Ella Best, a community champion and former Indego Ambassador recently passed away. A lifelong resident of South Philadelphia, Ella was a strong advocate for safety and health in her community. As president and founder of the nonprofit “Don’t Shoot… I Want A Future,” Ella worked to encourage youth to stay focused on positivity and growth through education and physical activity as a way to avoid crime and violence.
March is Women’s History Month, which we celebrate by amplifying women’s voices to honor the past, inform the present, and inspire the future.
We had the opportunity to sit down with them to discuss their work!
The month of February highlights achievements and contributions made by African Americans throughout history. A look back reveals that African Americans have played a significant role in the world of cycling. Their contributions helped shape the development of the bicycle and their riding skills set benchmarks for future cyclists.
Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps that biked 1,900 miles in 41 days
In November 2018, Indego steered into the unknown with the launch of an Electric Bike Pilot Program. Ten pedal-assist electric bikes were added to Indego’s existing fleet of 1,500 bikes and, with the press of a button, riders suddenly had the option to give their ride a boost!
Users were excited to test the Indego electric bike at the Municipal Services Building
The City of Philadelphia is recruiting new Indego Community Ambassadors for 2019! Help us spread the word about bike share and plan Indego programs for your friends, neighbors and community groups.
Darren Burton/ Photographer. 2018 Indego Community Ambassadors
“The men who pedal the streets at daybreak with Francisco are invisible in so many ways. Some are here without permission and must hide from the official world. They are not noticed by the cars and buses that roar past, sometimes to tragic effect. They’re not even seen by those of us who claim to love cycling.” – Dan Koeppel [1]
To bring awareness and recognition to these so-called “Invisible Riders” in Philadelphia, the Better Bike Share Partnership and the Garces Foundation teamed up in late August and again in November to host two cycling workshops for the Spanish-speaking community. The goal: to engage in conversations about safely riding on the streets and knowing your rights and duties as a cyclist.
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