An article posted on the Connecticut Press site discusses a proposed law, currently in front of the CT General Assembly. If it goes through, then motorists would have to give bicycles at least 3 feet of room and the state Department of Transportation would be forced to accommodate bikes and pedestrians on state highways under… read more
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Cycling Injuries Research Study
There is a new study underway at Rhode Island Hospital to collect data about people who ride their bikes for fitness, fun, competition, commuting or delivery of goods and services. The study is one of only a few to focus specifically on cycling injuries. Our goal is to help improve and promote cycling for health… read more
Sierra Club workshop on how to use your bicycle as transportation
In advance of National Bike to Work Week (May 12-16), the Sierra Club presents a workshop on how to effectively use your bicycle as transportation to and from work, school, or errands. From outfitting yourself and your bicycle, to safe riding practices and route planning, the evening promises to deliver timely and useful information. Date:… read more
Aquidneck Island Traffic Study
I happened upon another blog posting stating that: Tina Dolen, the Executive Director of the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission, announced that they had secured $500K from RIDOT for a “holistic,” island-wide traffic study. “We made proposal to RIDOT to conduct a corridor study,” said Dolen, “A comprehensive analysis of how traffic moves across this island,… read more
Transportation Enhancement Funding Spared
The League of American Bicyclists recently alerted us to some good news about the future of the 2008 Transportation Enhancement funds. On Thursday, March 6, 2008, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) ordered states to return $3.15 billion in transportation funds. Although this is not the first time that USDOT has issued such notices,… read more
Ask RIDOT: Bicycle traffic-light sensors are not coming any time soon
I sent a question about traffic-light sensors into “Ask RIDOT” a while back and just happened to notice they answered it. The bottom line appears to be: RIDOT does not currently use bicycle detection at signalized intersections. The Department has not researched the operation and efficiency of these detection systems yet. That does not mean,… read more
Warren Bike Path Hits Archeology Delay
From an EastBayRI.com article: The long-studied Warren Bike Path will be delayed yet again, as a review of the proposed site by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has triggered a request for an archaeological study by the Narragansett Indians. The survey was recommended to the town in a March 3 letter. Because of the… read more
Bike lanes on Blackstone Blvd: Part 2
The first Boulevard bike lane striping entry on this website attracted far more comments – pro and con – than any other topic that has ever appeared on this site. So it wasn’t terribly surprising that the public meeting, held Monday March 3 at School One, was well attended. However, despite memories of a rancorous… read more
Sharrows?
Some progressive cities have begun using sharrows, shared road markings, to remind motorists that bicycles have a right to the road and that we may well be riding farther in the lane than they would expect. Unfortunately, cities that have used sharrows needed to pass special legislation to permit their DOT to use the signage,… read more
Sheldon Brown Memorial
From the NBW email list: A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. March 2, at the First Unitarian Society in Newton, at 1326 Washington St. (across the street from Harris Cyclery) West Newton. For those pedaling to the memorial service, there will be a designated bicycle parking area. A police detail will be… read more
Project for Public Spaces – Kennedy Plaza
Sorry for the short notice on this, for those who haven’t heard. Tomorrow from 3 to 7, Project for Public Spaces will lead a workshop to envision a Kennedy Plaza more useful and more welcoming to all users, present and future. (Then all we’ll need is the $25 bazillion for implementation!). Click on the image… read more
Bike Lanes on Blackstone Boulevard? For real. Read on…
Years of work has led to the scheduling of a public meeting regarding striping bike lanes onto Blackstone Boulevard. It is imperative that as many bike lane boosters as possible be in attendance to show the City that the community is behind the project. The meeting will be at 7 pm on Monday, March 3,… read more