If you didn’t join us last night for our advocacy meeting, you missed out on a great meeting! We had a lively discussion about the proposed three-foot legislation and whether or not it would help cyclists in any way. Those in attendence were generally in agreement that the current laws pertaining to cyclists don’t really… read more
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H5074 – The Three Foot Rule
We had a really lively discussion at tonight’s advocacy meeting about the Three Foot Rule slated to be considered by the RI General Assembly sometime soon. During the meeting, it was suggested that we try to organize a meeting with Lori DiBiasio, the driving force behind this legislation, and have a meeting of cyclists to… read more
Leading by Example
Like most cyclists, during many conversations I’ve had with non-cycling motorists we end up discussing the “fact” that cyclists are all law breakers. If you know me, you will already know that I’m one of the first to admit that some cyclists do blatently disobey the rules of the road (blow through stop signs, run… 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
So how can we get Providence to be active in the transportation funding reauthorization?
TRANSPORTATION: Mayors call for increased flexibility in reauthorization bill (09/19/2008) Josh Voorhees, E&E Daily reporter Lawmakers should take into account the unique challenges faced by metropolitan areas and provide local officials with the necessary flexibility to tackle them in the new transportation law, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Mayors told a House panel… read more
It’s the law: get on your bicycle
Not in Providence, of course… but Jakarta. Indonesian officials ride bicycles to combat global warming Apparently you have to live in a nation comprised of islands, many low-lying, before your government takes global climate change seriously…
Maryland Governor Signs Manslaughter by Vehicle Law
Maryland bicycle advocates have something to celebrate this week. They were successful in getting legislation passed to punish motorists for dangerous driving when pedestrians or cyclists are killed. You can read more about their HB 363 bill. Another state wakes up and gets on board with the Vulerable Road User movement, can RI be next?
Legislative Update: Electric Bicycles
It has been a busy legislative season, so far, with several bills pending in the General Assembly. Last year, after a full decade of work, we celebrated the enactment of the Vulnerable Road Users Law which provides important new protections for those who travel without the benefit of a motor vehicle. Less happily, we had… read more
14Nov2011 RIBike Meeting Minutes
RIBike Advocacy Meeting 14Nov2011 Brown Library Call to order 6:03pm Adjourn at 7pm Present: Matt, Betty, Dick Leo, Eric, Barry, Absent: Mark, Sue Guest: Cameron Moquin General Meeting Brief Officer and Committee heads report President: Matt Moritz Report: Attended Elmwood Neighborhood Association Meeting on Saturday 12Nov11. They are looking for Improved Road crossing safety around… read more
CLEAN-TEA on the horizon?
From today’s ClimateWire MASS TRANSIT: Carrying more riders and getting less money, urban systems seek help (03/18/2009) Saqib Rahim, E&E reporter In two weeks, the van will stop coming. And at that point, Bren Pathenos doesn’t know how her son will get to work. Her son, 30-year-old William Jenkins, has cerebral palsy, a brain condition… read more
Don’t let them raid the mass transit account!
TRANSPORTATION: Congress looks to infrastructure funding for economic boost (05/06/2008) Josh Voorhees, E&E Daily reporter Amid growing concerns over a slowing economy, lawmakers are turning their attention to the nation’s infrastructure as one way to provide an economic boost. The case for infrastructure investment made by many legislators, and heartily echoed by the transportation industry,… read more
How Can I Promote Cycling
My family and I enjoyed a great Father’s Day weekend camping, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It was great to spend some quality time out in the fresh air, where cars don’t rule the day and people live a “simpler” life (looking at some of the other camp setups around us,… read more