Thursday Happy Hours at McFadden’s (52 Pine St. in Providence) Come in after a hard day in the office to cool down in the air-conditioned bliss of McFaddens. Enjoy a cold one and race against your friends…or your foes. These are 250 metre sprints to keep it easy and fun for everyone. $5 for your… read more
News Archive
Rhody Bike Path Passport
The Zeta II class of Leadership Rhode Island choose to use the RI bike paths as their community service project. They have organized the Rhode Bike Path Passport to increase residents’ appreciation of our state by encouraging people to explore Rhode Island’s natural beauty, to stay fit, and to support local businesses. Participants are asked… read more
Colo. town ban portends problems for bicycle promotion
A rural Colorado town has kicked cyclists off the streets, dealing a blow to advocates who felt the wind at their back amid a national livability push. There just wasn’t enough room on the roads for both bikers and two lanes of cars in Black Hawk, City Manager Mike Copp said, especially when state law… read more
Segment of Coventry Greenway Closed
A reminder for RIDOT that the Coventry Greenway between Whitford and Station Streets is closed during construction.
Linear Park Update
Here is the latest correspondence I’ve received from RIDOT concerning keeping the Washington Bridge open during construction. While RIDOT is certainly due credit for completing the projects that they highlighted, I think it’s hard for them to argue that a fair share of State transportation dollars are being spent on non-automobile projects. I was very… read more
[Updated!] Dangerous Bump on Coventry Greenway
Beware of warped bridge decking on one of the bridges on the newly opened section of the Coventry Greenway.
Westerly: Rte. 91 Bicycle Restrictions
We received the following announcement from RIDOT: Westerly: Rte. 91 (Oak St./Westerly-Bradford Rd.) from Rte. 3 (High St.) to State Highway Garage, and from State Highway Garage to Bradford Railroad Bridge, various lane closures for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A one-way alternating traffic pattern may be in place from 9 a.m.… read more
South County Bike Path Expansion
From RIDOT: The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced that the William C. O’Neill (South County) Bike Path will be expanded. Starting Monday, August 2, 2010 crews will begin work on the next segment of the path which currently covers 5.6 miles between the Kingston Railroad Station and Route 108. The new segment,… read more
Livable Communities Act
From the League of American Cyclists, particularly pertinent for those of us in RI, because Senator Reed sits on the Senate Banking Committee which is hearing the bill: Congress is considering a measure that could unleash funding for bicycle and pedestrian facilities and make important strides towards building “active transportation networks.” Tomorrow is a critical… read more
Another Loss Hits Close to Home
Bruce, via the NBW list, pointed to a Projo article about another cyclist, with ties to RI, being killed. A 21-year-old Brown University student riding across the country to raise money for affordable housing was killed Tuesday in South Dakota after she was struck by a semi-trailer truck’s wide load as she checked phone messages… read more
Good articles in Rails-to-Trails
The current (Fall 2010) issue of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) magazine has several articles that may of interest. The cover story on the 22 mile Cape Cod rail trail gives its history, some photos, and touring tips. It also has a story and photos of the NY High-Line, an imaginative reuse of an abandoned railroad… read more
Recycle-A-Bike Raising funds to build community bike shop
Recycle-A-Bike has started a fundraising campaign for the construction of a shop on the Steelyard property to help organize, expand and provide greater service to the community.