AARBAA Pennsylvania Chapter road safety advocacy

Pennsylvania Chapter

1123 Members Fighting for Safer Roads

Pennsylvania Chapter Impact

1,123

Active Members

7

Local Chapters

29

Infrastructure Victories

PA

State Code

Chapter Leadership

Joseph Kowalski

Chapter President • Harrisburg

pennsylvania@aarbaa.com

(717) 555-0867

Chapter Rating

4.3

Based on 443 member reviews

Join the Pennsylvania chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.

Voices from Pennsylvania

Philadelphia's aggressive cyclists need SEPARATED infrastructure!

Marie T.

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh chapter won funding for protected lanes on all bridges!

Andrew F.

Pittsburgh, PA

Harrisburg's new bike infrastructure is exactly what we advocated for!

Linda W.

Harrisburg, PA

Latest from Pennsylvania

FEATURED STORY

Pennsylvania Invests $52M in Statewide Protected Bike Lane Network

AARBAA's persistent advocacy results in historic infrastructure commitment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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!

Our 1,123 members across 7 Pennsylvania chapters advocate for protected cycling infrastructure throughout the Commonwealth. We work with PennDOT, present at city councils from Philly to Pittsburgh, and coordinate campaigns addressing aggressive urban cyclists, hilly terrain challenges, and aging infrastructure. We've secured 29 major victories.

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.

Pennsylvania faces unique challenges: Philadelphia's aggressive cycling culture requiring enforcement, Pittsburgh's extreme hills needing specialized infrastructure, aging bridges and tunnels lacking bike access, narrow colonial-era streets in historic towns, and harsh winters affecting protected lane maintenance across the state.

Yes! Our 29 victories include Philadelphia's Vision Zero protected lane network, Pittsburgh's bridge bike lane initiative covering all major bridges, Harrisburg's riverfront protection project, the Schuylkill River Trail full separation, and the historic $52M state funding for protected infrastructure statewide.

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!

Upcoming Events in Pennsylvania

NOV
11
RALLY

Philadelphia Vision Zero Rally

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

Love Park

Philadelphia, PA

Major 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!

NOV
25
PRESENTATION

Pittsburgh Hills & Bridges Summit

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Pittsburgh, PA

Summit addressing unique challenges of protected infrastructure in Pittsburgh's hilly terrain and across its 446 bridges. City engineers and AARBAA will present innovative solutions.

Registration Required
DEC
7
COMMUNITY

Harrisburg Capitol Advocacy Day

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

Pennsylvania State Capitol

Harrisburg, PA

Statewide advocacy day with members from all 7 chapters meeting with legislators to push for additional protected infrastructure funding and PennDOT policy changes.

Registration Required

Pennsylvania Infrastructure Victories

INFRASTRUCTURE August 19, 2024

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

Philadelphia
INFRASTRUCTURE October 3, 2024

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

Pittsburgh
INFRASTRUCTURE September 11, 2024

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

Philadelphia to Valley Forge

+ 2 more victories in Pennsylvania

Infrastructure Issues We're Addressing

CRITICAL PRIORITY ADVOCATING

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: 1/21/2025
HIGH PRIORITY IDENTIFIED

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: 12/30/2024
HIGH PRIORITY APPROVED

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: 1/14/2025
CRITICAL PRIORITY ADVOCATING

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: 1/26/2025

Pennsylvania Cycling Safety Statistics

Cycling Fatalities

84
in 2023
-10% from previous year

Infrastructure Miles

Protected 268 mi
Unprotected 481 mi
Planned 134 mi
Total: 883.0 miles

Funding Secured

$66M
in 2024
For infrastructure improvements

Pennsylvania Chapter Gallery

Dangerous bike lane intersection in Harrisburg
INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure Concern

Example of poorly designed cycling infrastructure creating vehicle conflicts in downtown Harrisburg

AARBAA Pennsylvania road safety rally
EVENT
Community Rally

Members gathering at the state capitol to advocate for comprehensive road safety reforms

Protected vehicle lane implementation
VICTORY
Infrastructure Victory

New protected vehicle lanes successfully separate car and bicycle traffic on Harrisburg Boulevard

AARBAA Pennsylvania chapter members
MEMBERS
Chapter Meeting

Monthly chapter meeting with record attendance discussing local road safety initiatives

Community safety presentation
EVENT
Safety Education

Educational presentation on cycling hazards and road safety at Harrisburg Public Library

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