RI Bike - Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition

Better biking across all of Rhode Island

About RI Bike

Since 2004, the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition has worked to create safe & accessible biking in for all.

Our dedicated board, volunteers and members envision safe & connected bike routes separated from traffic within easy reach of all Rhode Islanders.

Advocacy

Bicycles are a key part of a successful mobility network. Transportation, personal mobility, recreation – RI Bike works with all levels of local and state government to prioritize active transportation in all planning decisions. Find out more about RI BIke’s advocacy work.

Education

If you want to be more safe, comfortable and confident on a bike, RI Bike can help you build the skills and confidence you need with in-person instruction and at-home resources. Find out more about RI Bike’s educational programs.

Community

Events, Group rides, activities and more! RI Bike is in the community – riding, spreading the word and having fun! Find out more about the RI Bike community.

In the Legislature

RI Bike has helped craft and pass laws to make cyclists and pedestrians safer on the streets.

  • Frank’s Law – Safe passing legislation
  • Hand Held Ban – For safe driving
  • Bicycle Mobility Plan – part of the State’s Long Range Transportation Plan
  • Vulnerable Road Users Act – to protect all

Work ongoing

  • Electric Bicycle Bill – to clarify the use of electric bicycles across the state
  • Roadway Safety Act – to ensure current law supports safe cycling

Partners

RI Bike is an active member of these local, State and regional organizations.

  • East Coast Greenway Council
  • Statewide Traffic Safety Coalition
  • Providence Streets Coalition
  • Paths to Progress
  • Rails to Trails Conservancy

We also work closely with advocacy groups around the State.

  • Bike Newport
  • Friends of the South County Bike Path
  • Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
  • Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
  • Bike Tiverton

Meetings

As part of the ongoing work to track issues important to Rhode Island cyclists, we monitor and raise our voices at State and local meetings where big decisions about policy, legislation and infrastructure are made.

  • Statewide Planning – Transportation Advisory Council
  • Providence Green and Complete Streets Council
  • Providence City Council

In addition, we act as the designated key stakeholder for projects across the Ocean State. In this capacity, we review projects, attend preliminary presentations and consult with local agencies.

Why I Bike - Stevie

Cycling has been very important to me, it’s gotten me through the lowest parts of my life and if I couldn’t do it than I would probably become intolerable. Experiencing new places on a bike is bliss to me, I’ve done it in 3 different countries now and it’s my favorite way to get around.
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