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
3 Bike Bills Before the RI Legislature
Bicycle safety is on the agenda at the Rhode Island state house as three bike-related bills are before the legislature. Bike Newport joined other advocates in March to provide testimony in support of enhancing road safety for all road users. House Bill H7672: Special Stops Required Sponsored by Representatives Boylan, Read, Felix, Fogarty, Hull, Kislak,… read more
Newport’s Bicycle Ordinances Are Under Review
Recommendations aim to improve road safety in Newport. The Newport Police Department, Bike Newport, and the Newport Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission collaborated to complete a comprehensive review of all local ordinances that address bicycles and bicycle operation in the City of Newport. The package of recommendations will be received by the Newport City Council on Wednesday,… read more
Action Alert: NAVSTA Compatible Use Study Public Forum
Public Workshop: NAVSTA Newport & Aquidneck Island Compatible Use Study With the Aquidneck Island & NAVSTA Newport Compatible Use Study nearing completion, this is an opportunity to offer public comment on the draft plan. This public workshop will discuss the strategies to address better support the quality of life on the Island and throughout the region,… read more
Update: Newport’s Bicycle Friendly Community Status
The League of American Bicyclists has renewed Newport’s status as a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community. The renewal of Newport’s Bronze designation, first awarded in 2013, is an affirmation of the City’s efforts to become safer and more accessible for people to ride bicycles. Bike Newport and the City of Newport collaborated to submit the application for… read more
Residents Advocate for Improved Road Safety
Residents of Admiral Kalbfus Road in Newport brought their neighborhood safety concerns to the State House on January 7, 2026. Admiral Kalbfus Road is a residential street in Newport that is frequented by drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, and also Class 7 trucks weighing over 25,000 lbs. The Newport City Council, supported by residents of the… read more
Island-Wide Discussion: E-Bikes
With Portsmouth’s formation of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) in September, Aquidneck Island now boasts a BPAC in all three municipalities – an important accomplishment for improving road safety island-wide. The three BPACs can now meet to discuss shared priorities and practices on the island. Bike Newport is facilitating this effort through the… read more
First Person: Detroit Bike Advocacy Workshop
The League of American Bicyclists recently hosted a Bike Advocacy Training Workshop at Wayne University in Detroit, Michigan. From October 7th to 9th, I joined more than 40 other bike advocates from across the country to listen, learn, and ride together. These workshops take place twice a year in select cities that are models of active transportation innovation.
Bike Newport is Honored by Newport’s Public Education Foundation
It’s a great honor to be selected by the Newport Public Education Foundation as the 2025 Noreen Stonor Drexel Unsung Hero – for promoting healthy, active lifestyles among Newport youth through initiatives that teach life skills while instilling community values and environmental responsibility. The extraordinary experience began in June when we received a letter of… read more
Your Feedback is Needed
Do you bike in Newport, want to bike in Newport, or have thoughts and experiences about biking in Newport? Your feedback is valuable and needed. Take the short survey in EnglishResponda la breve encuesta en español (Spanish version) You can help Bike Newport and the City of Newport renew and upgrade our status as a… read more
Bicycle Advocates Comment on Draft STIP 2026-2035
Previously, we advised you how to review and submit comments on the Draft 2026-2035 RI State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). Now that the public submission period has ended, we are sharing what organizations across the state have submitted. If you have additional advocate submissions to share, please email the document to chrisburich@bikenewportri.org. Bike Newport CommentsKey… read more
Respond Now to the Draft STIP
ACTION ALERT: STIP Projects on Aquidneck Island and Statewide The public comment period for the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) ends on July 30th. This is your chance to share your opinion regarding which active transportation projects will be funded in this program – in all towns and cities across the state! According to the State… read more
Celebrate Solar Power at the Big Blue Bike Barn
The power of the sun is bringing exciting improvements to Bike Newport’s Big Blue Bike Barn campus! We now have lights and cooling fans, computers, internet, and charging stations in the containers for all of our Summer Camp and year-round community education programs. Outdoor lights mean evening programs and community gatherings. Sustainable power all year-round… read more
Bike Newport’s Comments on the LRTP
Rhode Island Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) – Moving Forward 2050 On July 11th, Bike Newport submitted these comments to the Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning in response to the Draft Long Range Transportation Plan, “Moving Forward 20250,” which can be viewed here: https://planning.ri.gov/planning-areas/transportation/long-range-transportation-plan To the Division of Statewide Planning: Thank you for the… read more
Bike Newport Questions Green & Complete Streets Adherence
Thanks to Newport City Council for consistently recognizing road safety and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure as priorities. The City has codified these priorities in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the Newport Transportation Master Plan, and the Green and Complete Streets Ordinance. The Council has further solidified its support in the creation of a Bicycle and… read more
ACTION ALERT: LRTP and STIP Open for Public Comment NOW
Rhode Island’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) are federally-required plans. Share your voice! Drafts of these IMPORTANT documents are available for your review and comment NOW and for a limited time. The LRTP sets the vision for a multi-modal transportation system – our roads, bridges, public transit, bike paths, sidewalks,… read more
BPAC Regarding the City Budget
June 17, 2025 To the Honorable Members of the Newport City Council: On behalf of the City of Newport Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC), we write to express our strong support for funding to be allocated in the upcoming budget cycle for Newport’s Transportation Master Plan, titled Keep Newport Moving. The Transportation Master Plan… read more
Reporting In: BPAC 101 Part 2
Christopher Burich, Advocacy Associate, Bike Newport BPACs are Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees. A BPAC is a municipally-designated committee made up of local residents and is a vital part of community progress. On Wednesday April 23rd, participants from Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth came together at the Middletown Fire Department for a valuable discussion about BPAC… read more
The Annual National Bike Summit 2025
by Chris Burich, Advocacy Associate From March 11th to 13th, six members of the Bike Newport staff attended the annual National Bike Summit in Washington DC, hosted by the League of American Bicyclists. Joined by Betty Bouret from RIBike, Donny Green from Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and Shelby Adams and Susan Mocarski from Cleverhood, the… read more
Black History Month and Bicycling
In honor of Black History Month we looked into the archives to share these incredible stories with you. Learn about soldiers on bikes, female cyclists’ cross -country adventures, and one of the world record holders who set the record for the fastest bicycle mile! Katherine T. “Kittie” Knox Kittie Knox, courtesy USA Cycling In 1890, when the… read more
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