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EASY RIDER: Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, pictured in 2016, says there’s still time for residents to weigh in on his plans for a network of connected “urban trails” for cyclists and others. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Forcing road changes on residents is bad politics, worse policy

Editorial and Op-Ed 02/07/2020

There are many good reasons to encourage more bike travel in the capital city, including environmental and aesthetic benefits of reducing the number of...

ELECTRIC BIKES: Tyler Justin is the owner of Providence-based Mission Electric, a shop selling and maintaining electric bicycles. E-bikes can be used on the street or bike trails but can be switched into electric mode on uphill climbs.  / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

A mission to sell electric bikes

Entrepreneurship 08/24/2018

Electric bikes are starting to become more visible in Rhode Island, and Providence now has a shop devoted to them. Begun in June by spouses...

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