According to a Projo article, Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray on Friday announced the allocation of $15 million for construction of the first Massachusetts segment of the planned Blackstone Valley Bike Path connecting Providence and Worcester. The first 2.5 miles of the path, which would total 48 miles, would include 11 bridges and would run… read more
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Inaugural Providence Hill Climb Set for October 3rd!
Climb Capitol Hill With Us on October 3rd Between 11:30am and 3:00pm! The First Annual Providence Hill Climb is a significant opportunity in U.S. Open Cycling’s work to get people on bikes to improve their health and that of the environment. We have chosen Smith Street between Canal and Park (Capitol Hill) because it is challenging… read more
Elmwood Avenue Walk-Through
As previously reported, Elmwood Avenue is getting a much needed overhaul thanks to RIDOT. This coming Thursday @ 11am, RIDOT and L+A Landscape Architecture will present their design recommendations for the project. A group will gather at the the Knight Memorial Library (275 Elmwood Ave). Come see what the future of Elmwood Avenue could look… read more
Calling in a Light Sensor Problem
I’ve become more diligent recently about calling in road issues to RIDOT and local city/town governments. For the most part, the comments have been well received and are acted upon. Today, I thought I would try my luck calling in to RIDOT’s maintenance division (401-222-2378) about a light sensor which I can’t trigger with my… read more
Rhody Bike Path Passport
The Zeta II class of Leadership Rhode Island choose to use the RI bike paths as their community service project. They have organized the Rhode Bike Path Passport to increase residents’ appreciation of our state by encouraging people to explore Rhode Island’s natural beauty, to stay fit, and to support local businesses. Participants are asked… read more
Another Loss Hits Close to Home
Bruce, via the NBW list, pointed to a Projo article about another cyclist, with ties to RI, being killed. A 21-year-old Brown University student riding across the country to raise money for affordable housing was killed Tuesday in South Dakota after she was struck by a semi-trailer truck’s wide load as she checked phone messages… read more
Whoa… That was Close
If you’ve spent any significant time riding a bike around with cars, you’ve certainly encountered what I call a “Whoa… that was close” moment; the vehicle that sneaks up on you and passes you close enough to really catch your attention. If I were to wager a guess, I’d say I experience this once every… read more
GARI and PBC Merger Update
It’s official. GARI members met this evening and officially voted to merge with the Providence Bicycle Coalition. This was the last hurdle we needed to get over to pave the way to merge the two organizations. In a short while, when all the legal paperwork is completeled, the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition will be born. … read more
Boy Struck in Swansea
A Boston Herald article is reporting that a boy was struck while riding his bike along Bark Street in Swansea around 3pm this afternoon. The boy was rushed to Hasbro. No additional information has yet to be released. UPDATE: a WPRI article has now released word that an eyewitness saw the boy dart out onto… read more
“Cities, Bicycles, and the Future of Getting Around”
Exciting! From the City of Providence’s “Art Culture & Tourism Newsletter”: The 2nd Annual Claiborne Pell Lecture on Arts and Humanities March 9 @ Trinity Rep Hosted by Mayor David Cicilline City of Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline invites you to a panel conversation with musician, artist and author David Byrne; urban historian Samuel Zipp,… read more
What Price Head Protection?
The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute recently released data on some safety tests they had performed against a variety of helmets along a considerable price range ($9.96 – $206.99). The results show that the helmets tested stood up equally well to the destructive onslaught of the masses dropped on them – regardless of their retail price.… read more
East Bay Bike Path Update
I had to run an errand in Riverside yesterday so I decided to use the bike path. Previous attempts to use the path have been difficult because of the snow cover we have had this winter. The recent warmer temperatures have had a clearing effect; and even though the above picture shows one of the… read more