Bicycle Dreams Providence Premiere Feb. 2, 6:30PM
Thanks to the generosity of the producers of the film, the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition is hosting a screening of the movie Bicycle Dreams. The showing will be Thursday Feb. 2, 2012, 6:30PM at the Cable Car Cinema. Bicycle Dreams documents the extreme hardship endured by teams of cyclists competing in the annual non-stop Race Across America bicycle race. To purchase advance tickets, order online (make sure you select the Providence showing). The Cable Car Cinema & Café is located at 204 South Main St. in Providence. From the press release: Bicycle Dreams, the award-winning feature-length documentary about the Race Across America(RAAM), will
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Recent Posts
These are the most recent website posts. If you are looking for even more updates, check out our archives by category at the top of the page.
- Future Aquidneck Island Bike Path?
- Bicycle Dreams Providence Premiere Feb. 2, 6:30PM
- Monthly Advocacy Meeting, Jan 9
- update on possible bike projects for TIP
- Planning Meeting for Elmwood Ave, Jan 11th
- Make Driving While Dialing the New DWI
- No Cell Phones… Period!
- 25 mile Newport City Ride: Sunday December 11
- Broadway Bike Lanes Completed in Providence
Advocacy
Future Aquidneck Island Bike Path?
Today was an important day for a future Aquidneck Island Bike Path. Huge thanks to Rep Peter Martin and the volunteers of the Old Colony & Newport Railway (OCNRR) for taking us on a 4-hour “long ride” of the island’s rail corridor. An incredible group of knowledgeable and interested representatives from all three towns, considering
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Monthly Advocacy Meeting, Jan 9
The next general advocacy meeting will be held on January 9th @ 6pm in the Community Meeting Room inside the Brown University Bookstore, 1st Floor. (244 Thayer Street) Anyone interested in discussing bicycle advocacy or other issues facing cyclists in Rhode Island is welcome and encouraged to attend. On the agenda for this month’s meeting: Bike
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Some preliminary results from a Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) subcommittee meeting on bike/ped projects submitted for the next 4 year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that RIDOT tentatively allocated about $3.4 million/year. Projects that scored well enough to possibly continue, though the subcommittee will be meeting again to review this, and results must be approved by
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Make Driving While Dialing the New DWI
An article on Bloomberg Businessweek follows up on yesterday’s story about complete cellphone bans by suggesting that perhaps it’s time to treat distracted driving in the same way as the assault on DWI over the past decade. I personally find it particularly interesting how they start their story: Driving is an inherently dangerous activity. But
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No Cell Phones… Period!
An article on AP News states: Texting, emailing or chatting on a cellphone while driving is simply too dangerous to be allowed, federal safety investigators declared Tuesday, urging all states to impose total bans except for emergencies. The recommendation goes so far as to make it illegal even to use a hands free device. I’m
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The Transportation Advisory Committee has received submissions of projects from RIDOT from cities and towns, and some agencies for the 2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The news for bicycle users is that it could have been a lot worse. The 2013-2016 TIP will determine priorities for projects to potentially be funded via USDOT programs, though
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EBBP Closure – Northern Section
We are getting reports that barrels are up blocking the East Bay Bike Path and cyclists are being told to turn around if they ride past them. The sewer project has officially started on the bike path. Unfortunately, it appears that East Providence is concurrently ripping up the portion of Veteran’s Parkway near where the
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Bristol County
George Redman Honored @ State House George Redman was honored on Nov. 29, 2011 by Governor Chafee, Chairman Melo, family, friends and recreational path users for his selfless quest to have the East Bay Bike Path built. According to son Paul, the 87-year old would be out on the path more frequently if his health and family allowed. As it is
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Newport Bike Class: How to Ride in Traffic / Nov 8-12 How to Ride in Traffic: 3-part class, Cost $45 Space Limited / REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please RSVP ASAP to info@bikenewport.me Taught by LAB certified instructors Wed 11/9 6-8pm at Newport Public Library Program Room Thurs 11/10 6-8pm at Newport Public Library Stride Room Sat 11/12 10am-3pm Location TBA Course Description: Traffic 101: Gives cyclists the confidence they
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Kent County
Status of the Bike Paths Hopefully everyone in our biking community is “riding” out the storm okay. We’ve had a couple of inquiries about the status of the various bike paths around the state and I we should open up the question to the entire audience. How are they? Any remaining issues? I spent while last night clearing out debris
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Ride 4 Jobs Ride Series Candidate for U.S. Senate Barry Hinckley has set out to host 7 bicycle rides across the state on Saturdays throughout the summer and fall. On those rides, he will be out discussing his platform while visiting the 39 municipalities of the state. Barry will be challenging incumbent U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. The rides are free
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Newport County
Future Aquidneck Island Bike Path? Today was an important day for a future Aquidneck Island Bike Path. Huge thanks to Rep Peter Martin and the volunteers of the Old Colony & Newport Railway (OCNRR) for taking us on a 4-hour “long ride” of the island’s rail corridor. An incredible group of knowledgeable and interested representatives from all three towns, considering
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It’s not yet too cold for a Special Sunday Group Ride! Sunday, December 11. 9:45am Touro Park Bellevue/Pelham Join Bike Newport for a leisurely Bike Tour of Newport. 25 miles over 2.5 hours, led by Newport cycling enthusiast Sam Jernigan. Enjoy Newport’s many neighborhoods. Bring a snack for your refreshment. See a map of the route at: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5211586
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Providence County
Planning Meeting for Elmwood Ave, Jan 11th UPDATE: Please note that the date has changed to January 11, 2012, 6PM. The Elmwood Neighborhood Association has sent out a notice of an upcoming public planning meeting to discuss the remainder of the Elmwood repaving project. For more information about the recent activities and some commentary on the current status, be sure to click
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Broadway Bike Lanes Completed in Providence The City of Providence has finally completed the long awaited Broadway Bike Lanes. Announced in 2008 as coming soon, and rumors of imminent milling and repaving, 2011 sees the city complete its current bike plan with the installation of this lane, adding 2 lane miles to the city’s inventory. Below are photos taken during a
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Washington County
A Holloween Adventure Looking for a fun, bicycle related Halloween activity? Take a ride on down the William C. O’Neill Bike Path between MacArthur Boulevard and Mumford Road in Narragansett. There you will have a chance to check out this exceptional display of graffiti art.
Status of the Bike Paths Hopefully everyone in our biking community is “riding” out the storm okay. We’ve had a couple of inquiries about the status of the various bike paths around the state and I we should open up the question to the entire audience. How are they? Any remaining issues? I spent while last night clearing out debris
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