The Projo and WPRI are reporting that East Providence Police are investigating after a man was seriously injured when his bicycle collided with a car in East Providence. It happened at Waterman Avenue and Commercial Way Friday morning. According to police, the 55-year-old man was not wearing a helmet, and suffered serious head injuries. I… read more
News Archive
Center Turn Lane on Route 44 in Smithfield
I received a notification from RIDOT that The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is alerting motorists that the new striping pattern of three lanes (one lane in each direction with a center turn lane) on Route 44 in Smithfield, from Austin Avenue to West Greenville Road, will continue. “Due to the success we have… read more
Taunton Bicyclist Searches for Hit-and-Run Driver
The Tauton Daily Gazette recently posted an article describing a recent hit-and-run incident A local mother involved in a hit-and-run while riding her bicycle with her young son is looking for answers. Rebeckah Picard and her 20-month-old son Jessie were enjoying a bike ride, one of their favorite activities, when they were struck by a… read more
On the Flip Side
I hate to say it, but motorists do have some valid complaints when it comes to some cyclists. I was in my car over the weekend, waiting to turn right at a red light. As a gap opened up and I was just starting to roll, a cyclists came flying by me on the right. … read more
Letter to the Editor
I received an email copy of the following letter the editor, recently submitted to the Projo, by Keith Moore: To the editor: I was biking to work this morning in Providence, sticking as close to the curb as possible, when my life flashed in front of my eyes: a driver in a beige Saturn drove… read more
New DMV Bicycling Brochure
About ten months ago, I had an opportunity to read over the DMV manual and what it had to say about bicycles. At the time I was shocked to learn how little information they included and of the information they did include, a rather large percentage of it was focused on how cyclists should act. … read more
AIPC Launches Aquidneck Island Traffic Study
As you may be aware, the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) recently announced a $500K Aquidneck Island traffic study. “The study is a results-oriented project, with measurable outcomes, that will have both fast-track up-front solutions and long-term recommendations,” said Tina Dolen, AIPC executive director. “I cannot overemphasize how vital public participation will be, and our… read more
Amtrak Bicycle Survey
Do you ride Amtrak with your bike already? Are you thinking of taking a trip with your bike? Considering a family vacation that would be easier if you could just ride the train with your bike? Then I encourage you to take the Amtrack Bicycle Survey. Now is the time to show Amtrak there is… read more
Biking and Walking: Our Secret Weapon?
More fitness. America’s obesity epidemic curbed. Less gasoline burned, fewer carbon emissions. Safer streets. Improved access to public transit. Those are just some of the reasons why biking and walking proponents say it’s time for the federal government to focus less on new and expanded highways, and far more on safe pathways and “complete streets”… read more
Quonset Shared-Use Bike Path Opening
From RIDOT: Several dozen bikers and pedestrians will join officials from Quonset Development Corporation, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and the town of North Kingstown for a ribbon cutting and inaugural pedal across the newly completed Quonset Shared Use Bike Path. The new 2.5 mile Bike Path will be formally open on July 17,… read more
Dealing With the Weather
We were recently contacted with the following question Could any of the seasoned bike to work group provide some suggestions on how they are dealing with this crappy summer weather? I’m sure we all feel like we’ve been living in Seattle for the last month. So what are you doing to deal with it? Any… read more
States and Transportation Stimulus
Here’s the link to a report by Smart Growth America on how states have allocated their transportation stimulus funding. While Rhode Island did well in spending 100 percent of its total road allocation to “system preservation;” i.e., taking care of existing roads, it only provided a dismal 7.5 percent to public transportation and non-motorized projects.… read more