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Frank’s Ride

“Share the road”

Bicycle Safety Awareness

On September 4th, 2007, Frank Cabral took his last bicycle ride.

Frank was struck and killed by a motorist on Route 1, in Charlestown, RI.

He was 41 years young, loved life, and truly lived it.

Dear Cyclists,

I want to Express how grateful I am to each and every one of you. You made Frank’s Ride possible. I know that Frank’s spirit and love took the ride with you on September 13th. Frank always said, "All I want to do is make a difference in every life I come in contact with." I must do this for him, and ultimately for you, by trying to pass a law giving cyclist the rights that they deserve. Thank you for keeping Frank’s memory alive. I felt it, and was overwhelmed when all the bikes set out. Hopefully we can all look forward to a ride next year!

Lori M. DiBiasio

Inncreeper@aol.com

Text Box: ****************** (UPDATE 10-21-08) "Frank’s Lane" ****************** FRANK’S LANE PASSED UNANIMOUSLY!! On Monday, October 20th, the Warwick City Council unanimously passed the Frank’s Lane Bill and is sending it on to 39 cities and towns. It will make its way to the Statehouse and Senate, and will become law in January of 2009. You all helped this pass! THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED! NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Warwick hereby requests the General Assembly to enact legislation similar to the laws that have been enacted in the States of Florida and New Hampshire to require a three foot passing distance between motor vehicles passing bicycles, and if it is impossible to achieve the three foot passing distance, then the vehicle shall reduce it’s speed to 10-20 miles per hour below the posted speed limit and provide for a penality requiring a fine, community service, and license suspension. Visit the Providence Bike Coalition’s site for more information and click HERE for a scan of the actual resolution, courtesy of the PBC!

Check HERE for pictures of the ride!