Thank you to everyone who attended either of the two public hearings held by the Transportation Advisory Committee. Listening to those who chose to speak was truly inspiring. The TAC heard from a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and we couldn’t be more excited. Although the public hearings are over, you can still lend… read more
Advocacy
Today is the day!
Even if you don’t want to speak, it would really help to have a strong showing at today’s public hearing. Meet us there and your presence will send a strong message to the TAC that Rhode Islanders want monies available for walk and bike projects. Of course, if you are moved to speak, that’s great,… read more
Help Fight Major Amendment #19–The key things you can do this week!
Would you like to help fight Major Amendment #19 and keep $37 million available for walk and biking projects? Here are the two most important things you can do this week. 1) Contact the Governor Let Governor Raimondo you oppose gutting the Transportation Alternatives Program at the following: http://www.governor.ri.gov/contact/ Also, call the Governor’s office: (401)… read more
CLARIFICATION RE: NEWPORT BICYCLE/ PEDESTRIAN PATH
Please note the following regarding the Newport bicycle/ pedestrian path Funding for the First Mile Shared Use Path in Newport remains intact. The original TIP project ID 9003 has been retired, but the full $7.2 million for this project has been combined with the Pell Bridge Ramp Realignment project IDs 9201 and 1364 and remains… read more
Projects Affected by RIDOT’s Proposal to Gut Funding for Biking & Walking
Major Amendment 19 will reduce the total net budget for Transportation Alternatives (TAP) by $37 million. While some projects are simply no longer being tracked anymore (see “Project shifted to Green Economy Bond Funding”), others have had funding reduced (some because they have been completed) and a few projects are being delayed off the end… read more
Call to Action
The Department of Transportation is proposing $37 million in cuts to funding for bicycling and walking yet again in a new amendment to the statewide transportation improvement program. The state and our representative need to hear from people like you that there is more to transportation than just automobiles! Make your voice heard that funding bicycling… read more
STIP Major Amendment Imperils the Future of Bicycling
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is slashing funding for bicycle projects again, despite 78.9% approval for the recent Green Economy Bond. After withdrawing its proposal to cut $27 million from the Transportation Alternatives Program earlier this year, RIDOT is now seeking to transfer $37 million away from current and future bike-related projects. RIDOT is proposing… read more
RIDOT is at it again–Major Amendment #19
Attention RI Bike Nation–we need your help again. Largely because of your action earlier this year, RIDOT withdrew its proposal to cut $27 million from the Transportation Alternatives Program but is now seeking to transfer $37 million away from current and future bike-related projects over the course of 10 years. RIDOT is proposing this move… read more
Getting Around RI Without A Car
There are many, especially in the bicycle community, who are aware how the drive-everywhere culture has eroded the quality of both cities and the countryside, that transportation emissions are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, that always driving contributes to obesity and ill-health as well as the outflow of RI dollars to out of… read more
Passing a Vulnerable Road User Bill in RI
Establishing offenses for harming or killing someone walking, biking, or riding a scooter won’t end road violence in Rhode Island, but it does pave the way for an inclusive future that accounts for EVERYONE using our streets. The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary committee heard S596 on April 9. S596, or the Vulnerable Road User bill,… read more
Next week’s #BikeMonth highlights
Next week is filled with fun bike related events. Here are a few you might want to check out. Saturday 5/11 Portsmouth Farm-to-Farm Ride on a car-free route begins at 10 AM. Sunday 5/12 CycloFemme begins at 10 AM at the Kingston Station. All are welcome. Wednesday 5/15 The Ride of Silence is a worldwide… read more
Great #BikeMonthRI Rides in May
[metaslider id=7877] May is Bike Month in Rhode Island and there are some great rides around the state that you don’t want to miss. The best part? All these rides are free! Portsmouth Farm-To-Farm Bike Ride Portsmouth – May 11, 10A – 1P On May 11, head on down to Portsmouth for the 2nd annual… read more