As many are likely aware, the RIPTA bus system enables cyclists to expand their area of travel through their Rack n’ Ride system. Each RIPTA bus is able to carry two bikes and there is no additional charge. Many people have been eased into bicycle commuting by putting their bike on the bus into work… read more
News Archive
“Frank’s Law” is the law!
On its last day the General Assembly approved “safe passing” bills H7243A (sponsor: Gemma) and S2706A (Connors) which the Governor has allowed to become law without his signature. Al Gemma took the leadership to get something passed and so it was basically his version of 3 similar bills that essentially calls for motorists to pass… read more
Bike Path Survey
As you might have heard already, RIDOT will have crews out on the East Bay Bike Path doing a video survey of the path next Monday, June 28th. Both the Projo and WPRI have stories about what will be happening. The entire path will remain open during the survey, however there will be a vehicle… read more
Warren Bike Path Dedication
The latest RI bike path addition is scheduled to be dedicated tomorrow. David S. Frerichs Town Council President Town of Warren, Rhode Island and Michael P. Lewis Director Rhode Island Department of Transportation Cordially invite you to attend A ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Warren Bike Path Thursday, June 10, 2010 at… read more
Linear Park Construction Update
Rember that linear park which is supposed to be worked on? I finally received an update from RIDOT about the tentative timetable: At this time we expect that the construction of the Washington Pedestrian Bridge will start in the spring of 2011. We expect the duration of the construction to take two years. Also, we… read more
What Can I Do? R. I. B. I. K. E.
As bike month slowly winds down, I want to take a few minutes and post about part of my Bike-to-Work Day speech. I’m often asked by fellow cyclists the question “what can I do?”. They work during the day and don’t have time to attend legislative or governmental meetings, they are busy with work and… read more
Support Complete Streets
Today at 12pm, The Alliance for Biking and Walking are leading a parade of advocates on a bike ride down Pennsylvania Avenue to personally deliver a thank-you note to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. The letter conveys the support of many grassroots organizations for Secretary’s recent policy statement on bike/ped accommodations. For those that can’t join… read more
Funds available to improve biking/walking in RI!
Dig this: The RI Department of Health and the RI Department of Transportation are working together to solicit “proposals from community-based, public or not-for-profit organizations to change the social, political, and physical environment to active living an easier choice for all residents.” From Angela Ankoma, RI Dept of Health: Hello everyone, I’m attaching information about… read more
Thanks to the speakers!
Just a quick thank you to those who spoke at last Friday’s Bike-to-Work Day here in Providence including two opportunistic Providence Mayoral candidates who saw an open microphone and wasted no time getting to it. Thanks to you all: Mayor David Cicilline John Robitaille – Candidate for Governor Ken Block – Candidate for Governor David Gifford –… read more
Street sweeping
Yesterday, during a meeting at RIDOT hq, Mike Lewis (RIDOT director) explained that state roads aren’t swept during the winter for two basic reasons: (1) the equipment involved includes a water sprayer; that component freezes up in the winter, so the department basically mothballs the street sweepers between fall and spring, and (2) budget constraints… read more
Commuter Challenge – Weekly Winners
We are heading into the last week of our month long challenge. If you haven’t been consistent in logging your miles, it’s not too late! The random winners for this week of the Commuter Challenge are Deirdre B, Jef N, and Josh K. They have all won a commuter kit including: Manhattan Portage messenger bag,… read more
Live on the Rhode Show
Dick and I had a brief live interview on the Rhode Show this morning. and Sarah did a great job introducing RI VeloSprints a little later: