According to the Providence Journal obituary: His Funeral will begin on Monday at 8 AM from the Rebello funeral Home, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9 AM in Sacred Heart Church, Taunton Ave., East Providence. Burial with Military Honors will be at RI Veteran’s Cemetery in Exeter.… read more
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George Redman Passes
It’s a sad day for RI bicycle advocates. We received word that the “Father of the East Bay Bike Path” passed away yesterday. Steve Church let us know that he: received a phone call this morning from Mrs. Redman and she informed me that George Redman passed away yesterday. George was one of the founding pioneers in… read more
RIDOT closing section of Coventry Greenway – August 20th
According to a Coventry Patch article The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced Friday that it is scheduled to close a section of the Coventry Greenway in Coventry on Monday, August 20, 2012. The path will be closed to all users from Station Street to the area of Town Farm Road, where the path… read more
George Washington Bridge Closed for 2 years
As many have already probably found, or read elsewhere, starting on July 9th, 2012, RIDOT is finally beginning working on the George Washington Bridge connector of the East Bay Bike Path. This project will widen the barely 3 foot wide sidewalk in to the George Redman Linear Park. Unfortunately, despite many conversations with RIDOT and… read more
What if Roads Were Treated Like Cycle Lanes?
What if roadways were treated with the same “respect” as bicycle and pedestrian facilities? This is exactly the question The London Cycling Campaign is asking on a recent blog post. I do encourage everyone to have a look at the images they posted, none of them will likely shock you. I’m sure we all have… read more
2012 Annual Meeting and Open Forum on Riding in Rhode Island
Updated: Location Changed! The Board of the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition will be holding it’s annual member’s meeting on Monday, July 9th 2012. The evening will begin with a short formal meeting to elect Vice President and Treasurer as well as establish committee chairpersons. After the business is concluded, a presentation discussing highlights of… read more
Cabot Community Tour and Bicycles
The 2012 Community Tour celebrates those who give their hearts, time and skills to strengthen communities. The two-month program kicked off on May 12 in Miami and continues up the East Coast, closely following the route of the East Coast Greenway and culminating in Portland, Maine, on July 7, the International Day of Cooperatives. The Tour… read more
Bikes, Food, & Music in Warren
Thanks to Discover Warren: Food Trucks on the Waterfront, Warren RI on June 30, 4-7 pm, at Burrs Hill Park. The 7 participating food trucks will have specials for cyclists – just show them your helmet or your East Coast Greenway cap! Easily accessed from the East Bay Bikepath… food by Mijos Tacos, Rocket, Like… read more
What does being 39th mean?
There has been much more media attention paid this year to the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly States rankings, with seemingly every local news program focusing on Rhode Island being ranked 39th among the states and last among New England States. In trying to come to terms with could be interpreted as an indictment… read more
National Bike Challenge, May Summary
The May prize drawing period has ended for the National Bike Challenge giving us a chance to catch up and see how we’ve done. This years challenged runs from May 1 to August 31 this year allowing riders to log their rides and earn points, higher points earned gains access to different monthly prize drawings. The… read more
Get Up & Ride
The first ever National Bike Challenge start May 1st. The best part, you can participate by doing what you love… riding your bike. RIBike has signed up with the League of American Cyclists to help coordinate statewide participation. Let’s see how little Rhody can do! The National Bike Challenge is an opportunity to challenge yourself… read more
Complete Streets bill hearing, April 5th
The House Committee on Municipal Government will be hearing testimony regarding a Complete Streets bill (H7352). This legislation would update the existing state law to more solidly define complete streets and require reporting from RIDOT to elected officials. The committee hearing is open to the public and all are welcome to come and testify. The… read more