The Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition and RIPTA’s Commuter Resources group would like to challenge all Rhode Island residents to join us for the 2010 Commuter Challenge. The goal of the challenge is to see how many people we can get to choose a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation. If you typically drive alone in
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If you live or ride on Aquidneck island, then you should attend this meeting. On Thursday, April 29th there is an opportunity for cyclists to express their opinions about transportation changes on the island. 4 pm-6 pm: Informal Open House with Study Team Members 6 pm-9 pm: Presentation and Workshop CCRI Auditorium One John H.
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From the folks over at Community Works Rhode Island: When: Wednesday, *April 28th*, 2010 6:00-7:30 pm Where: Knight Memorial Library Auditorium (downstairs), 275 Elmwood Ave. As many of you know, Community Works Rhode Island, our elected officials and other community partners have been working with RIDOT to make sure that the changes coming to Elmwood
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The Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition members and RIPTA are teaming up to bring you the 2010 Commuter Carbon Reducation Challenge. The goal of the challenge is to see how many pounds of CO2 you can save commuting by some means other than a single occupancy vehicle. Whatever your method of alternative commute, be it riding
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The month of May is Bike Month. This year, The Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition partners are teaming up to bring cyclists multiple events through the month of May. In addition, there are other groups and individuals hosting bike related events during the month. We will be updating this post with a list of all the
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The 7th annual Ride of Silence will be held on May 19th. Raise “Share the Road” Awareness. Join 10,000 riders around the globe. Visit http://rideofsilence.org. Free, fun Bay Hugger bike ride, 12 mile route by beaches, coves, ponds. No donations, petitions, solicitations. Stay together; slow pace. Bring a bike in good repair and a helmet
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All this week, Roger Williams Zoo is holding their Party for the Planet. Join the US Open Cycling Foundation as they begin their Spring Programming from 11am – 3pm today. Dick will be there fitting helmets to youngsters and speaking with their parents about they Cycle-for-Health program. RIBike will be joining Dick on Sunday from
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the (mostly) liberal blog www.rifuture.org has a current post about a near-miss and a recommendation to the web-site www.peopleforbikes.org created by Bikes belong. I recommend checking both out, though you have to register to post or comment on rifuture. If you are registered, a supportive comment can be helpful (I made a comment already) as
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The office manager, Dave Dvorchak, of nine neighborhood libraries in Providence is planning a little bike movie fest in honor of Earth Day. They will be showing “Return Of The Scorcher” and “Critical Mass: We Are Traffic” @ 6:30pm on April 21st at Knight Memorial Library (275 Elmwood Ave, Providence) in the auditorium. The event
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According to an article in the Kent County Times Fixing the Laurel Avenue Bridge is a top-priority for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. Over the next two weeks residents will see the Laurel Avenue Bridge demolished by a RIDOT contractor, Lewis said. The bridge is so damaged the no one should approach it or
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