Judy Byrnes sent to RI Bike a large packet of info about how the East Bay Bike Path got built including newspaper clippings, various letters sent, and legislation filed. The latter is a copy of H7676 filed in March 1980 by Judy’s father, State Representative Thomas H Byrnes of Bristol which had provisions promoting bicycling, including the… read more
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Providence PARK(ing) Day to Feature Temporary Protected Bike Lane on Broadway this Friday!
Providence PARK(ing) Day is THIS FRIDAY, September 19, 2014. Volunteers are needed to help with the temporary bike lane installation, the first in the state! PARK(ing) Day Providence invites Providence residents and businesses to temporarily repurpose their on-street or lot parking spots as something other than parking–a park, an outdoor library, cafe seating, a musical… read more
Linear Park Opening Update
We just received an update from RIDOT: the new estimated opening of the George Redman Linear Park is November 2014 October 26, 2014. Perhaps we can convince them to clear the snow, since the opening was delayed by four months from the original estimate. 😉
Gubernatorial Candidate Gina Raimondo’s Statement on Bicycle Issues
Gina Raimondo (D) ginaraimondo.com @GinaForRI Facebook Recreational biking has long been one of my family’s favorite past-times (so much so that it was featured in one of my campaign ads!). My children love riding around our neighborhood, and on our state’s beautiful paths and bikeways – the East Bay Bike Path in particular. And as… read more
Statements on Bicycle Issues from Rhode Island Gubernatorial Candidates
Educate yourself on where the candidates stand on bike and pedestrian issues and vote in the primary election on Tuesday, September 9, as well as the general election on Tuesday, November 4. As with the Providence mayoral candidate questionnaires previously posted, RIBike has requested that each of the candidates campaigning to be our next… read more
Gubernatorial Candidate Angel Taveras’s Statement on Bicycle Issues
Angel Taveras (D) angel2014.com @AngelForRI Facebook Please let us know of any actions you have already taken that could improve conditions for bicycling. • On Bike To Work Day in 2012, I created the City’s first Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC), representing community-based active transportation organizations and advocates. • In 2013, the City released Bike Providence: A… read more
Gubernatorial Candidate Clay Pell’s Statement on Bicycle Issues
Clay Pell (D) claypell.com @ClayPell Facebook The quality, accessibility and, affordability of Rhode Island’s transit and transportation systems determine in large part how productive its residents and businesses can be. But transportation, including bicycling, provides so much more than just a person’s ability to be productive; it connects us to our community, it allows seniors… read more
Gubernatorial Candidate Ken Block’s Statement on Bicycle Issues
Ken Block (R) blockforgovernor.com @KenBlockRI Facebook I am a supporter of bicycling in our state and in our country. I own a bicycle and before the campaign season enjoyed going on bicycle rides with my wife and children. As a small business owner of Cross Alert Systems I have some firsthand knowledge of this area. Cross Alert… read more
Mayoral Candidate Jorge Elorza Responds to Questions about Biking and Walking in Providence
Jorge Elorza (D) elorzaformayor.com @ElorzaForMayor Facebook 1. How do you feel about the current conditions for biking and walking in the city of Providence? Should you become Mayor, what are your top three priorities to improve biking and walking in the city, including safety, enjoyment, and/or connections between the urban core and greater Providence?… read more
Mayoral Candidates Respond to Questions about Making Providence More Bike-Friendly
Educate yourself on where the candidates stand on bike and pedestrian issues and vote in the primary election on Tuesday, September 9, as well as the general election on Tuesday, November 4. Bicycling is a healthy, environmentally friendly, and economical way to travel. Research has shown that great bicycle infrastructure attracts young people and… read more
Mayoral Candidate Chris Young Responds to Questions about Biking and Walking in Providence
Chris Young (D) wheretovote.com Facebook 1. How do you feel about the current conditions for biking and walking in the city of Providence? Should you become Mayor, what are your top three priorities to improve biking and walking in the city, including safety, enjoyment, and/or connections between the urban core and greater Providence? The… read more
Mayoral Candidate Daniel Harrop Responds to Questions about Biking and Walking in Providence
Daniel Harrop (R) harrop.org @DanHarrop Facebook 1. How do you feel about the current conditions for biking and walking in the city of Providence? Should you become Mayor, what are your top three priorities to improve biking and walking in the city, including safety, enjoyment, and/or connections between the urban core and greater Providence? I… read more