Recognizing Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, for his work exemplary work and advocacy in ensuring the safety and inclusivity of cyclists throughout Philadelphia.

Recognizing Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, for his work exemplary work and advocacy in ensuring the safety and inclusivity of cyclists throughout Philadelphia. WHEREAS, Before assuming his current role as Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP), Chris Gale served as the Chief Programs Officer for North10 Philadelphia, where he developed a comprehensive vision for programs and services at the Lenfest Center, placing a strong emphasis on community input and empowerment, and working diligently to improve the lives of residents across the Greater Philadelphia region; and WHEREAS, Chris Gale holds a Master of Public Administration from Villanova University and a bachelor’s degree in public administration/nonprofit management from Grand Valley State University; and WHEREAS, Gale is the first person of color to serve as Executive Director of the BCGP, and he is actively reshaping the narrative around cycling by promoting diversity and inclusivity within the biking community; and WHEREAS, As a staunch advocate for inclusivity, Gale has worked tirelessly to ensure that the bicycle community remains welcoming to individuals from all walks of life, not just avid cyclists; and WHEREAS, Upon his appointment, Gale committed to making his legacy one in which the BCGP membership and advocacy better reflects the City’s rich diversity and where a safer, more extensive network of Streets would be developed to s…