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
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
12 New League Certified Instructors!
Congratulations to Newport’s League Certified InstructorsThanks to the generosity of supporters at our successful winter fundraiser, 12 local bicycle advocates participated in a three-day intensive training with the League of American Bicyclists – to become League Certified Instructors. We’re now ready to teach bike skills, traffic safety, smart cycling and road sharing workshops to students of all… read more
Reflecting on Safety in the Wake of a Tragedy
On Thursday, March 22, we learned the tragic news of a cyclist’s death at the east end of Purgatory Road in Middletown. A beautiful well-traveled, oft-cycled area approaching Second Beach. The news that the cyclist was riding the steep eastbound downhill with the low sun behind him, and that the driver was turning left at… read more
Two Rides this Weekend … and more.
Forsythia and Cherry in Tiverton by Leslie Lindeman www.kickbuttmktg.com Saturday, March 31 / in honor of Mike Strickland Ride in honor of Mike Strickland, the local cyclist who tragically died on Purgatory Road last week. The ride is organized by Mike’s friends and all are welcome and encouraged to participate: Join us on a… read more
Certified Instructor Training: a few spaces left
FREE LCI TRAINING ($350 VALUE): Bike Newport is sponsoring LAB bicycle educator training for 15 Newport cyclists/advocates. This intensive comprehensive class is taught by the League of American Bicyclists and results in nationally-recognized LCI (League Certified Instructor) certification to teach bicycle skills and safety classes. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/seminars.php Our goal is to have an advocate/instructor base with the… read more
Bike Newport Night: Wednesday March 7!
BIG NEWS – HOLD THE DATE and PASS THE WORD – Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 6-9pm is BIKE NEWPORT NIGHT at SpeakEasy, 250 Thames Street in Newport! Our friends at SpeakEasy Bar and Grill, Castle (the band) and dozens of local merchants will make sure that our first fundraiser is a fabulous success! Fab food, mad music… read more
Future Aquidneck Island Bike Path?
Today was an important day for a future Aquidneck Island Bike Path. Huge thanks to Rep Peter Martin and the volunteers of the Old Colony & Newport Railway (OCNRR) for taking us on a 4-hour “long ride” of the island’s rail corridor. An incredible group of knowledgeable and interested representatives from all three towns, considering… read more
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