Tuesday April 26th was another late night at the Statehouse. We were proud to attend the House Finance Committee to express our support for House Bill 6634 exempting bicycles from sales tax and House Bill 8113 to add a $25 million referendum to the state ballot to fund the Bicycle Mobility Plan. Introduced by Representative… read more
Advocacy
Legislative Update: Electric Bicycles
It has been a busy legislative season, so far, with several bills pending in the General Assembly. Last year, after a full decade of work, we celebrated the enactment of the Vulnerable Road Users Law which provides important new protections for those who travel without the benefit of a motor vehicle. Less happily, we had… read more
We need YOUR help on April 1!
HELP MAKE CYCLING SAFER, MORE ACCESSIBLE AND CONNECTED ACROSS RHODE ISLAND! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY CONTRIBUTING TO RI BIKE IN RHODE ISLAND’S SPECIAL GIVING DAY, 401 GIVES 2022. RI Bike is hard at work keeping cycling and active transportation on the agenda at the state and local levels so all residents have the… read more
Save the date–RI Bike Summit ahead
Ready, Set…Mark Your Calendar! The Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition is pleased to announce the dates for the 2022 RI Bike Summit! The summit will feature a full day of sessions and networking opportunities for bicycle enthusiasts, experts, advocates, and organizations throughout Rhode Island. The day-long event will be held on Friday, June 3rd at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI,… read more
Honoring Rosa Parks and Transit Equity in Rhode Island
Due to the weather, this event will now be held on Friday, February 11th at 2 pm The RI Transit Riders and the George Wiley Center are holding a special event on Friday, February 4th 11th in honor of Rosa Parks’s birthday to highlight the importance of transit equity. We are proud to support this effort and sent the… read more
It’s official: South Water Street urban trail is open
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, seen here sporting the new RI Bike logo, officially opened the South Water Street Urban Trail yesterday with a celebratory ribbon cutting. The South Water Street trail is just the latest segment of Providence’s Great Streets Initiative and has transformed the route into a complete street with space and safety for… read more
Annual Meeting Presentation
East Providence First Street Pilot Project is live!
Congratulations to East Providence and all the businesses and residents of Watchamoket Square! The long awaited First Street protected bike lane pilot is open! First Street is an important connection between the George Redman Linear Park along the Washington Bridge and the East Bay Bike Path. By protecting cyclists along First Street, East Providence has… read more
ACTION ALERT: Your chance to influence future transportation spending
Please read and sign this urgent Transportation Funding Alert put together by RI Bike and Paths to Progress to require RIDOT to allocate more money for biking and walking infrastructure. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) for 2022-2031 is the comprehensive planning document for all road and bridge work in Rhode Island. The STIP currently designates only 1.8%… read more
Cyclists and others have new protections in Rhode Island
GREAT NEWS! As of Friday, June 25th, 2021, the vulnerable road users bills became LAW. The new statute has two sections. The first defines a vulnerable road user as any person using the road without the benefit of a motor vehicle. Cyclists, pedestrians, EMTs, police officers and construction workers working in the street, people riding… read more
Trestle Trail Update
After being dropped off the State Transportation Improvement Plan by RIDOT in 2019, the Trestle Trail is once again on the table. Representative Langevin submitted the Trestle Trail as part of the member-designated project request. Once completed, the Trestle Trail will connect the Washington Secondary Trail to the Connecticut border, creating a regional active transportation… read more
Common Cause Demystifying Democracy Seminar
Do you have questions about the Bond Issues on the Rhode Island Special Election ballot? You may want to tune in to Common Cause RI’s Demystifying Democracy seminar on Thursday, February 25, starting at 7 PM. RI’s Treasurer Seth Magaziner will explain the bonds and panelists will discuss their support or opposition. RI Bike’s Board Chair, Kathleen… read more