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Bridge Repair on Fast Track

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According to an article in the Kent County Times Fixing the Laurel Avenue Bridge is a top-priority for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. Over the next two weeks residents will see the Laurel Avenue Bridge demolished by a RIDOT contractor, Lewis said. The bridge is so damaged the no one should approach it or…  read more

bike issues and the race for Mayor

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Has anyone heard of any bicycle-related issue discussed in the Providence Mayor’s campaign? I have not, nor have even heard anything about any transportation issue, not even pothole problems or what to do with Mayor Ciccilline’s Metro Area Transit study that called for significant improvements in the area’s public transportation system, even a streetcar line.…  read more

Elmwood Ave Repaving Meeting – Canceled

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From the organizers: We just arrived at Knight Memorial Library to set up for tonight’s Elmwood Avenue design meeting and found that the building has been closed due to an electricity problem.  We will reschedule. We will post an update when there is a new time for the meeting.

“safe passing” bills at the RI legislature

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After a speeding motorist killed a bicyclist on a Route 1 shoulder (and the driver was not charged, something I think AG Patrick Lynch needs to answer for) his widow, with the help of the Warwick City Council, sought legislation to appropriately sanction such motorists. In the current General Assembly, this has morphed into at…  read more

Elmwood Ave Repaving Meeting

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If you live along, frequently bike along, or just periodically bike along Elmwood Ave, then this meeting is for you!  An announcement from Community Works Rhode Island: When:  Wednesday, April  7th, 2010   6:00-7:30 pm Where: Knight Memorial Library Auditorium (downstairs), 275 Elmwood Ave. As many of you know, Community Works Rhode Island, our elected officials…  read more

Thoughts on Flooding

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Unless you live in a bubble, you’ve no doubt observed significant flooding somewhere in the last few weeks.  News sources are busy talking about how dangerous this is, how much damage it might cause, etc.  But I have yet to hear any one of them mention this might just be a weather pattern we will…  read more

Whoa… That was Close

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If you’ve spent any significant time riding a bike around with cars, you’ve certainly encountered what I call a “Whoa… that was close” moment; the vehicle that sneaks up on you and passes you close enough to really catch your attention.   If I were to wager a guess, I’d say I experience this once every…  read more

GARI and PBC Merger Update

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It’s official.  GARI members met this evening and officially voted to merge with the Providence Bicycle Coalition.  This was the last hurdle we needed to get over to pave the way to merge the two organizations.  In a short while, when all the legal paperwork is completeled, the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition will be born. …  read more

Elmwood Ave Bike/Pedestrian Improvements

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Over the course of the next two years, RIDOT is scheduled to completely repave Elmwood Avenue.  I will be meeting with some people this Thursday @ 11am to discuss potential bicycle and pedestrian improvements that might be done in conjunction with the repaving work.  If you frequent this area or just have a vested interest…  read more

Move Over Law – Not Working

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According to to a report posted on the Target 12 website, the recently passed Move Over law, requiring motorists to change lanes or at least slow down when passing an emergency vehicle, simply isn’t working.  Target 12 wired up a state police cruiser and went undercover to put the law to the test. We also…  read more

Office of Livability within DOT’s Federal Highway Administration

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TRANSPORTATION: Lawmakers to examine Obama’s ‘livability’ efforts Josh Voorhees, E&E reporter President Obama’s “livability” initiative will be under the microscope this week as two congressional panels hear from federal and state officials about transportation planning and land use. The House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee will meet Wednesday to take a closer look…  read more