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RI Bike – Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition

RI Bike - Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition

Better biking across all of Rhode Island

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    • Advocacy – We work in State and Local governments to advocate for safer cycling for all
    • Education – Programs for Kids and Adults, in schools, at home and in-person
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Advocacy

advocacy: noun the act of pleading for, espousing or recommending

RI Bike works tirelessly pleading for, espousing and recommending laws, policies and capital spending that make cycling a realistic option for commuting, errands and recreation.

We move our legislative agenda forward by developing new language for laws, cultivating sponsors in both houses of the RI General Assembly, testifying at committee hearings, mobilizing supporters and addressing legislators’ questions and concerns.

Current Bills

The Vulnerable Road Users Bill defines vulnerable road users and provides additional penalties for reckless drivers who injure or kill a vulnerable road user.

The Roadway Safety Act is an omnibus bill intended to improve safe travel for all road users. Public thoroughfares must accommodate a wide range of transportation modes and all people on the roads benefit from clarity and well-documented safety measures.
The Roadway Safety Act includes:

  • the Idaho Stop which clarifies bicyclist behavior at intersections
  • a provision prohibiting aggressive honking
  • language that would allow municipalities to reduce speed limits on state roads in thickly settled areas of their towns
  • definitions of the various types of e-bikes
  • a K-12 for public school bicycle education plank
  • a reckless driver accountability program for drivers with multiple moving violations.

You can have an impact and make a difference – there are many ways to participate.

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Why I Bike - Betty B.

Riding my bike is fun and satisfying, economical and eye opening and educational and you can eat all you want all day.
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RI Bicycle Coalition
PO Box 2454
Providence, RI 02906