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On the Blog Post Newport 10 Miler Recap
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On the article Earth Day Activities This Weekend
Bari George
7:00 am on Friday, April 12, 2013
ReplyWith credit to Mr. Lincoln - we love to see our people proud of the place in which we live! Consider leaving the car home and biking to your cleanup destination(s). If you're heading to Clean Ocean Access's Brenton Point Cleanup, you can join a group ride leaving from Touro Park at 11:30am :)
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On the Blog Post Local Voice: Bike Path Visibility
Bari George
9:39 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013
ReplyThanks for raising the point about high-visibility colored bike lanes, Dani. The option was considered by RIDOT in the planning but has not yet been introduced. I just confirmed that the agency is proposing adding green-colored high friction pavement to the bike lane on Memorial Blvd at conflict points, such as intersections and the beach parking lot driveways. RIDOT did not propose longer stretches of the colored paint because the paint alone can be very slippery when wet. Making it "high friction" is still too costly for consideration for long stretches. I expect we'll discuss more about bike lane improvements as more lanes are planned and installed. It's so important for users of the lanes to share feedback.
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On the Blog Post Local Voice: Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety
Bari George
1:56 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
ReplyWell said and so timely - Thank you, Mary Ann!
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On the Blog Post Response to Bicycle Accident on West Main Road in Middletown
Bari George
7:47 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Hi nptresident: Speaking for Bike Newport, there is no disagreement that there are riders who are unsafe - due to breaking the rules, and being neither predictable nor visible. We have a road ahead of us that involves education, engineering and enforcement. There are good and bad cyclists, just as there are good and bad drivers. The best of both are those who follow the rules. We can only work to keep making progress. Every cyclist and driver who knows and follows the rules, every cyclist and driver who has their eyes on the road, and every road that allows for safe sharing, is a step forward. Efforts already underway include road sharing education and distribution of lights, reflective tape and helmets. It's not going to change overnight, but if we're committed to improving safety, and if we're all in this together, we'll get there.
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On the Blog Post Response to Bicycle Accident on West Main Road in Middletown
Bari George
8:08 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
ReplyIt was just reported on WRNI public radio that "the driver had a blood alcohol level of .251, more than 3x the legal limit."
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On the Blog Post Response to Bicycle Accident on West Main Road in Middletown
Bari George
8:07 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
ReplyIt was just reported on WRNI public radio that the driver had a blood alcohol level of .251, more than 3x the legal limit.
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On the Blog Post Response to Bicycle Accident on West Main Road in Middletown
Bari George
8:02 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
To clarify - planning for the workshops preceded this accident and, as Ruth points out, are only part of addressing the complexities of road sharing. Improving the walkability, bikability and livability of our community involves planning, cooperation, education and enforcement. Every step forward contributes to improved safety.
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On the Blog Post What the Bicycle Lane Markings Mean
Bari George
8:57 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012
ReplyHere is a link to a pdf to download and print. Bike Newport can also send a league-certified Smart Cycling instructor to any group on Aquidneck Island to speak with motorists and cyclists about road sharing (at no charge). http://bikenewportri.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Bike-Lanes-Explained.pdf
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On the article City Considering Back-In Parking on Broadway
Bari George
11:33 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
ReplyDan Burden, Executive Director of the Walkable Livable Communities Institute and the leader of the recent Washington Square Charrette, pointed out to attendees the numerous safety benefits of reverse diagonal parking. He identifies it as a primary method of achieving Complete Streets. In addition to improved safety to pedestrians and cyclists, there is significant reduction of risk to motorists and their passengers. Have a look and see if it's worth your support: http://vimeo.com/35268340#at=0
Bari George
7:18 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Wow - Beautiful recap, Nicole - thank you! Gray Matter and Fort Adams Trust did a fabulous job! Come back on June 16 for the Fathers Day Ride - same beautiful location, and then some, produced by the same great team, but this time on two wheels! www.fathersdayride.org