RIDOT has a new estimate for the temporary reopening of the Washington Bridge sidewalk. We’re now looking at late February. Our weather of late is being blamed for these delays. Considering the difficulty I’ve had this month in simply walking up my driveway, I can’t say that I’m surprised.
The location for the February 5th advocacy meeting has moved to Legend Bicycles (181 Brook Street, Providence) @ 6pm. We’ve been invited to enjoy the warmth of a woodstove and the promise of some Jiffy Popcorn. How could we say no? Hope to see you there!
My wife discovered a new sign today at our local library, Rogers Free Library. Posted next to the entrance near the bike rack was a sign reading, “No Lock? Come to the children’s circulation desk and we’ll lend you one”. How cool is that? She asked one of the librarians about it and found out
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I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve become increasingly annoyed by the way various cities and organizations have been handling snow removal. I’ve completely lost track of how many sidewalks have had 4+ foot snow piles dumped on them by snow plows, bike racks that are completely plowed under, and sidewalks that
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Our next monthly advocacy meeting will be on February 5th. The meeting location for this month has changed. We will now be meeting at Legend Bicycles (181 Brook Street, Providence). As always, the meeting will start @ 6pm and anyone interested in bicycle advocacy is encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting includes: Continuing
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Thanks to Sue Barker, who sent this story. After years of official neglect, leaders in Miami are answering pleas from cyclists to civilize the city’s hazardous, car-dominated streets. BY ANDRES VIGLUCCI aviglucci@MiamiHerald.com Miami’s long-downtrodden but growing community of bicyclists is reaping a sudden bonanza. Miles of new bike lanes, and plans for more. A new
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If you’ve been following this blog for a while, then you’ve read about the work Lori DiBiasio has done in promoting Frank’s Law. We just received word that the RI General Assembly now has official designated this H5074 for consideration. In particular, it would require: 31-15-18. Keeping a three foot passing distance when passing a
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Tired of the snow? Tired of riding alone at home on your trainer? Interested in helping out a local bicycle non-profit? Then save the date of Feburary 13th. Recycle-a-Bike is hosting a roller race.
Bike Valets for Inauguration Day By Bernie Becker Driving doesn’t look like a great option. And while mass transit may be, Washington’s subway and bus system are expected to be packed. Which, in spite of the expected frigid conditions, makes the idea of biking to President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration all the more attractive. One question,
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Not in Providence, of course… but Jakarta. Indonesian officials ride bicycles to combat global warming Apparently you have to live in a nation comprised of islands, many low-lying, before your government takes global climate change seriously…
