News from AIPC: Advancing an Interim Bikeway PlanWhile support is gathering for the planning, funding and building of a Shoreline Bikeway on Aquidneck Island, the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) is advancing an interim plan that addresses roads and routes to carry cyclists more safely the full length of the Island – as an immediate… read more
Jingle Bikes Schedule
Jingle Bikes wheels are spinning from 5:00-7:00pm nightly. Come on down to Bowen’s Wharf and help us keep the Jingle Bikes Tree sparkling!! Did you catch the fabulous front page story of Jingle Bikes in the Newport Daily News? Great fun at the opening on Saturday night with the wheels set in motion by our own Mayor… read more
Jingle Bikes – Pedal Powered Holiday Tree Comes to Newport!
Sat., December 15, 5pm, Mayor Harry Winthrop and FriendsSet the Jingle Bikes Wheels in Motion ~ Be part of the fun – hop on and burn a few of those holiday calories while you light up Bowen’s Wharf! Every day from 5pm to 9pm through New Years Day, weather permitting.
City Will Continue Front-in Parking on Broadway
At last night’s Newport City Council meeting, the Council voted to receive the recommendations of the City Manager for angle parking on Broadway to remain “front-in”. Following here is the letter read and submitted to the Council by Bari George of Bike Newport, asking the Council to become informed as to the reasons that back-in… read more
Bike Lane Markings Explained
Aquidneck Island has its first bike lanes, but what do those white markings mean? There are two new symbols on Memorial Blvd now and many of us are unfamiliar with them. One means the lane is for bikes only and the other means it’s a shared lane used by bikes and cars. BIKE LANE –… read more
Will Broadway Introduce Reverse Diagonal Parking?
Newport City Council voted this week to revisit Reverse Diagonal Parking in the Broadway Streetscape Plan as a method of increasing safety and reducing risk for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. What do you think? See links to articles below where you can participate in the discussion. View a short informative video here. Newport Patch Newport… read more
Bike Newport Receives Support from van Beuren Charitable Foundation
BIG PROGRESS FOR BIKE NEWPORT: van Beuren Foundation funding and more Major strides for Bike Newport – adding to steady progress in program, partnerships and participation, a series of collaborative achievements and generous financial support are increasing momentum for the young organization – and for bicycling in this scenic… read more
Ghost Bike appears on Memorial Blvd to honor Elliot Kaminitz
Last night (9/29/2012) a ghost bike appeared at the Memorial Blvd site of the fatal accident that claimed the life of Middletown resident Elliot Kaminitz on June 19, 2012. We don’t know who placed the memorial, but we hope it will serve both to honor Elliot and remind passing motorists to pay attention, drive… read more
Report: City Council Workshop on Memorial Blvd
Workshop video HERE. Newport Daily News report HERE. Report on the newport City Council Workshop regarding the RIDOT proposed pedestrian and bicycle improvements to Memorial Blvd, Wed August 15, 2012: The RIDOT plan was presented to the City Council by Bob Rocchio, RIDOT Manager of Traffic Management and Highway Safety; Peter Pavao, RIDOT Traffic Engineer; and Bill… read more
City Council Workshop, Wednesday, August 15
Newport City Council will hold a public workshop with RI Department of Transportation to review RIDOT’s proposed changes to Memorial Blvd to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety. City Hall Council Chambers, Wed 8/15, 6:30pm. Interested residents and advocates are also invited to view and discuss the plan in advance of the Council Workshop at Bike… read more
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