We hope you enjoyed your time in East Providence, @dariaphoebe.com. The East Bay Bike Path is one of the greatest assets in our city. 🩵🚲

A selfie of four people smiling for the camera in a hallway. One woman wears a black shirt with a transit bus, one woman wears a blue and white scarf, one man has a shirt and tie and is seated in a power wheelchair, and one man wears a floral shirt.

A group of people in a hallway smile for the camera. In a basement hallway.A youth wears a shirt bearing the Save RIPTA name and an image of a transit bus.

A group of people smile for the camera In a Hallway in front of two elevators with gold doors. They hold fliers and reports. A youth wears a shirt bearing the name Save RIPTA with the image of a transit bus.

A young person is seen on a screen displaying Capitol TV, mounted on a wall speaking into a microphone in a hearing room. They wear a button bearing the Save RIPTA name and an image of a transit bus.

💪🚌Thank you to EVERYONE who showed up, wrote in, and spoke up about RIPTA funding in the last few weeks and at last night’s hearing. Our important House finance hearing is behind us, but we have a long way to go!

Stay tuned for next steps for RIPTA funding!

We're glad to support our partners at @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social, along with being proud of @bobdasilva.bsky.social's leadership on an issue that is very important to us: housing affordability. (5/5)

• When forced to choose, 69% of respondents believe building more homes is more important than preserving "neighborhood character." 🏗️

• There is overwhelming support for solutions, ranging from 90% approval for building conversions to broad majority support for parking reforms. 🚗 (4/5)

Poll Toplines: Rhode Islanders Demand Action 📈

• 91% of residents agree that housing is a significant problem across Rhode Island. 🚨

• 61% strongly agree that the state legislature must take decisive action on housing. ⚖ (3/5)

EPiC members were glad to be in there in support of the release of this poll demonstrating what we were already hearing from our neighbors: that there is broad support for action to address housing affordability in our city and state. (2/5)

Today, @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social held a press conference at East Providence City Hall releasing the results of their housing poll.

We thank @bobdasilva.bsky.social, State Rep. June Speakman, & State Sen. @meghankallman.bsky.social for being there for the release of this important poll. (1/5)

Red tinted image of the Rhode Island state house dome in the distance with a bus stop sign in the foreground. A LED type scrolling sign says SAVE RIPTA. Text for a graphic beneath a megaphone illustration showing sound emitting from it: TRANSIT NIGHT AT THE STATE HOUSE TUESDAY APRIL 14 Icons depict a bus, a pie chart, a crane, a car, a wheelchair, a graph with a line ascending

💪🚌It’s the big one! A flurry of transit bills will come before the all-important House Finance Committee on Tuesday, a key milestone in the fight to Save RIPTA this session!

💥Check out our action alert below for details on each of the bills!

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🙌We’re bringing Bike Joy to EP!

🚲Pump up those tires and get pumped for a spin through the streets of East Providence on May 2nd, a family friendly, fun event for all ages!

COMMENTARY: After last fall’s service cuts to Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority service, the state bus system's diminished size is not big enough for everyday Rhode Islanders. By @dariaphoebe.com

Right-sizing RIPTA is the wrong move • Rhode Island Current The Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority’s diminished size after last fall's service cuts is not big enough for everyday Rhode Islanders.

“The right size for RIPTA is the size where a bus comes when you need it, and promptly delivers you to the place you need to go. The right size for a vision for Rhode Island is one that dreams big, and delivers, not one that tells people just to wait a little longer.”

ONE WEEK AWAY: We hope you will be able to join us for our Earth Day Clean Up at Veterans Memorial Parkway on Saturday, April 18th from 1-3pm.

We'll have a sign up form up soon. More info coming soon!

Faith-based affordable housing is gaining momentum nationwide. 7states (and counting) have passed laws that make it easier for churches, synagogues, and other faith institutions to build on their land. Now, Rhode Island has the chance to bring new homes for people who need them.

We agree! Looking forward to seeing you there :)

You must request a bike in advance and arrive early to get matched with the right bike and ready to ride safely with the group! (Bike request form will be posted soon!) 6/6

🚲Free bikes available to borrow!

No Wheels? Our friends at Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Bike Program are generously providing child and adult bikes to borrow free of charge. 5/6

🙌 A huge shoutout to @pvdstreets.bsky.social for listening to EPiC’s advocacy and bringing Fam Jam to the streets of East Providence! This ride is also made possible with support from RI Depth. of Health's Healthy Eating & Active Living Program. 4/6

🎪Fam Jam - Loop de Looff
🚲A family friendly bike ride, completely free to participate and open to all

🟢Start - Riverside Square (near @borealiscoffee) on the East Bay Bike Path
🪩Party Stop 1 - Waddington School
🪩Party Stop 2 - Crescent Park (by the Looff Carousel!)🎠
🏁Finish at the Start

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✨Get ready for a spin around EP including a loop of the Looff Carousel at Crescent Park. These rides are family friendly, relaxed and full of music, playground stops and more. Pump up those tires and get pumped as we bring bike joy back to the streets! 2/6

An illustrated event poster for "Fam Jam: Loop de Looff," a community cycling event. The background features a whimsical, hand-drawn style with a large seagull perched atop a turquoise gazebo roof with stained-glass windows. In the background, three bicycles ride up a golden, looped track against a blue sky with fluffy white clouds and a red-and-white striped bridge or canopy. The text is stylized in various playful fonts and includes: Title: "FAM JAM" in large, yellow-outlined letters at the top, and "Loop de Looff" in blue cursive to the left. Date and Time: "Saturday May 2nd" in orange and "Meet Up at 1:00" in purple. Location: "RIVERSIDE SQUARE, EAST PROVIDENCE" in orange. The bottom of the poster features a row of logos for participating organizations: WRWC (Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council) with a "25 Years" badge. PB&J (a logo featuring a bicycle and a sandwich). EPIC (East Providence in Community). Providence Streets Coalition. Rhode Island Department of Health.

