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January Update on TIP Process
As we’ve mentioned before, the state Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) is very important as a plan or what big transportation projects will happen in Rhode Island in the next ten years. With the submission deadline last Friday, RIBike has been very active in the TIP process so far. Most of the submissions to the TIP… 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
Cycle Tracks 11-2-15
Federal transportation bill On Wednesday & Thursday of this week, the U.S. House of Representatives are going to vote on the transportation bill, including up to three votes to cut eligibility for biking projects! Our congressional delegation has always been wonderful on biking issues, but it is still good to call them and let them know how… read more
Letter to the Public: Major Amendment to the TIP
Dear Friends, Thanks to all who are following the situation with the DOT recommendation for a “Major Amendment to the TIP” aka Major Amendment #11. This amendment proposes major reduction to Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funding to make up for shortfalls in pavement and bridge funding. TAP funding is the primary source for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit projects. The first presentation of this proposal took place at the monthly meeting of the Rhode Island Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 5:30pm – Department of Administration, One Capitol Hill, Conference Room A. The meeting was open to the public. We’re all in this together! Everyone’s participation at meetings, discussions, and online in social media is always valuable. Let’s keep awareness high and information flowing. More public meetings coming soon. I am a member of the TAC but was unfortunately out of town for this important meeting. I asked my colleagues on the TAC to consider these requests at the meeting: 1) Please consider and honor the concerns of those community members in attendance. The proposed reduction to TAP funding included in RIDOT’s recommendations is staggering and has long-term and ominous implications to TAP projects already funded, and to the statewide progress on all things active transportation. Specifically, please consider the urgent request to extend the period of community comment from 30 days to 90 days to ensure that everyone affected has time to receive, process, and respond to the Amendment content and for DOT to gather and process that response for our informed consideration. 2) Although the State Bicycle Mobility Plan is not yet adopted, it contains information and recommendations culled and developed over many months by a statewide coalition of expert stakeholders which are significant to improved planning. These recommendations should be considered valuable and relevant by state and municipalities alike even in advance of formal adoption of the plan. 3) Additionally: Considering bicycle, pedestrian, and transit projects as “alternative” – as in “Transportation Alternative Program” – and separating them in planning and funding is an outdated practice that inherently maintains a car-centric culture which is cost-inefficient in planning, design and building our transportation network. While we are beholden to the language of federal funding, there may be ways for us to use this time to demonstrate what is possible when we look at bicycle, pedestrian and transit planning/accommodation as part of pavement and bridge planning. Is this a time when we as a state can demonstrate the budgetary efficiencies of complete streets planning – ie considering all road users in every road plan. We need assurance of due diligence to serve the public interest and solicit their input. Public meetings should include presentations of the proposed changes and the public’s board – the TAC – needs to weigh these interests before making recommendations to the State Planning Council. With thanks to all for your commitment to better roads and transportation planning for all road users. Feel free to contact me if you have any thoughts or questions. Sincerely, Bari Freeman Executive Director The post Letter to the Public: Major Amendment to the TIP appeared first on Bike Newport.
Make the Doorstep of Providence City Hall bike-friendly!
If you don’t feel like reading this whole explanation, come to 444 Westminster St in Providence for the public meeting about the future of Kennedy Plaza at 5pm on February 16th. If we can get a big group of RIBike members there, we can improve bicycling conditions at the heart of Rhode Island’s capital city.… read more
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
A Busy Bike Month in Rhode Island
May is traditionally a very busy month for bicycle events to celebrate National Bike Month. While it looks overwhelming, come out to one event, or many others, or create your own and share it with us! In addition to all of the events listed below, bike shops and other organizations are hosting rides… read more
RIBike comment on the draft Transportation Improvement Plan
The Statewide Planning Council is currently accepting public comment on the draft State Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which outlines all the major transportation investments that will happen for the next ten years. On May 26th, there were two public meetings where public comments were accepted. On the Statewide Planning website, it states “The public comment… read more
Transportation Advisory Committee Public Notice – State Transportation Improvement Program Major Amendment #11
From the Transportation Advisory Committee STATE PLANNING COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Public Notice State Transportation Improvement Program Major Amendment #11 The State Planning Council’s Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) is accepting comments on a proposed Major Amendment, classified as Amendment #11, to the FFY 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the State of Rhode Island. The… read more
Cycle Tracks: October 2016
Welcome to Cycle Tracks, RIBike’s monthly bike advocacy email newsletter. Welcome back to our regular email updates on making Rhode Island more bike-friendly. Thanks for reading, and don’t forget to join the coalition if you haven’t yet! Feature: Annual Meeting Every year around this time we have our Annual Meeting, an open event where we… read more
Cycle Tracks: February 8, 2016
Welcome to Cycle Tracks, RIBike’s bi-weekly bike advocacy email newsletter. The next film in our monthly winter film series, “Wadjda” is TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 9th. Tickets are $12, with a discount for members of RIBike. Come out and enjoy the awesome viewing experience at Cable Car, hang out with other people who like bikes, and support RIBike… read more