According to a Projo article, Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray on Friday announced the allocation of $15 million for construction of the first Massachusetts segment of the planned Blackstone Valley Bike Path connecting Providence and Worcester. The first 2.5 miles of the path, which would total 48 miles, would include 11 bridges and would run… read more
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The more, the merrier…and the safer!
Prioritizing bike projects in RI TIP
Despite the negative campaign rhetoric, the “stimulus” program actually provided about $160 million to RIDOT which not only provided jobs to construction workers, it helped RIDOT catch up a bit on Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)projects so much that is there is room in the remaining 2 years of the TIP to add some approved projects… read more
Ronde de Rhody: Monday Oct 11 (Columbus Day)
What: The RdR is an urban cyclocross tour to raise funds for Bikes Belong and the East Coast Greenway. The Ronde springs from the ashes of your urban riding nightmares, then like an incubus breeds with post-apocalyptic streetscapes, the industrial age, fine Victorian architecture, and lovely bay views. The resulting mutant baby will giggle &… read more
A Better World by Design Conference
The third annual Better World by Design conference is being held in Providence Oct. 1st – 3rd. The conference strives to create connections to make our world a better place. A Better World by Design is a three-day internationally acclaimed conference in Providence, RI that connects students, professionals, and individuals from a variety of disciplines… read more
Discover Some History Along the EBBP
From the Barrington Preservation Society: You may have ridden or walked the East Bay Bike Path in Barrington, RI many times. But do you really know what hidden history took place along the way? If not, it’s time to find out! Come see the seven historic interpretive signs along the path, created by the Barrington… read more
design issues in Phase 3 of South County Bike Path
Bob Votava, who is head of DOTWatch and Friends of the William C O’Neill Bike Path (aka South County bike path), reports a possible problem with ongoing phase 3 construction with regard to the historic railroad tunnel underneath Route 1 that is being used to extend the path. The current design apparently will fill a… read more
GREEN PARTY: Senate candidate killed while biking (09/22/2010
From today’s Energy and Environment Reporter. How is it possible that the driver of the SUV didn’t realize she had a bicycle wedged under her car after she hit and killed the cyclist? This is in Maryland, but I wonder if the police will be any more aggressive in handling this outrageous case than they… read more
Inaugural Providence Hill Climb Set for October 3rd!
Climb Capitol Hill With Us on October 3rd Between 11:30am and 3:00pm! The First Annual Providence Hill Climb is a significant opportunity in U.S. Open Cycling’s work to get people on bikes to improve their health and that of the environment. We have chosen Smith Street between Canal and Park (Capitol Hill) because it is challenging… read more
where to put bike parking
As part of an effort to help “green” the campus, the new Presdent of Rhode Island College, Nancy Carriuolo, is trying to make RIC more bike friendly and so has proposed ending the prohibition of bikes on the campus “mall” and has sought to have bike racks installed on campus. In fact, thanks to help… read more
PPD Bike Patrol
I raised my hand and volunteered to approach the Providence Police Department to find out about their Bike Cop program. My first visit led me to a phone number and response from two Officers in the building. Both Officers told me the same thing. There is no Bicycle Patrol Division. There is no Bicycle Patrol… read more
Elmwood Avenue Walk-Through
As previously reported, Elmwood Avenue is getting a much needed overhaul thanks to RIDOT. This coming Thursday @ 11am, RIDOT and L+A Landscape Architecture will present their design recommendations for the project. A group will gather at the the Knight Memorial Library (275 Elmwood Ave). Come see what the future of Elmwood Avenue could look… read more