According to a Pantagraph article, Florida is the latest state to pass a 3-foot law, whereby vehicles are required to give cyclists at least 3 feet of clearance when passing. Violators face fines up to $500. Ed Barsotti, executive director of the League of Illinois Bicyclists, stressed the new law merely spells out what earlier… read more
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Providence Added to Bike League Website
Our Providence Bike-to-Work Day event has been added to the League of American Cyclists B2WD event listing. If you haven’t already done so, I would suggest you take some time and peruse the league website. They have a lot of good information about cycling advocacy and just cycling in general. If you are looking for… read more
Bike Lanes, Intended for Safety, Become Traffic Battlegrounds
May 4, 2008 Bike Lanes, Intended for Safety, Become Traffic Battlegrounds By COLIN MOYNIHAN James Frederick was in Manhattan cycling west in the Prince Street bike lane on a recent morning when a green Ford parked in the lane forced him to swerve into the narrow roadway where cars and vans were rushing past.“It’s kind… read more
Pounds CO2 per passenger mile
The folks over at the Sightline Institute published a recent graph comparing the pounds of CO2 (or equivalents) per passenger-mile emitted during different modes of transportation: Clearly we are somewhat biased towards bicycles around here, but this graph certainly shows how green human transportation can be when compared with motorized transportation.
Avoiding the gas pumps: Providence teachers bike to work
An article in this morning’s Projo discusses the approach a variety of people are taking to deal with increasing gas prices. The majority of the article focuses on alternate cars, carpooling, bus ridership, etc. However, it does conclude by mentioning our upcoming B2WD event.
National Bicycle Strategy
Newflash from the League of American Bicyclists: The House Congressional Resolution on Bicycling (H.Con.Res. 305), introduced in February, calls on the United States Congress to adopt a national bicycling strategy to fully realize the incredible benefits of getting more people bicycling, more safely, more often. There is a “sense of Congress” that complete streets policies… read more
Advocacy in DC
The Washington Area Bicyclists Assn and DC DOT seem to have a pretty tight relationship – they teamed up to put up this billboard. What are the chances we could do something similar in the Providence area?
2008 Bike To Work Day Press Release
I just posted a copy of the official press release for the 2008 Bike to Work Day festivities! As you can see, there is a lot more happening this year and I would encourage all RI cyclists to make an effort to stop by the event. A more detailed listing of the event participants and… read more
Bike To Work Day 2008
Across the United States cities are gearing up for the 52nd Annual National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 16, 2008. Providence will be hosting its own press conference and festivities for Bike to Work Day. Taking place at Bank of America City Center in downtown Providence, bicyclists will convene at the skating rink… read more
Blackstone River Bikeway Dedication
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is planning a dedication ceremony for Monday, April 28 at 10 a.m. for the next segment of the Blackstone River Bikeway. This 1-mile piece begins at the former Lonsdale Drive-In and connects to Valley Falls Heritage Park near Cumberland Town Hall. A unique feature of the path is a… read more
Oregon gov recommends peak-hour tolls and incentives for alternative forms of transportation
Peak hour tolls are a big part of Oregon governor’s transportation agenda Oregon needs tough measures to cope with growing volumes of traffic, says Gov. Ted Kulongoski Saturday, April 12, 2008 GAIL KINSEY HILL The Oregonian Gov. Ted Kulongoski on Friday said he will likely advocate for rush-hour tolling and other tough measures to control… read more
Some ideas to get Providence ahead of the curve
Take Alternate Route By GENE RUSSIANOFF Published: April 9, 2008 WITH congestion pricing dead (for now), New York City is left with drivers still stuck in traffic and transit riders packed like sardines. How else can we ease traffic jams and provide decent and affordable bus and subway service? Both the state and the city… read more