Attention RI Bike Nation–we need your help again. Largely because of your action earlier this year, RIDOT withdrew its proposal to cut $27 million from the Transportation Alternatives Program but is now seeking to transfer $37 million away from current and future bike-related projects over the course of 10 years. RIDOT is proposing this move… read more
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Getting Around RI Without A Car
There are many, especially in the bicycle community, who are aware how the drive-everywhere culture has eroded the quality of both cities and the countryside, that transportation emissions are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, that always driving contributes to obesity and ill-health as well as the outflow of RI dollars to out of… read more
Friday: Celebrate Bikes on Your Way to Work in These 3 Rhode Island Cities
Bike to Work Day is the origin of all National Bike Month events. Started in 1956, this day is a time to try out commuting to work by bike, even if that’s not something you’d normally do. This year, Bike to Work Day is on Friday, May 17th. Celebrations will be held around the state… read more
Passing a Vulnerable Road User Bill in RI
Establishing offenses for harming or killing someone walking, biking, or riding a scooter won’t end road violence in Rhode Island, but it does pave the way for an inclusive future that accounts for EVERYONE using our streets. The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary committee heard S596 on April 9. S596, or the Vulnerable Road User bill,… read more
Next week’s #BikeMonth highlights
Next week is filled with fun bike related events. Here are a few you might want to check out. Saturday 5/11 Portsmouth Farm-to-Farm Ride on a car-free route begins at 10 AM. Sunday 5/12 CycloFemme begins at 10 AM at the Kingston Station. All are welcome. Wednesday 5/15 The Ride of Silence is a worldwide… read more
Great #BikeMonthRI Rides in May
[metaslider id=7877] May is Bike Month in Rhode Island and there are some great rides around the state that you don’t want to miss. The best part? All these rides are free! Portsmouth Farm-To-Farm Bike Ride Portsmouth – May 11, 10A – 1P On May 11, head on down to Portsmouth for the 2nd annual… read more
Show up for Protected Bike Lanes on Mount Pleasant
On Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 PM at Mount Pleasant High School, the community is invited to review a proposal from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for implementing traffic calming measures on Mount Pleasant Avenue in Providence. The proposal is the result of a traffic calming and safety study conducted in the area. The… read more
Bike Month is here! Let’s party!
Bike month is finally here! Help us celebrate by joining the fun today at our Kick-off party. Meet us at Mission Electric Bike for a relaxed gathering to talk bikes and riding! There will be music, beer and snacks 5-8 pm. Plus, you can learn all about what other cool events we have planned for… read more
May is officially Bike Month!
Governor Gina Raimondo has officially proclaimed May 2019 Bike Month in Rhode Island. Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition and other bicycle organizations will be celebrating with social events, group bike rides, and other activities. See a complete list of Bike Month fun listed on the Coalition’s website ribike.org/events. All are welcome!
National Bike Summit 2019
The post below first appeared on the Bike Newport blog. Read More: National Bike Summit 2019
STIP Amendment Update
No. We’re not out of the woods yet. …
BREAKING: RIDOT has Withdrawn Proposed Changes to STIP
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has withdrawn proposed changes to State Transportation Improvement Program. This includes the proposal to cut $27 million from bike/ped projects in Transportation Alternatives. Citing an unanticipated influx of $70 million in federal funds allocated to Rhode Island through the 2019 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD)… read more