Ride Island

12/19/2025

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08/29/2025

BPACs Part 3 is in less than a week!

We'll hear updates from all Aquidneck Islanders on their progress and continue the conversation about shared priorities and how the BPACs can work together.

BPACs (Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commissions) are a great way for us to help municipalities make progress on more and better accommodation for people to walk, bike and use transit - resulting in healthier and safer transportation and recreation options, while improving environment, economy and sustainability for all. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aquidneck-island-bpacs-part-3-tickets-1618527462209?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/24/2025

ALERT: The Newport City Council will vote on the budget tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25th. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm at City Hall. Come bear witness and join us to ensure funding for the Newport Transportation Master Plan is included.

Read letters to the Council by Bike Newport and the Newport Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council here:

https://bikenewportri.org/budget-for-road-safety/

https://bikenewportri.org/bpac-tmp-city-budget/

05/21/2025

This is TODAY MAY 21st! Note the easy testimony guide in the link. All Testimony needs to be in by 1pm today. Take 5 minutes to submit now!

🚨 TODAY, MAY 21st! 🚨Here’s a chance to make real progress building out RI’s planned network for safe bike and pedestrian mobility. Lawmakers to consider $25M voter referendum (Rep.Tanzi H-6006). that could earn up to $125M more in fed matching funds. Take 5 mins to voice your support.

Testimony Guide and Sample Letter below — Or join TODAY 5/21 at the State House!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1GCSwJKOfnWlb3mmfNfq2pYdRdBadn1CC/edit?filetype=msword

04/08/2025

While federal funding for biking, walking and transit improvements hang in the balance, we are gearing up for future improvements through multi-municipal support, community engagement, and demonstration projects. Please read this informative update by EcoRI News and sign up for Ride Island updates at https://www.rideisland.org/subscribe

10/13/2024

A perfect fall day at Local Broadway District!

Toole Design Group engaged our community on safe streets with a survey, and talked about Ride Island, the Ring Swing was a hit, and Bike Newport, RI handed out so many prizes to so many winners. Thanks for stopping by!

09/27/2024

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Continuing our election year tradition, we have asked all local Council candidates, and candidates for RI House and Senate, to share their vision for biking and walking in our community. We will continually update this site as responses come in. All responses are presented dated and unedited. Please continue to check back for updates. Thanks to the candidates for their replies.

Link in stories.

09/20/2024

Despite the drizzle, our Bikes & Brews for “Friends of Ride Island” was well-attended and productive! In addition to plenty of informative updates, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. provided an awesome spread and our guests came up with some pretty creative names for Aquidneck Island’s newest shared use path!

It’s easy to feel energized after hearing so many important community partners express their dedication for a bike and pedestrian friendly future. Want to get involved? Send a DM and let’s chat.

09/19/2024

GrowSmartRI invites local officials and community stakeholders to join one of two FREE workshops this month that will explore tools and policies that are working here and elsewhere to shape vibrant, healthy and prosperous communities for all.

These two workshops for Providence and Newport residents provide tools and practices that you can bring back to your community for comprehensive community planning.

👀 https://growsmartri.org/local-officials-workshop/

09/13/2024

Want to know more about Ride Island?

We’ll be at Bike Newport, RI’s Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll this Saturday! Come find us at Sunset Cove and learn all about Ride Island.

09/13/2024

To make Aquidneck Island one of the most bike-friendly and walkable places in the United States, it was important for us to:

1. Map out current bike infrastructure and understand the conditions TODAY for cycling on Aquidneck Island

2. Promote rigorous outreach for input and engagement from Spanish-dominant bike commuters, youth, and women who want to ride but are concerned for themselves and their families.

3. Support municipalities in their efforts to fund, design, and build priority connected infrastructure for people to safety bike and walk.

Read more about our process here: https://www.rideisland.org/