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
**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
Confirmation Hearing for DOT Director Peter Alviti
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
WE CAN DO THIS! 2022 CAMPAIGN
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
Smiles Abound at the Annual Holiday Bike Giveaway
December 10, 2022 Every year, the Newport holiday season includes a delightful day of bike happiness for kids – the Annual Holiday Bike Giveaway! – when Bike Newport distributes dozens of bikes to the city’s children. Our staff and volunteer elves are busy preparing from September through December – restoring lots of preloved bikes generously donated by community… read more
Check Out Our Awesome Pump Track
It was 2019 when the national organization People For Bikes provided the first funding for our awesome Pump Track. We were determined to build a place where kids could play on their bikes, practice their bike skills, and have lots of bike fun – away from traffic! Our amazing community partner, Newport Housing Authority, had… read more
Giving Tuesday: Help Bike Newport Expand In-School Bike Safety Education
Bike Newport is always pedaling forward for safer and better biking options for riders of all ages. We’re building inclusive bike culture for healthier humans, cleaner air, and reduced traffic in our community. For this year’s Giving Tuesday (November 29th), we’re seeking your support for our new and exciting In-School Bicycle Safety Program. Here in… read more
In-School Bicycle Safety Program
While many adults remember joyfully biking or walking to school, today’s kids experience far more shuttling around in cars. Introducing kids to bikes and bike safety opens up a world of happy and confident self-propulsion and plenty of fresh air. Win win win! Bike Newport introduced the In-School Bicycle Safety Program to excite our young… read more
Last Call for Feedback on Newport’s Transportation Master Plan
The final draft of Newport’s Transportation Master Plan is posted online at www.keepnewportmoving.com – and it’s a wealth of reviews, ideas, and recommendations to improve traffic flow, reduce traffic congestion, and take bold steps to make getting around Newport as delightful an experience as being here. Remote parking, shuttles, bicycling, and walking are all prioritized… read more
Statewide Bike and Transit Advocates Make Plea to TAC
The following was reported in its entirety by John Flaherty of Grow Smart RI: Thank you to the nearly two-dozen people who spoke up before the State Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Thursday evening, November 17, 2022. There was a diversity of voices heard loud and clear making the case to fund and prioritize implementation of… read more
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