Join Mayor Angel Taveras and the Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission for the release of Bike Providence. Tuesday, November 5, 2013 9:45-10:30am Pleasant Valley Parkway near River Avenue Bring your bicycle and enjoy the new bike paths along Pleasant Valley Parkway! The Bike Providence plan will guide the investment of future funding for the… read more
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Washington Bridge (George Redman) Linear Park – Update
Latest update from RIDOT on progress of the George Redman Linear Park upgrades: We’re currently installing the new bridge deck, starting at the East Providence side and working west.
Central (White Church) Bridge, Barrington – Update
Many cyclists riding through Barrington are familiar with the White Bridge. If you’ve ridden through the area in the last few weeks, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that RIDOT is working on the bridge. Here is a quick update we received from RIDOT on the work being done: Crews will begin demolition of the existing bridge.… read more
PVD Pretzel Ride, Oct 27
James Kennedy from Transport Providence passes along this information about a bike ride scheduled for Sunday October 27th @ 2PM. The Providence Pretzel Ride, co-sponsored by GRIN Gallery, Foremost Bakery, Fertile Underground Coop, People’s Power & Light green electricity, and Transport Providence, will offer a free, family-friendly opportunity for people to costume-up for some Halloween… read more
George Redman Linear Park Update
We received an update on the George Redman Linear Park from RIDOT today. Some highlights: They anticipate having the decking, arches, and columns on the Washington Bridge completely demolished by the end of this month. Concrete placement for the new decking is already underway The right lane at Exit 4 (Tauton Ave/Veteran’s Memorial Parkway) on… read more
Need Another Reason to Attend Waterfire?
Are you looking for something to do this weekend or need another reason to attend Providence’s Waterfire? The September 28th Waterfire will have bike valet, provided by Recycle-a-Bike. You may park your bike with our attendants at College Street and S. Main Street, and they will watch your bike. A tip is recommended for the… read more
RI confab @ the New England Bike-Walk Summit
Rhode Islanders (and friends!) attending the New England Bike-Walk Summit are cordially invited to a meeting of RI bicycle advocates. A special RI issue session will be held from 8-9 am on the 17th floor of the historic Providence Biltmore. Issues could include complete streets initiatives, bike path development, traffic safety, bike parking, bike related… read more
Public Workshop – Bristol/Warren National Grid Public Easement Feasibility Study
The Towns of Warren and Bristol have partnered to study the feasibility of a trail (biking, walking or both) on the National Grid Easement from Child Street in Warren to Tupelo in Bristol. This path, if found feasible, would offer neighborhoods in Warren and Bristol a pedestrian link off of Metacom Avenue and create access… read more
Enhance your Sunday (9/15) morning with a fundraising ride!
The Tour de Trudeau is a non-competitive 22 mile bike ride that helps support people with developmental disabilities, taking place this Sunday, September 15th at 8am. The 3 mile event will take place within City Park and the 22 mile event will begin at City Park and continue through Warwick Neck, Conimicut Point and end… read more
Ride to Riverfest 2013
Riverzedge Arts in Woonsocket is hosting Riverfest 2013 on Saturday, July 20. The event takes place in River Island Park from noon to 4. Rides to the celebration of Woonsockets newly installed bike lanes and signed routes are scheduled. Arrive at the event in style, by bicycle. Below Is the full text announcement sent out… read more
Aquidneck Island Bikeway Project Launch
We received the below invitation from the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission: The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission invites you to celebrate the launch of its 18 mile Aquidneck Island Bikeway project Join our Congressional Delegation, appointed and elected officials, state agencies, its generous funder and bike enthusiasts July 15th – former Midway Pier on Narragansett… read more
Woony Multi-Use Path Reopened
After over 18 months the Woonasquatucket River Bikepath has reopened. The 1 mile detour on Manton Avenue to bypass the closed segment between Riverside Park and the Manton Gateway is now reopened. Don’t forget that soon two new segments will be added to the path, increasing the variety and total off-road length of the path.