New research shows lifelong bikers have healthier knees, less pain and a longer lifespan, compared to people who’ve never biked. This adds to the evidence that cycling promotes healthy aging.
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Providence’s Betty Hasse is riding for another national championship
This story was initially published on Tuesday, May 14. Find an update below. When Providence’s Betty Hasse swings her leg over her bike frame on Wednesday, she’ll be ready to defend her national title. Hasse, 21, won the individual time trial in the under-23 division at last year’s USA Cycling Road National Championships. Often called […]
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Providence mayor announces plans to remove bike lanes amid pushback
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley today announced official plans to remove the bike lanes from South Water Street. Smiley wants to add in an extra lane of vehicular traffic, which he says will help alleviate congestion in Fox Point following the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, and move the bike lane to […]
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New bill would allow e-bikes access to bike paths, lanes in Rhode Island
Opponents are concerned about the danger to bikers and pedestrians – but supporters say it’s a much-needed change that will increase safety and accessibility all around.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 31
Question of the Week: Is Rhode Island statutorily required to offer a head-slapping political story every January to make up for the demise of the Follies? Ponder that as you dig into my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here […]
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JUMP Raises Electric Bike Rental Prices In Providence
The cost to ride an electric JUMP bike in Providence is going up.
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: As US Cities Reclaim Waterfronts, Does Pawtucket Have A Vision For The Blackstone River?
The Blackstone River was instrumental in the settlement of Pawtucket. It was the reason people lived there. It helped power at least 100 textile mills that are largely responsible for putting the city on the map. What role does the river have today and in Pawtucket’s future? Around the country, cities have found investing in their waterfronts to be a key component of urban revitalization. Providence, for example, transformed its downtown back in the 90s. Is there a grand plan for Pawtucket’s river? Should there be?
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The Bubbler: Why Is A Walkway On The Jamestown Bridge Inaccessible To Pedestrians And Bikers?
The Public’s Radio brings you the first story from our new project, The Bubbler. Listeners submitted questions online on all sorts of topics then voted for their favorite. Our reporter Avory Brookins investigates why a narrow lane on the Jamestown/Verrazano Bridge that looks like it was meant to be walked on is inaccessible.
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Bird Scooters Disappear From Providence Streets, For Now
They landed without warning on the sidewalks of cities across the country this summer. In Providence, residents had started to discover the scooters, which are unlocked with an app, then left on the sidewalk for the next user. But the guerilla-style launch of the scooters angered city leaders in some places. Providence officials crafted new […]
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Bird Scooters Disappear From The Streets Of Providence, For Now
Bird scooters are gone from the sidewalks and streets of the capital city. The stocky, electric scooters were in the city for several weeks, but now the company needs permission to keep operating. They landed without warning on the sidewalks of cities across the country this summer. In Providence, residents had started to discover the scooters, […]