I received an update this morning via email. Apparently, H5074 has now been assigned to the House Judiciary. If you are interested in attending the hearing, you can monitor their online schedule to determine when this bill will be heard. Be forewarned, we will do our best to post an update to the blog when… read more
Advocacy
H5074 – The Three Foot Rule
We had a really lively discussion at tonight’s advocacy meeting about the Three Foot Rule slated to be considered by the RI General Assembly sometime soon. During the meeting, it was suggested that we try to organize a meeting with Lori DiBiasio, the driving force behind this legislation, and have a meeting of cyclists to… read more
Left Spinning our Pedals
As most of you are likely aware, starting in January there is a new law on the books to put a little money back in the pockets of bicycle commuters. Unfortunately, the IRS has left bike commuters and employers somewhat high and dry, providing very little detail about how the program should be implented. I… read more
Washington Bridge UPDATE
RIDOT has a new estimate for the temporary reopening of the Washington Bridge sidewalk. We’re now looking at late February. Our weather of late is being blamed for these delays. Considering the difficulty I’ve had this month in simply walking up my driveway, I can’t say that I’m surprised.
Bicycle lanes on Miami’s Rickenbacker Causeway
Thanks to Sue Barker, who sent this story. After years of official neglect, leaders in Miami are answering pleas from cyclists to civilize the city’s hazardous, car-dominated streets. BY ANDRES VIGLUCCI aviglucci@MiamiHerald.com Miami’s long-downtrodden but growing community of bicyclists is reaping a sudden bonanza. Miles of new bike lanes, and plans for more. A new… read more
Three Foot Rule
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, then you’ve read about the work Lori DiBiasio has done in promoting Frank’s Law. We just received word that the RI General Assembly now has official designated this H5074 for consideration. In particular, it would require: 31-15-18. Keeping a three foot passing distance when passing a… read more
Bike Valets for Inauguration Day– what a concept!
Bike Valets for Inauguration Day By Bernie Becker Driving doesn’t look like a great option. And while mass transit may be, Washington’s subway and bus system are expected to be packed. Which, in spite of the expected frigid conditions, makes the idea of biking to President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration all the more attractive. One question,… read more
It’s the law: get on your bicycle
Not in Providence, of course… but Jakarta. Indonesian officials ride bicycles to combat global warming Apparently you have to live in a nation comprised of islands, many low-lying, before your government takes global climate change seriously…
Rep.Blumenauer, Bicycle Evangelist
A Bicycle Evangelist With the Wind Now at His Back By CORNELIA DEAN Published: January 12, 2009 PORTLAND, Ore. — For years, Earl Blumenauer has been on a mission, and now his work is paying off. He can tell by the way some things are deteriorating around here. Stirling Elmendorf Representative Earl Blumenauer of… read more
Another reason to recognize bikes as transportation
January 11, 2009 Editorial Men on Bicycles By LAWRENCE DOWNES A well-worn landscape like Long Island’s yields few surprises to the driver’s gaze. Shops cluster by size and species: pizza with bagels and nail salons, Home Depot with Old Navy. But one roadside incongruity that always unnerves me is the sight of a person outside… read more
“Shovel-Ready” Projects
I’m sure many of you are aware, their are hopes of some major federal stimulus funding for “shovel-ready” state infrastructure projects on the horizon. Rhode Island, as I’m sure is true with every state, is scrambling to get their list of projects compiled and off to the federal government to be evaluated by Congress. The… read more
Advoacy Meeting Minutes – 1.8.09
Here is a copy of the minutes from the January 8, 2009 advocacy meeting. Let me know if you have any additions or corrections. For those in attendence, if you agreed to take on the lead role for one of our longer running projects, your name is listed in parenthesis.