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
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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.
Annual Meeting, July 8
It is once again time to come together for the RIBIKE annual meeting, and we need YOU to be there to make it a success. Our most important task will be to elect officers to manage continued operations of our organization. However, this will also provide an opportunity to ensure that the board and officers… read more
Providence Viaduct Stakeholders meeting 6/20
The RI bike community should know that at 9am on Thurs June 20 RIDOT is calling a stakeholder meeting for their project to replace the I-95 Viaduct where it goes over the rr tracks and roads behind Providence Place mall. This might be of interest as the passage behind the mall under the viaduct, now rather forlorn,… read more
June BPAC Meeting
The June meeting of the Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will be held on Monday June 17, 2013, 4:30PM to 6:00PM. The meeting is open to the public, with opportunities provided during the meeting for public comment on agenda topics. Meeting is in 444 Westminster St (Doorley Municipal Bldg), 1st floor conference room/cafeteria. AGENDA 4:30… read more
Woonasquatucket Watershed Council Hiring
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council posted 3 jobs openings last week. They are seeking a Greenway Manager, Senior Ranger and Bike Shop Manager. All positions are seasonal, with the bike shop manager being the shortest at 14-weeks. Text of the Bike Shop Manager listing is below. Bike Shop Manager The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC)… read more
New England Bike-Walk Summit Returns!
The New England Bike-Walk Summit returns to RI this fall! On Friday, October 4, stakeholders from all over New England will descend on Providence for a full day of breakout sessions, field visits, and networking. Speakers include Andy Clarke (President, League of American Bicyclists) and Keith Laughlin (President, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy)! Presenters are being sought right… read more
Woonasquatucket Greenway Changes Coming
The Narragansett Bay Commission indicates that the Woonasquatucket Bikeway closure between the Merino Park Bridge and the Manton Ave Gateway will reopen in the second week of June. Work is finishing up on paving the path after many months. The project along the river is part of a much larger project to reduce the amount of untreated waste… read more
Blackstone Bikeway Maintenance Planned
On Friday May 24 RIDOT announced that the Blackstone River Bikeway will be closed in the Lonsdale Marsh area to work on the boardwalks. Work is scheduled for May 28 to May 30. The path will be closed between Route 123 (John Street) and Jones Street entrance. A suggested detour includes cautions of narrow lanes and… read more
Providence Bike/Ped Commission Meets May 30
The Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory will hold its next meeting on Thursday May 30, 2013 at 4:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the first floor conference room of the Doorley Municipal building, 444 Westminster Street, Providence. Meetings are open to the public, with opportunities for comment on agenda items provided during the… read more