The next version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is due out really soon now.  The MUTCD defines the standards used by road managers nationwide.  The next release will include sharrows, which we’ve talked about both online and in our monthly meetings.  They appear to be an attractive marking for older cities
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I’m putting on my flack jacket in preparation for the inevitable onslaught of comments this post will encourage…  Eden from Team Estrogen posted the following creeds: As a cyclist… I will ride predictably and follow the rules of the road. I won’t block your way without reason. I will ride to the right when it
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Is it just me, or does this video remind you of the good old days when you just got into your car? The next time you have second thoughts about not riding your bike somewhere, even when it’s cold, just remember all the joys of the common alternative

Representative Joseph M. McNamara has introduced H5096, which is intended to amend section 31-18-8. Due care by drivers to include: In addition, the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle or other human-powered vehicle must pass the bicycle or other human-powered vehicle at a safe distance of not less than three feet (3’) between the
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The Aquidneck Island Reuse Planning Authority (AIRPA) is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, February 1st from 6pm – 9pm at the Middletown Town Hall.  This meeting will allow the public an opportunity to shape the future of Naval Station Newport’s 225 acres of surplus land The meeting will include: Presentation of AIRPA’s role and
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We received a call for help from our friends at Recycle-A-Bike (RAB) “As you may have heard, Recycle-A-Bike will be moving off their current site at the Steel Yard on March 31st.  There’s a lot to be done before the move and we need your help!” In particular, there are a couple of ways in
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Here’s a link to the study cited in the article: http://www.itdp.org/documents/European_Parking_U-Turn.pdf TRANSPORTATION: Reducing parking spaces helps cities cut auto emissions (01/24/2011) (Embedded image moved to file: pic28685.gif) Tiffany Stecker, E&E reporter With bicycle share schemes, smoothly running metros and pedestrian-only streets, Europe has an edge over the New World when it comes to alternatives to
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The people over at People for Bikes, an initiative of Bikes Belong, have an email campaign going on right now.  They are encouraging every cyclist to spend just a couple of minutes and email your representatives, reminding them that there are MANY people who feel bicycles and bicycle infrastructure are important.  They even make the
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Announcing the 2011 VeloSprints College Series. $10 with a valid college ID lets you ride all night and pick your best result.  $15 w/o a valid ID. Come! Race! Help a great cause! Win a new fixie! More information here.

VeloSprints resumed last night at Eastern Mountain Sports in Cranston. It was great!  Some folks who have been kind of checking it out, but weren’t sure tried it and learned that sprinting 500m is a whole different – and engaging challenge – from what they thought.  And EMS is a great place for VeloSprints in
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