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
News Archive
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
Advocacy Meeting
Do you have ideas for improving bicycling in Rhode Island? We want to hear them. Join us for our first Zoom Advocacy meeting on Monday July 13, 6-8 pm. As we have said before, many of our activities are on pause, but advocacy must continue. We want to hear from you! Here are the details:… read more
Sad News
With great sadness, we announce the loss of our respected board member, Jerry Hobbs. Jerry brought a great deal to the RI Bike Board– critical thinking, creativity and an eagerness to get the projects done. He was an enthusiastic cyclist who was willing to be involved in making bicycling better for everyone, off and on… read more
Bonus Friday Scavenger Hunt
There are five Fridays this May, so here’s another Friday scavenger hunt to try!
It’s Friday! Scavenger hunt time!
Here’s your weekly scavenger hunt challenge. This one is focused on Providence’s East Side and combines on-road and off-road riding. Follow the cue sheet and see how many of the pictures you can match! Ride safely and let us know how it goes!