South Kingstown: The Biking Walking Working Group of the Healthy Places By Design program for South Kingstown met on September 13 to determine priority routes within the town to request sharrows to be put down on the streets. Three locations in different parts of town were identified and a request will be submitted shortly to… read more
News Archive
3rd Annual Woony River Ride, Sept 22
On Saturday, September 22nd, The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council(WRWC)will hold the 3rd annual Woony River Ride. The ride explores the watershed of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed in Providence, Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield and North Providence. With options for 27- or 50-miles, riders explore the ridges, valleys, country roads, urban areas and historical sites… read more
Fusion Fest 2012, in Warren: special goodies for cyclists
This annual rock festival in Warren returns this Saturday (Sept 8). The food trucks there to feed the hungry masses will all offer goodies to cyclists (e.g., free jimmies at the Like No Udder soft serve truck). Just a quarter-mile from the East Bay Bike Path! Blount’s Clam Shack, 335 Water Street, from 11 am… read more
Wash Out on EBBP
For those traveling the EBBP in Riverside. It’s located between the Lincoln Ave. and Crescent View Ave crossings, right near where Sherman Street dead ends at the bike path with Bell Ave. This picture is from early July when I first alerted RIDOT of the hazard. Since then, they appear to have made some attempts… read more
Vulnerable on the Open Road: Five pro cyclists reflect on bike safety
Video produced in conjunction with People for Bikes. It gives a good, non-confrontational look at views from five different pro cyclists about riding a bike on the open road. It’s definitely worth a few minutes of your time to view and share with your friends… those that ride and those that don’t. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFZSW_aTzVc
Ciclovia Providence: update & confirmation
Providence’s first-ever ciclovia is on! As previously advertised, the City will exclude motor vehicles from Broad St (between Thurbers Ave and Prairie Ave) from 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday, September 9. Lots of vendors, exhibitors, musicians, and more will line up along the street. Best of all, did I mention NO CARS? Big… read more
George Redman Funeral Arrangements
According to the Providence Journal obituary: His Funeral will begin on Monday at 8 AM from the Rebello funeral Home, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9 AM in Sacred Heart Church, Taunton Ave., East Providence. Burial with Military Honors will be at RI Veteran’s Cemetery in Exeter.… read more
George Redman Passes
It’s a sad day for RI bicycle advocates. We received word that the “Father of the East Bay Bike Path” passed away yesterday. Steve Church let us know that he: received a phone call this morning from Mrs. Redman and she informed me that George Redman passed away yesterday. George was one of the founding pioneers in… read more
New England Builders Ball: handbuilt bike show in Providence
The New England Builders Ball, a celebration and exhibition of handbuilt bicycles, returns to Providence RI this Oct 5! A fundraiser for the East Coast Greenway Alliance, this event features the finest custom-built steel, aluminum, titanium, and carbon frame bikes along with live music, cash bar, and lots of awesome people you haven’t met yet. … read more
A Ciclovía for Providence
It’s true, and coming soon. Save the date, Providence: our very first ciclovia is coming on Sept 9, 9 am to noon. Baby steps for the first one, just a half-mile of Broad Street from Prairie to Thurbers Ave. Assuming success, the plan is to grow this into a city-wide loop in 2013. More info… read more
Providence Bike & Ped Advisory Commission meeting today
The Providence Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission meets today, 4-5:30, 444 Westminster St, 1st fl. Agenda and other info can be found at the Secretary of State’s website: http://sos.ri.gov/openmeetings//index.php?page=view_entity&id=6057
RIDOT closing section of Coventry Greenway – August 20th
According to a Coventry Patch article The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced Friday that it is scheduled to close a section of the Coventry Greenway in Coventry on Monday, August 20, 2012. The path will be closed to all users from Station Street to the area of Town Farm Road, where the path… read more