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
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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
ACTION ALERT: Your chance to influence future transportation spending
Please read and sign this urgent Transportation Funding Alert put together by RI Bike and Paths to Progress to require RIDOT to allocate more money for biking and walking infrastructure. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) for 2022-2031 is the comprehensive planning document for all road and bridge work in Rhode Island. The STIP currently designates only 1.8%… 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
Coming soon: Better biking in East Providence
The First Street Bike Lane Pilot Project is a temporary bike lane filling the gap between Warren Avenue and the Veterans Memorial Parkway in East Providence. It will make for a much safer and more comfortable ride along the East Bay Bike Path and we cannot wait! UPDATE (June 21, 2021): The East Providence City… read more
Trestle Trail Update
After being dropped off the State Transportation Improvement Plan by RIDOT in 2019, the Trestle Trail is once again on the table. Representative Langevin submitted the Trestle Trail as part of the member-designated project request. Once completed, the Trestle Trail will connect the Washington Secondary Trail to the Connecticut border, creating a regional active transportation… read more
Rhody Radio Podcast
Take a listen to some fun stories from the East Bay Bike Path, produced by Rhody Radio: RI Library Radio Online. Libraries, Bicycles, & Storytelling from the East Bay Bike Path Thanks to Jessica D’Avanza, the community engagement librarian at Barrington Public Library and a bike commuter.
Bike Month Update
Bike Month is in full swing and so far the weather has been delightful for cycling! Our riding challenge is going great, with 34 riders participating and over 6,486 miles ridden collectively. That’s over half way and we still have 11 days to go. In case you haven’t heard, in honor of National Bike Month,… read more
Bike Month 2021
May is Bike Month around the US. 2020 threw us for a loop, but we’re back this month with some fun activities to kick-start your summer! Bike Month Challenge It’s not too late! Register at lovetoride.net and join the RI Bike team. Put some extra excitement in your cycling adventures during Bike Month. Join the… 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