Despite the negative campaign rhetoric, the “stimulus” program actually provided about $160 million to RIDOT which not only provided jobs to construction workers, it helped RIDOT catch up a bit on Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)projects so much that is there is room in the remaining 2 years of the TIP to add some approved projects
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What: The RdR is an urban cyclocross tour to raise funds for Bikes Belong and the East Coast Greenway. The Ronde springs from the ashes of your urban riding nightmares, then like an incubus breeds with post-apocalyptic streetscapes, the industrial age, fine Victorian architecture, and lovely bay views. The resulting mutant baby will giggle &
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A number of organizations are working together to organize a Bike-Walk Week celebration October 1st – October 11th. The week will be full of a variety of activities we believe will be of interest to cyclists around the state. We will be posting specific details about each of these events in a separate post, but
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The third annual Better World by Design conference is being held in Providence Oct. 1st – 3rd. The conference strives to create connections to make our world a better place. A Better World by Design is a three-day internationally acclaimed conference in Providence, RI that connects students, professionals, and individuals from a variety of disciplines
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From the Barrington Preservation Society: You may have ridden or walked the East Bay Bike Path in Barrington, RI many times. But do you really know what hidden history took place along the way? If not, it’s time to find out! Come see the seven historic interpretive signs along the path, created by the Barrington
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Bob Votava, who is head of DOTWatch and Friends of the William C O’Neill Bike Path (aka South County bike path), reports a possible problem with ongoing phase 3 construction with regard to the historic railroad tunnel underneath Route 1 that is being used to extend the path. The current design apparently will fill a
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From today’s Energy and Environment Reporter. How is it possible that the driver of the SUV didn’t realize she had a bicycle wedged under her car after she hit and killed the cyclist? This is in Maryland, but I wonder if the police will be any more aggressive in handling this outrageous case than they
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The first-ever New England Bike-Walk Summit is almost upon us! This one-day conference will be at the Marriott Courtyard in downtown Providence on Thursday, October 7. Agenda is acquired, and registration accomplished, via the website. Seats are filling up – don’t delay! The keynoter is Tim Blumenthal, the President of Bikes Belong Coalition, who is
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Climb Capitol Hill With Us on October 3rd Between 11:30am and 3:00pm! The First Annual Providence Hill Climb is a significant opportunity in U.S. Open Cycling’s work to get people on bikes to improve their health and that of the environment. We have chosen Smith Street between Canal and Park (Capitol Hill) because it is challenging
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WRWC has announced the opening of registration for their first annual Woony River Ride, to be held October 16, 2010.
