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Biking in Providence and Beyond

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In case you missed it, here is a 20 minute podcast produced by EcoRI about the Providence Bicycle Master Plan.  During the interview Jack Madden, owner of Legend Bicycle in Providence, James Kennedy, biker and blogger for Transport Providence (a site he co-authors with Rachel Playe), and Eric Weis, trail program coordinator for the East…  read more

Thanks to Reps for supporting roadway safety measures

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Back on February 21st in a post title “Not enough cyclists killed to count“, we passed along a request to take action in asking Secretary LaHood at USDOT to include bicycles and their users in developing safety goals and performance measures. At this time USDOT was not considering any inclusion of non-motorized goals and measures.…  read more

Come on Rhode Island – We can Do MUCH Better!

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We have just over a month until the start of the second annual National Bike Challenge.  So far, we’ve managed to get a whopping 17 riders signed up from the ENTIRE state of Rhode Island.  We can do better! How can you help you ask? If you write on a website, post about it! If…  read more

National Bike Challenge 2013

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The National Bike Challenge is back for 2013! This year, the League has set a goal of 50,000 riders logging 20 million miles between May 1st and September 30th.  We want YOU to join the RIBike team and help put little Rhody on the map. The basics of the contest remain the same this year. …  read more

vulnerable road user bill hearing Tues March 5

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So on Tuesday, March 5 at the “rise” – which means when the session that starts at 4pm ends – the House Judiciary Committee has a hearing on a slew of bills that relate to highway safety.  This will be in the House Lounge on the 2nd floor.   One of the bills is H5777, the “vulnerable road user” bill that…  read more

Providence Bike and Pedestrian Avisory Commission Meeting, Feb 20, 4:30

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The February meeting of the Providence Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will be held at 4:30PM on Wednesday February 20.  Meeting will be held in the 1st floor conference room of 400 Westminster Street, Providence. Agenda: Bike Plan update (Bill DeSantis) Approval of 2 sets of minutes Road Bond/Bike lanes/sharrow follow-up Snowstorm recap/issues Communication update…  read more

South Coast Bikeway Summit announced for Mar 28.

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Join the South Coast Bikeway Committee and its partners for the third annual South Coast Bikeway Summit.  This year’s topic will be the Economic Impact of Rail-Trails  and will be held on  March 28, 6-8pm at UMass Dartmouth Law School (333 Faunce Corner Rd).  Registration is available online, for free.  Sign up now. Presenters will…  read more

Reveal the Path, Tonight @ Columbus Theater, 7PM

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You can still get tickets for tonight’s showing of Reveal the Path. Tickets are $10 if pre-purchased online, $15 at the door, cash only.   Show starts @ 7PM and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition to fund statewide bicycle advocacy efforts. Columbus Theater 270 Broadway Providence, RI…  read more

Sec. LaHood Stepping Down

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Earlier this week, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced he would be stepping down from the Obama Administration.  If you haven’t heard Sec. LaHood speak on the topic of active transportation, you’ve missed out. Rails-to-Trails is mounting a campaign to encourage people to speak up and let the Obama Administration know that they need to find…  read more

Providence Bike/Ped Advisory Commission Meeting, Wed Jan 23rd, 4:30

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The January meeting of the Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will be held  on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 4:30 PM, 444 Westminster Street, First Floor.  This meeting is open to the public. Agenda 4:30 – Nate Urso, Providence Department of Public Works: Crosswalks, Street Repaving, Policy, and Safety (Nate will also give a brief update on…  read more