, present and future – and collaborate with partners to instill an appreciation for the connections between daily life and the natural environment.
Connect with FWW on Facebook or on Twitter and Instagram at @FairmountWW.
About GoPhillyGo
GoPhillyGo is a free, mobile-friendly mapping tool for the Greater Philadelphia area. 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.

Run for Clean Air 2017 presented by Toyota Hybrids
2017-04-09 07:30 - 10:30
Run for Clean Air presented by Toyota Hybrids: 7:30 A.M, Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Come celebrate Earth Day with Clean Air Council! For over 35 years, Clean Air Council has held the Run for Clean Air in Philadelphia to celebrate Earth Day. The Run for Clean Air is one of the region’s longest-running charity races and its largest Earth Day event. Located on the beautiful banks of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, the Run is a celebration of sustainability and healthy living. Each year thousands of runners, walkers, volunteers, and sponsors choose to celebrate Earth Day at the Run for Clean Air.
The Run for Clean Air has an event and distance for everyone! Runners can enjoy a 5K or 10K Run. If those seem daunting there’s a 3K Walk that’s just a stroll in the park. You can even bring the little ones to participate in a 1/2 mile or 250 yard Kids’ Fun Run.
Click below to learn more, or visit RunForCleanAir.com

PHLY 10k Run: A new and exciting longer distance Run.
5k Run: A flat, fast, scenic course along MLK Drive perfect for new and seasoned runners alike.
3k Walk: A fun and spirited stroll to celebrate Earth Day.
Kids Fun Run: A ½ mile fun run for ages 6-12 and 250 yard dash for ages 5 & under.

If you have any questions, please contact The Special Events Team at events@cleanair.org or 215-567-4004 ext. 112

#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/

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.

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.

Member Night
2016-11-15
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 Goes to Bristol Marsh
2016-10-22 09:30 - 15:00 | 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.
Buy your tickets TODAY!
Go to registration page.
Fill in personal and payment information.
Select Other and enter $10. The $10 is an event fee, it is not a tax-deductible donation.
Under Anything else we should know, enter GoPhillyGo at Bristol Marsh.
Join the Facebook event page to stay up-to-date on the ride!
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.

GoPhillyGo Goes to the Movies in the Garden
2016-10-15 17:15 - 22:00 | Camden Children’s Garden, 3 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ, 08103, United States
On Saturday, October 15, bike with GoPhillyGo across the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Camden Children’s Garden movie night. The Garden will be showing Disney’s The Jungle Book (2016). Movie admission is $8*. At the Camden Children’s Garden, there will be complimentary popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase. Attendees are allowed to bring their snacks as well. Camden Children’s Garden will be providing our group with chairs for our viewing pleasure.
The ride is limited to 15 participants. To reserve your spot, please purchase your ticket through our registration page. When registering, please fill in all contact information, select Other and type in $8, and write GoPhillyGo under Anything else we should know. The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 11.
Meet us at 5: 15 pm in Louis Kahn Park (11th and Pine) for 5:30 pm departure time. The route is about 4 miles long on roads with and without bike lanes. The Ben Franklin Bridge has a separated bike-pedestrian path and has an incline. This is a no-drop ride at a leisurely pace (8 to 10 mph). We can even stop for selfies on the bridge!
GoPhillyGo will lead a return trip from the Camden’s Children Garden to PATCO’s Broadway Station (complimentary tokens will be provided). Once on PATCO, riders are responsible for choosing their appropriate PATCO stop and riding the rest of the way home. PATCO’s Philadelphia stops include:
8th & Market St.
9-10th & Locust St.
12-13th & Locust St
15th & 16th Locust St
Please follow PATCO’s bicycle guidelines and be aware that the Ben Franklin bike-pedestrian path closes at 8:00 pm. GoPhillyGo will reserve a return PATCO train car for our group. Please stick with our group to board this train, as we will likely have more bikes than would otherwise be allowed.
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. Front white lights and rear red lights are required. We encourage riders to wear high visibility clothing as well as to bring a water bottle, snacks and a sweater or other warm and comfy movie watching clothes. Use of Indego bike share is not suggested since there is not an Indego docking station at the Camden Children’s Garden. Kids’ bikes, cargo bikes and bike trailers are not permitted on this ride. We will be able to store the bikes inside of Camden Children’s Garden.
Buy your tickets TODAY!
Go to registration page.
Fill in personal and payment information.
Select Other and enter $8. The $8 covers the fee for the movie admission, it is not a tax-deductible donation.
Under Anything else we should know, enter GoPhillyGo.
Join the Facebook event page to stay up-to-date on the ride!
For more information, please contact Erika Reinhard, Sustainable Transportation Outreach Coordinator, by calling 215-567-4004 ext. 111 or emailing ereinhard@cleanair.org.
*The $8 fee is not a tax-deductible donation. If you need to make alternative payment arrangements, please contact Erika Reinhard. Free Admission for children 2 and under, Camden City Residents with Valid I.D. and Camden Children’s Garden Season Pass Holders. Garden Library Passes are valid on Movies in the Garden Events.
About Camden Children’s Garden:
The Camden City Garden Club, Inc. was established in 1985. The Club is a non-profit (501) (c) (3) environmental and educational organization. Originally formed for the purpose of assisting Camden City residents with community gardening, the Club’s programs soon expanded in 1989 to include the in-school Grow Lab Program and the Youth-at-Risk Job Training and Employment Program. The organization’s community gardening program has been expanded to include community greening and beautification projects as well as urban farming. Read more …