The ever growing party on wheels, @pvdstreets.bsky.social’s Fam Jam, makes its way to Riverside for the first ever East Providence Fam Jam…LOOP DE LOOFF! 🚲🎠🩵

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd at 1pm in Riverside Square.

🎨Artwork by Riverside’s own Talia Clark. 1/6

RIDOT kills plan for bike paths off Henderson Bridge after Trump administration objects The state agreed to redirect part of a $25 million grant for the Henderson Expressway to fund a paving project instead.

NEW: RIDOT has quietly scrapped plans to put a $25M federal grant toward a bike path off the Henderson Bridge that would have linked East Bay Bike Path & Blackstone River Parkway

At Trump administration's urging, the money will now go to paving Pawtucket Ave instead

"Disappointing," says EP mayor

Join us! Help clean up a bit of East Providence for all!

Promotional flyer for an Earth Day Clean Up hosted by EPiC (East Providence in Community). The top features a circular photo of volunteers in yellow and green rain boots picking up plastic bottles and litter from a grassy shoreline. Large blue text announces the Earth Day Clean Up at Veterans Memorial Parkway, specifically the East Bay Bike Path parking lot at 66 Veterans Memorial Parkway, 02914. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, with a rain date of Sunday, April 19th. Small green leaf vines decorate the sides of the white background, and the bottom footer includes the Facebook handle "eastprovidenceincommunity" and the Instagram handle "@epincommunity."

A promotional flyer providing logistical details for the EPiC (East Providence in Community) Earth Day Clean Up. The top half features a map of the area near Veterans Memorial Parkway and Waterfront Drive, with a large orange star indicating the meeting point at "Parking for East Bay bike path." Below the map, blue text instructs attendees to park and meet at the East Bay Bike Path Parking Lot at 66 Veterans Memorial Parkway, 02914. It advises dressing for damp ground, suggesting boots, and notes that while the city will provide bags and disposable gloves, volunteers are welcome to bring their own work gloves or trash grabbers. An illustration of a person using a litter picker and holding a trash bag appears in the bottom left. The EPiC logo is in the bottom right, and the footer lists social media handles for Facebook (eastprovidenceincommunity) and Instagram (@epincommunity).

We hope you will join us *next* Saturday, April 18th for our 2nd Annual Earth Day Park Clean up on the East Bay Bike Path. 🌎

RSVP here: www.facebook.com/events/94918...

Fantastic news for cyclists and pedestrians in the East Bay! 🎉

The flyer is a promotional graphic for a community meeting in East Providence, Rhode Island. Here is a breakdown of the visual and informational elements: Header: Features a large, bold logo for EPIC (East Providence in Community) in a bright blue bubble font. The text "COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES" is written in a dark navy blue at the top. Main Title: "How to Advocate FOR BETTER TRANSPORTATION IN EAST PROVIDENCE" in a mix of light and dark blue sans-serif fonts. Event Details: Date: Monday, April 20 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Location: Riverside Library Speakers: There are two circular headshots: Sam Archer: Wearing a dark cap and sunglasses. He is identified as a Bike Educator and the Creator of Bike Safe East Bay. Dylan Giles: Wearing a navy cap and sunglasses. He is the Operations Manager for the Providence Streets Coalition. Footer: Includes social media handles for Facebook, Bluesky (bsky.epicri.org), and Instagram, as well as the main website epicri.org.

IN TWO WEEKS: Join us for our very first Community Education Series on April 20 at Riverside Branch Library! 🗓️✨

Our first session will feature Sam Archer and Dylan Giles, two awesome advocates for biking, walking, and RIPTA. 🚲🚶‍♂️🚌

RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/14655...

We agree! We're grateful to have a bold housing champion in East Providence. Thank you, @bobdasilva.bsky.social.

Big Week at The State House! — Neighbors Welcome! RI Here’s how to take action and get more homes for Rhode Island! We’re gearing up for another busy week at the State House. This Tuesday, March 31st , House Committee on Municipal Government & Hou...

Thursday, April 2nd, the Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government will hear two of our bills: Technical Fixes (S2907) and Small-lot Size Reform (S2265). Read more and submit written testimony here: www.neighborswelcomeri.org/resources/bi...

Big Week at The State House! — Neighbors Welcome! RI Here’s how to take action and get more homes for Rhode Island! We’re gearing up for another busy week at the State House. This Tuesday, March 31st , House Committee on Municipal Government & Hou...

We made it easy to submit written testimony if you can’t attend the hearing! Details and guides here: www.neighborswelcomeri.org/resources/bi...

Big Week at the State House! Today, Tuesday, March 31st, the House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing will hear three of our bills: Our Technical Fixes bill (H8039), Faith-based Affordable Housing (H7445) and Conversion Incentive (H8142).