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RIDOT Installing Kid-Friendly Signage on State Bike Paths to Enhance Safety
As part of its ongoing efforts to make roadways safer for all users, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has begun installation of kid-friendly signage at some of the state’s most popular bike paths. The signs were initially installed on the South County Bike Path in South Kingstown. RIDOT is currently installing them on…
Read MoreHidden Dangers of E-Bikes: Orthopaedic Surgeons Warn of Rising Injury Risks for Riders of All Ages
Data shows a concerning rise in bone and joint injuries tracking with the surging popularity of electric bikes (e-bikes). These high-powered vehicles, capable of 28 mph speeds, are causing injuries across all age groups—not just novice riders. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) encourages all riders to understand the unique physical risks these micromobility…
Read MoreBike Lanes in RI: Northampton’s “bizarre new bike lanes” where bike lanes mean business
Photo from public report, “Bike Lanes Mean Business”, Northampton, MA The town of Northampton, Massachusetts has been undergoing almost continuous “master planning” intervention, resulting in dug up streets, left out construction equipment, and unfinished – and ever-changing projects. Now comes a bike lane project inspiring reactions like the one, below, from the Daily Hampshire Gazette.…
Read MoreBike Lanes in RI: Are Bike Lanes making streets unsafe? The DC experience – Nick DelleDonne
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Read MoreSouth Water St. will restore traffic lanes, expand parking, move bike lanes. Not till 2025, for $4M
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images In a statement from Providence Mayor Smiley’s office: New plan eases traffic congestion caused by Washington Bridge, addresses key concerns of cyclists, saves the City money: Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Councilman John Goncalves, and the Providence Department of Planning and Development today announced plans for the development of a new…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 30.05.24 (VA info, bikes, events, volunteer needs..) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know you VA Health Card has an expiration date on it? Did you know your VA Health Card could be confiscated if expired and you present it for base access? VETTIP: RINEWSTODAY reached out to a few military installations who advised any ID card…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Bad Mouth Bikes takes home 3 national awards
Bad Mouth Bikes took to the world stage and came home with three awards at the Orange County Choppers Invitational Only Bike Show in Florida presented by former American Chopper Star and Founder of OCC, Paul Teutul, Sr. this weekend. A Harley-Davidson Firefighter Edition tribute to a fallen brother won two of the three awards.…
Read MoreCranston Mayor Hopkins announces bike path revitalization to begin
Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins announced that resurfacing of the Washington Secondary Bike Path will start in Cranston this coming Monday, April 8. As the resurfacing work on the bike path kicks off in Cranston, Mayor Ken Hopkins is leading the charge to enhance this local recreation resource. Mayor Hopkins said the Rhode Island Department of…
Read MoreProvidence begins road changes due to Washington Bridge, bikers will move to sidewalk
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images Mayor Brett Smiley Unveils Providence’s Impact Mitigation Response for the Washington Bridge – Infrastructure Changes to Reduce Traffic, Improve Safety and Support Neighbors and Local Businesses Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced Wednesday Providence’s comprehensive impact mitigation plan to reduce traffic, improve safety, prevent additional damage to local streets and alleviate the…
Read MoreGet snow ready. DEM says find disposal sites safe for water supply. Plow, shovel ready. Bike lanes?
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