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May 16, 2008

Trade in the car today for Bike to Work Day

Two wheels are better than four –– for your health, for traffic congestion and for air quality, not to mention it makes parking a lot easier.

So if it’s within your range, consider taking to the road this morning on a bicycle and celebrate the 52nd annual National Bike to Work Day.

Meet with other cyclists in downtown Providence at the Bank of America City Center at 7 a.m. for food, drinks and a host of bike-related activities, including safety tips, demonstrations and a bike raffle.

And you'll be in prestigious company; for the sixth year in a row, Mayor David N. Cicilline and members of his staff are also planning on biking it tomorrow.

They'll meet at the City Center for a press conference, joined by representatives from the Providence Bicycle Coalition, the Sierra Club and other groups to outline some of the bike-friendly initiatives taking shape, including striping and signage for bike lanes set to be finished by the fall.

Bike to Work Day is funded by RIDOT, through a federal grant, with support from the Providence Foundation and the Providence Bicycle Coalition.

If you’re not used to riding in the streets of Providence, the coalition has established bike trains with experienced riders to help lead the way.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 7:34 AM | Permalink

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