East Bay Bike Path Facts

George Redman, 88, of East Providence, is the eldest remaining founding member of the bike path and still utilizes it today.

Because the path was constructed in four phases between 1987 and 1992, it remains up for debate whether the path turns 20 or 25 this year.

Advocates of the bike path who have since passed away include former Representative Thomas Byrnes of Bristol and former East Providence Mayor, Leo C. Sullivan.

The original petition developed to persuade officials to allow bike part construction included over 4,200 signatures.

Governor Edward DiPrete approved the path’s construction in 1983, though it did not commence until 1987.

Some workplaces have developed bicycle commuter groups including the 12 member group Bike to Brown, in which 12 Brown University commuters cycle to work in both winter and summer, rain or shine.

Natural attractions off the path include boating, fishing, parks with picnic potential and the Audubon Society for wildlife viewing.

Not-so natural attractions just off the path include shopping and dining in Providence, East Providence, Barrington, Warren and Bristol. Also, you can stop to enjoy museums and libraries, or hop a ferry to Prudence Island.