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Welcome Tuni Schartner

June 10, 2026

Bike Newport Welcomes Tuni Schartner as Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy (photo credit Go Local Prov) We’re very pleased to announce that Tuni Schartner has joined the Bike Newport team as our new Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy. Tuni brings more than three decades of experience in community building, strategic partnerships, business development, fundraising, communications,…  read more

June 2026 Happenings

June 3, 2026

June is Jumping! This month brings family-friendly rides and community gatherings, Pride Month celebrations, Juneteenth events, and evenings under the full moon. Check out what’s coming up this month with Bike Newport and our partners. All Month: Community Bike Garage Stop by the Community Bike Garage any weekday and work with our skilled mechanics to…  read more

Bike to Work Day 2026 Recap

May 20, 2026

Community, Progress, and Celebration Bike Newport’s 2026 Bike to Work Day, sponsored by Southcoast Health, brought together commuters, community leaders, advocates, and local businesses for a day focused on celebrating bicycling and the growing momentum behind safer, more connected transportation options across Aquidneck Island. From morning coffee with commuters at Newport City Hall to afternoon…  read more

Bike Newport Annual Meeting 2026

May 20, 2026

Connection, Momentum, and Community Bike Newport’s Annual Meeting on April 23, 2026 brought together board members, staff, volunteers and supporters for a review of recent accomplishments and a look forward to emerging progress. It was a lovely evening on the rooftop at Newport Craft Brewery overlooking the Pell Bridge and the new shared-use path —…  read more

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Summer 2026: Get There By Bike Update

May 18, 2026

Are you ready to Get There By Bike? “Get There By Bike” is Bike Newport’s initiative to make biking a safe, fun, and inviting transportation choice to Aquidneck Island events and destinations. The goal is to reduce traffic congestion, parking stress, and carbon emissions by making it easier for people to ditch their cars and…  read more

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Bike to the Newport 10 Miler

May 14, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. On Sunday, May 31st, runners and spectators are encouraged to ride bikes to the 2026 Newport 10 Miler – where racks provided by Bike Newport will be available on site. There is…  read more

Bike to School Day 2026!

May 7, 2026

May is National Bike Month and as the weather warms, more wheels are rolling all over town. Make way for the Bike Bus! On Wednesday May 6th, Pell Elementary students, parents, guardians, volunteers, and staff along with Bike Newport and the Newport Police Department celebrated National Bike to School Day together with an early ride!…  read more

The Economic Return on Bike Investments

April 19, 2026

Diverse cycling advocates promoting inclusive bike infrastructure to maximize economic benefits and community health in Newport.

This legislative session, 10 forward-thinking members of the House of Representatives introduced Bill H8298 to support a $25 million bond to fund Rhode Island’s Bicycle Mobility Plan. The bill is sponsored by Representative Teresa Tanzi, and co-sponsored by Representatives Rebecca Kislak, Kathleen Fogarty, Lauren Carson, Terri Cortvriend, Jennifer Boylan, June Speakman, Susan Donovan, Jason Knight,…  read more

RI HOUSE: Bike Bond Hearing

April 13, 2026

Community cycling advocacy organization promoting diversity and inclusion at Bike Newport, supporting bike mobility initiatives and engaging diverse communities.

Citizen Letters and Testimony Encouraged House bill H8298, introduced by 10 members of the House, states that a targeted public investment to accelerate the implementation of the Statewide Bicycle Mobility Plan “will advance the state’s climate, public health, public health, transportation, and economic development goals while improving safety and connectivity,” and proposes a $25 million…  read more

Bike Summit 2026 Recap

April 10, 2026

Diverse group of cyclists and advocates at the 2026 National Bike Summit in Washington, DC, promoting inclusive cycling initiatives and community engagement.

Small State, Big Turnout Each year our small-but-mighty state sends one of the biggest delegations to the National Bike Summit in Washington DC – hosted by the League of American Bicyclists. This year  Rhode Island showed up 12 strong, including representation from Bike Newport, RIBike, Providence Streets Coalition, Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and the City…  read more

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