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
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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.
Join AIPC and Bike Newport to celebrate the initial funding for the Aquidneck Island Bikeway!
We hope you will join us on July 15th as we celebrate the initial funding for the building of the Aquidneck Island Bikeway! This is a major step toward enhancing Newport’s
Details via Tina Dolen, Executive Director of the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission.
AIPC invites you to celebrate the launch of the Aquidneck Island Bikeway
with our Congressional Delegation, appointed and elected officials,
state agencies, our funder and bike enthusiasts
July 15th – former Midway Pier on Narragansett Bay
(on Burma Road opposite Greene Lane)
10:00 a.m. to noon
We’ll gather under the tent for light refreshments, a few words from bikeway supporters, and for those interested, a short bike ride along Burma Road
(Please bring your bike or use one of a few provided by AIPC)
The launch celebrates the van Beuren Charitable Foundation’s generous gift to put the bikeway in motion by underwriting a design study review, the first step in moving the bikeway closer to completion. This bikeway can be finished in as little as 3 to 4 years.
Much of the 18 mile route is either already in place or will soon be completed, thanks to
support from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
The Bikeway will consist of dedicated lanes plus a 1.2 mile rail with trail on Narragansett Bay. It will connect with 55 miles of off-island bike trails. Riders can explore the island in a manner that is safe, reduces traffic congestion, celebrates the island’s natural beauty, provides healthy exercise and above all creates an unparalleled recreational asset.
Signing up in advance will help us plan for refreshments.
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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
Cyclovia Providence, Broad Street June 30, Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for the Sunday June 30th Cyclovia being held on Broad Street between Thurbers and Prairie Avenues. Volunteers will be responsible for monitoring side streets and ensuring that drivers do not take their vehicles onto the closed roadway. Shifts are 2 hours each, from 11 to 1 and 1 to 3PM with water… 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
Lock Cutting Result of Rogue Employee?
As previously discussed, Providence experienced a period of unrest recently as bike locks were being cut by an over zealous city employee. An ecoRI article reports on the recent Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) meeting, where members had an opportunity to meet with Leo Perrotta, supervisor at the Providence Public Works Department. During this… 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