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Take Action: Bike and Transit Legislation This Week at the RI Senate

May 23, 2023

Rhode Island is at a pivotal moment in shaping our statewide mobility policies, and your participation can make a difference. This Thursday, May 25th, two State Senate Judiciary Committee hearings will address crucial bike and transit bills. The Senate Judiciary Committee hearings occur after “the rise” (when senators leave the floor for the day), so…  read more

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Fair Winds and Following Seas to the Ocean Racers!

May 22, 2023

The Ocean Race has ended in Newport and is on its next leg heading to Aarhus, Denmark. We want to extend our congratulations to home team 11th Hour Racing for their outstanding performance, winning leg five of the race and standing just one point behind the overall leaders. It was a truly magical moment for…  read more

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Bike Friendly Business of the Year: Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling

May 20, 2023

On May 19th, 2023, we presented the annual Bike Friendly Business of the Year award to Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling. The presentation took place in front of City Hall as part of the traditional Bike Friendly Update at the end of Bike to Work Day. It was attended by a lively crowd of local…  read more

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Elliot’s Ride for Everyone Returns to Ocean Drive on June 10th

May 20, 2023

Bike Newport’s Free Community Event for Biking and Walking on Newport’s Famous Ocean Loop … Without Cars! Saturday, June 10, 2023, 9am-12pm Imagine enjoying a leisurely roll or stroll along Newport’s most stunning and iconic coastal road… without cars. Here’s your chance! Elliot’s Ride for Everyone is the family-favorite ride of the year! (Watch the 2022 video here).…  read more

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A First Timer’s Report on the National Bike Summit

April 11, 2023

Nine people, Bike Newport’s Staff and representatives standing before the US Capitol

By Chris Barker, Bike Newport Development Director Attending the annual National Bike Summit was a thrilling experience for me. I’m relatively new to bike advocacy and it was so informative and energizing to gather with lots of people from all over the country to think about transforming our towns and cities to be more bike-friendly.…  read more

“Bike-On” Brings Bikes for Everyone

April 7, 2023

The days when our friends from Bike-On in Warwick visit are always among the most fun days of the year – and last Wednesday continued that tradition! It was one of those perfect first days of Spring, and we were SO happy to be outside spinning our wheels behind the Martin Luther King Jr Community…  read more

Bike Lanes in Newport’s Transportation Plan

March 26, 2023

At Bike Newport, we’re following with interest the Newport Transportation Master Plan (TMP) that will be presented to the City Council at a workshop this coming Wednesday evening, March 29th.  Along with the rest of the community, we are reviewing the recommendations put forward by the city’s transportation planning consultants as well as the related…  read more

3 Ways You Can Help Bike Newport with 401Gives

March 20, 2023

**Breaking News**: We’re off to a solid start. Please help us sustain our momentum right through the rest of this opening day, and throughout the weekend until 6:00pm on Monday. The next powerful match opportunity is at 4:01pm today (Friday). Thank you for supporting our programs for kids. The crocuses are sprouting, and signal the…  read more

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Confirmation Hearing for DOT Director Peter Alviti

February 26, 2023

On Tuesday, February 28th, the RI Senate Finance Committee will hold an “Advice and Consent” confirmation hearing for RIDOT Director Peter Alviti. The hearing will take place in the Senate Lounge at the State House at the Rise of the Senate, which usually takes place about 4:30pm. (The Rise is when the House or Senate finishes…  read more

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WE CAN DO THIS! 2022 CAMPAIGN

December 20, 2022

Illustration with person evoking "Rosie the Riveter". A person with dark hair in a red spotted bandana pointing to text balloon: "We Can Do It!"

2022 End of Year Campaign – Thank You! Thank you for helping us exceed our goal. With your help, we raised $31,720and activated the $25,000 matching gift from a generous donor! With your continuing support in the new year, we’ll make 2023 a year to remember for bike progress and bike happiness in our community.Thank…  read more

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