Educate yourself on where the candidates stand on bike and pedestrian issues and vote in the primary election on Tuesday, September 9, as well as the general election on Tuesday, November 4. As with the Providence mayoral candidate questionnaires previously posted, RIBike has requested that each of the candidates campaigning to be our next… read more
Advocacy
Gubernatorial Candidate Angel Taveras’s Statement on Bicycle Issues
Angel Taveras (D) angel2014.com @AngelForRI Facebook Please let us know of any actions you have already taken that could improve conditions for bicycling. • On Bike To Work Day in 2012, I created the City’s first Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC), representing community-based active transportation organizations and advocates. • In 2013, the City released Bike Providence: A… read more
Gubernatorial Candidate Clay Pell’s Statement on Bicycle Issues
Clay Pell (D) claypell.com @ClayPell Facebook The quality, accessibility and, affordability of Rhode Island’s transit and transportation systems determine in large part how productive its residents and businesses can be. But transportation, including bicycling, provides so much more than just a person’s ability to be productive; it connects us to our community, it allows seniors… read more
Gubernatorial Candidate Ken Block’s Statement on Bicycle Issues
Ken Block (R) blockforgovernor.com @KenBlockRI Facebook I am a supporter of bicycling in our state and in our country. I own a bicycle and before the campaign season enjoyed going on bicycle rides with my wife and children. As a small business owner of Cross Alert Systems I have some firsthand knowledge of this area. Cross Alert… read more
Mayoral Candidate Jorge Elorza Responds to Questions about Biking and Walking in Providence
Jorge Elorza (D) elorzaformayor.com @ElorzaForMayor Facebook 1. How do you feel about the current conditions for biking and walking in the city of Providence? Should you become Mayor, what are your top three priorities to improve biking and walking in the city, including safety, enjoyment, and/or connections between the urban core and greater Providence?… read more
Mayoral Candidates Respond to Questions about Making Providence More Bike-Friendly
Educate yourself on where the candidates stand on bike and pedestrian issues and vote in the primary election on Tuesday, September 9, as well as the general election on Tuesday, November 4. Bicycling is a healthy, environmentally friendly, and economical way to travel. Research has shown that great bicycle infrastructure attracts young people and… read more
Mayoral Candidate Chris Young Responds to Questions about Biking and Walking in Providence
Chris Young (D) wheretovote.com Facebook 1. How do you feel about the current conditions for biking and walking in the city of Providence? Should you become Mayor, what are your top three priorities to improve biking and walking in the city, including safety, enjoyment, and/or connections between the urban core and greater Providence? The… read more
Mayoral Candidate Daniel Harrop Responds to Questions about Biking and Walking in Providence
Daniel Harrop (R) harrop.org @DanHarrop Facebook 1. How do you feel about the current conditions for biking and walking in the city of Providence? Should you become Mayor, what are your top three priorities to improve biking and walking in the city, including safety, enjoyment, and/or connections between the urban core and greater Providence? I… read more
Highway safety bill still in play
Rumor has it Fri June 20 will be the last day of the RI General Assembly. RIBike has endorsed a bill, S2092A that will eventually ban the use of hand-held cell phones while driving (with a few exceptions.) With distracted driving threatening all road users, especially vulnerable users such as bicyclists and pedestrians, this is a… read more
Providence BPAC Meeting May 21
The Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 4:30 pm. The public is invited to attend and comment will be accepted on agenda items as time allows. The meeting is held at the Doorley Municipal Building, 444 Westminster Street, First Floor AGENDA James Daley, Director… read more
Bike Path Counting
We were contacted by Hillary Leonard from URI’s Transportation Center asking us to put out a call for help. The Transportation Center is looking at the economic and social impact of Rhode Island’s bike paths and hoping to collect some count date that will be part of the project. We will be following the guidelines… read more
Providence Bike and Ped Adv. Commission, Mar 19
The Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission holds its Monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 4:30pm to 6:00PM. The public is invited to attend with comment on agenda items invited. LOCATION 444 Westminster Street (Doorley Municipal Bldg) 1st floor conference room/cafeteria AGENDA 4:30: Jan Brodie, I-195 Redevelopment District Commission – coordination with BPAC 5:00:… read more