From a recent post on the NBW email list: I just heard from a co-worker that Patrick Condon of Seekonk, age 56, was killed last Friday in a bicycle accident. I did know him and have no other details. Does anyone have any further information? The obituary was in yesterday’s Providence Journal. Does anyone have… read more
Advocacy
Bike Lane on the Henderson
I came in via the Henderson Bridge this morning and noticed there are now bike lane signs. Unfortunately, there is no sign of the actual bike lane! I applaud RIDOT for their attention to bicycles, this bridge has plenty of room to add bicycle lanes. While I’m certainly glad to see the signs, I’m once… read more
Aquidneck Island Planning Meeting
The next Aquidneck Island Planning Committee Meeting is on Tuesday, September 29th, from 6pm to 9pm at the Middletown Town Hall Council Chamber (350 East Main Road, Middletown). It would be great to have some cycling representatives attend this meeting! If you can make it, please let us know and also followup with your thoughts… read more
Transportation Enhancements, Under Attack
I’ve received the following alert from numerous sources now: Senator Coburn (R-OK) is offering two amendments to the FY10 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill that will strike funding for transportation enhancements. The two amendments are S. Amendment 2370 and S. Amendment 2371. The Transportation Enhancement program has provided between one-half and three-quarters… read more
Bicycle PSA
The Illinois Department of Transporation recently funded a video PSA starring Robbie Ventura. I think it does a good job covering many important topics, both for motorists and cyclists. I think it’s well worth ~ 7 minutes of my time, what do you think? httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72oVQJ-98yE
Serious Bicycle Accident in East Providence
The Projo and WPRI are reporting that East Providence Police are investigating after a man was seriously injured when his bicycle collided with a car in East Providence. It happened at Waterman Avenue and Commercial Way Friday morning. According to police, the 55-year-old man was not wearing a helmet, and suffered serious head injuries. I… read more
Center Turn Lane on Route 44 in Smithfield
I received a notification from RIDOT that The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is alerting motorists that the new striping pattern of three lanes (one lane in each direction with a center turn lane) on Route 44 in Smithfield, from Austin Avenue to West Greenville Road, will continue. “Due to the success we have… read more
Letter to the Editor
I received an email copy of the following letter the editor, recently submitted to the Projo, by Keith Moore: To the editor: I was biking to work this morning in Providence, sticking as close to the curb as possible, when my life flashed in front of my eyes: a driver in a beige Saturn drove… read more
New DMV Bicycling Brochure
About ten months ago, I had an opportunity to read over the DMV manual and what it had to say about bicycles. At the time I was shocked to learn how little information they included and of the information they did include, a rather large percentage of it was focused on how cyclists should act. … read more
AIPC Launches Aquidneck Island Traffic Study
As you may be aware, the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) recently announced a $500K Aquidneck Island traffic study. “The study is a results-oriented project, with measurable outcomes, that will have both fast-track up-front solutions and long-term recommendations,” said Tina Dolen, AIPC executive director. “I cannot overemphasize how vital public participation will be, and our… read more
Amtrak Bicycle Survey
Do you ride Amtrak with your bike already? Are you thinking of taking a trip with your bike? Considering a family vacation that would be easier if you could just ride the train with your bike? Then I encourage you to take the Amtrack Bicycle Survey. Now is the time to show Amtrak there is… read more
Biking and Walking: Our Secret Weapon?
More fitness. America’s obesity epidemic curbed. Less gasoline burned, fewer carbon emissions. Safer streets. Improved access to public transit. Those are just some of the reasons why biking and walking proponents say it’s time for the federal government to focus less on new and expanded highways, and far more on safe pathways and “complete streets”… read more