Rendering from Union Studio Architects [box style=”alert”]Update (Apr. 22): Union Studio News: Greater Kennedy Plaza[/alert] The Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy (DPPC) is set to unveil plans for the...
Category - Pedestrians
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – April 15, 2013
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting - April 15, 2013, 4:30 PM - 444 Westminster Street, First Floor
Joyriders vs. Jaywalkers: U.Va.’s Peter Norton Examines a Collision of Cultures
In 1909, "jaywalker" was an obscure Midwestern colloquial term that referred to a country hick in the city who got in the way of other pedestrians. But with the rise of the automobile, people connected with the auto...
That’s because that’s where the people are
Pedestrians struck by cars are most often hit while in the crosswalk, with the signal on their side.
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – March 18, 2013
[alert type=”muted”]]Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting March 18, 2013, 4:30 PM 444 Westminster Street, First Floor[/alert]] Agenda 4:30 – ServeRI/Dig Out RI 4:45 –...
New Haven’s sidewalks after the Blizzard of 1888
The New Haven Independent looks back at the Blizzard of 1888 which dumped 45 inches of snow on the city.
Guest Post: Exit-stential Problems for Federal Hill & Smith Hill
Providence has too many highways, and I wouldn't be an opponent of removing some entirely. But if we're going to have a highway system snake through the city, let's at least make it useful.
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – February 20, 2013
[alert type=”muted”]Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Agenda February 20, 2013, 4:30 PM, 444 Westminster Street, First Floor[/alert] [box style=”alert”] Meeting is Wednesday...
Plowing done wrong
East Avenue near the Pawtucket/Providence line. I’m seeing a lot of bellyaching on social media about streets not being plowed yet. While, my street is showing signs of blacktop, I feel others pain, but. We got...
Real life Frogger
This police officer on her phone in her cruiser was no help to me as I was forced to play a real life game of Frogger crossing Atwells and Dean this morning when the traffic lights were out due to the storm. The officer...
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – January 23, 2013
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting - January 23, 2013, 4:30 PM - 444 Westminster Street, First Floor
Guest Post: Snow removal, “not my job.”
A reader submits photos and commentary on common snow removal issues along North Main. Just a little extra effort would save hundreds of people from huge inconvenience and safety concerns.
Snowy sidewalks
Yes, yes, the law says you have 8 hours until after the first light after it stops snowing to clear your sidewalk, blah, blah, blah… But, there is the law, and then there is sensibility and being a good neighbor...
Privatizing Garibaldi Park did not result in the sidewalk being cleared
Unfortunately, privatizing Garibaldi Park did not translate into the adjacent sidewalk being cleared of snow. As when the City was responsible for its maintenance, I had to walk in the street this morning.
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – TODAY, December 17, 2012
Regular Meeting • 4:00 PM, December 17, 2012 Doorley Building, 444 Westminster Street, 1st Floor • Providence, RI 4:00: Bike Providence Public Workshop Recap 4:20: Bike Providence and Beyond: Education...
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – November 19, 2012
Regular Meeting • 4:00 PM, November 19, 2012 Doorley Building, 444 Westminster Street, 1st Floor • Providence, RI Note: Location is different than last month. Snow Removal/Safety Issues and Regulations and...
Making way for all travelers at construction zones
This is what I'm talking about when I say we need to make sure proper passage is afforded for pedestrians (and bikes) at construction zones.
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – October 22, 2012
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission October 22, 2012, 4:00 PM Providence Chamber of Commerce Board Room 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI Note new location 4:00: Review of bicycle regulations 4:20:...