Final preparations are being made for the installation of the Hope Street Temporary Trail. The very last element that is needed for it to be a success is YOU! The trail is a test run and usage will be counted and evaluated; the more people who ride, stroll, skate, or roll on the trail during… read more
News Archive
Legislative Update: Sales tax exemption and Bicycle Mobility Plan
Tuesday April 26th was another late night at the Statehouse. We were proud to attend the House Finance Committee to express our support for House Bill 6634 exempting bicycles from sales tax and House Bill 8113 to add a $25 million referendum to the state ballot to fund the Bicycle Mobility Plan. Introduced by Representative… read more
Honoring Rosa Parks and Transit Equity in Rhode Island
Due to the weather, this event will now be held on Friday, February 11th at 2 pm The RI Transit Riders and the George Wiley Center are holding a special event on Friday, February 4th 11th in honor of Rosa Parks’s birthday to highlight the importance of transit equity. We are proud to support this effort and sent the… read more
Light Up the Night
With the colder and darker months upon us, we are proud to announce that Light Up the Night is underway! Light Up the Night is a long-standing RI Bike program that serves the community by providing free bike lights to residents. As in 2020, we are partnering with the Providence Community Library system to spread… read more
It’s official: South Water Street urban trail is open
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, seen here sporting the new RI Bike logo, officially opened the South Water Street Urban Trail yesterday with a celebratory ribbon cutting. The South Water Street trail is just the latest segment of Providence’s Great Streets Initiative and has transformed the route into a complete street with space and safety for… read more
Practice your skills at our Traffic Garden!
Are you new to cycling? Unsure about riding on the road? Want to evaluate your child’s skills in a safe environment? Just need a bit of instruction? Practice cycling skills on a closed course with real world conditions. Drop into RI Bike’s free Traffic Garden at the West End Community Center any time Saturdays 10… read more
East Coast Greenway in Rhode Island
Did you know that America’s most visited park is partly in Rhode Island? The East Coast Greenway boasts over 50 million trips walking, cycling and running last year alone, making it the most visited park in the country. And, since there are few sections of the Greenway in the Ocean State, Rhode Islanders make up… read more
East Providence First Street Pilot Project is live!
Congratulations to East Providence and all the businesses and residents of Watchamoket Square! The long awaited First Street protected bike lane pilot is open! First Street is an important connection between the George Redman Linear Park along the Washington Bridge and the East Bay Bike Path. By protecting cyclists along First Street, East Providence has… read more
Cyclists and others have new protections in Rhode Island
GREAT NEWS! As of Friday, June 25th, 2021, the vulnerable road users bills became LAW. The new statute has two sections. The first defines a vulnerable road user as any person using the road without the benefit of a motor vehicle. Cyclists, pedestrians, EMTs, police officers and construction workers working in the street, people riding… read more
Common Cause Demystifying Democracy Seminar
Do you have questions about the Bond Issues on the Rhode Island Special Election ballot? You may want to tune in to Common Cause RI’s Demystifying Democracy seminar on Thursday, February 25, starting at 7 PM. RI’s Treasurer Seth Magaziner will explain the bonds and panelists will discuss their support or opposition. RI Bike’s Board Chair, Kathleen… read more
Reject Bond Question 4
Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition urges voters to REJECT Question 4 Question 4: $72 million for transportation infrastructure, to match federal funds for ports, highways, roads and bridges The RI Bike Board is highly skeptical of RIDOT and its claims. The agency has earned our skepticism by its actions over the years in many ways. Bond fund shenanigans:… read more
Revolutionary Providence Self Guided Bike Tour
Saddle up on this Rhode Island Independence Day to learn some Providence revolutionary history! Follow the link on our Bike Month page to a wonderful self guided bike tour designed by R.I. Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission’s Sarah Zurier. Have fun!