Final preparations are being made for the installation of the Hope Street Temporary Trail. The very last element that is needed for it to be a success is YOU! The trail is a test run and usage will be counted and evaluated; the more people who ride, stroll, skate, or roll on the trail during… read more
Advocacy
Election matters: Assessing Nellie Gorbea’s Climate Action Plan
This is the beginning of a series of posts discussing candidates and their positions on issues important to the bicycling community. First up, Nellie Gorbea’s Climate Plan. As we all know, climate change is a wide ranging crisis impacting every single Rhode Islander. While there are many factors at play, transportation contributes more greenhouse gas… read more
Bikes and Public Transportation: Get out and Go!
Another guest blog from our friend Barry Schiller with advice about combining cycling and public transportation to make the most of your summer riding. It is summer and getting outside on a bike is great and, as the League of American Bicyclists says, it helps build a “greener and healthier nation.” Most of us know… read more
Legislative Update: End of session report
Long time transportation activist Barry Schiller sums up a disappointing legislative session. Thanks to all who wrote letters, spoke at hearings or provided other support for our legislative agenda this year. We will be right back at it in January! From Barry: The RI General Assembly ended its 2022 session which was disappointing for bicycle… read more
Legislative Update: Sales tax exemption and Bicycle Mobility Plan
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
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