James Kennedy, over on the Transport Providence blog, posted some conceptual re-designs (done by Jonathan Harris) that RIDOT could do during their upcoming re-working of South Main Street. These two seemed to be best options from a bikecentric view. The first option would incorporate contra flow bike lanes. To my knowledge this has never been… read more
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Rising From Ashes showing Jan 21
Rising From Ashes, the award-winning feature-length documentary about Team Rwanda, will premiere in Providence on Tuesday, January 21 when the cycling film screens at the Cable Car Cinema and Café on South Main St. There will be two shows, the first at 7 followed by a second show at 8:45 p.m. The event will benefit the Rhode… read more
Tis the Season to Celebrate
As 2013 draws to a close, the volunteers and board of RIBIKE would like to help you get your celebrations and remembrances of the year into full gear. What better way than not one, but two celebrations of the accomplishments of two awesome organizations with some fun and food? On December 17th, the Woonasquatucket River… read more
Providence Bicycling Master Plan – Electronic Copy
For those unable to join Mayor Taveras for the today’s 9:45am unveiling of the Providence Bicycle Master Plan, here is an electronic copy. We’d love to hear what you think of the plan, so please add your voice through a comment. As always, keep the comments on topic and civil towards one another. If you… read more
A Bicycling Master Plan for Providence
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
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