Recent comments in /f/providence

DontDriveKid t1_j578vzq wrote

Reply to Biking in PVD (?!?) by dancingdivadrink

I bike regularly and everywhere. I do not feel unsafe, even without bike lanes. I have found drivers are plenty courteous to me in giving me room when I bike in the street (which I often do since sidewalks can be more dangerous). I truly do not relate to other bikers feeling like drivers are aggressive towards them.

Bikers are common enough in the city that drivers are used to them.

Also, don’t forget to join the PVD Bike Jam! Or go volunteer with the PVD Bike Collective.

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Zealousideal-Bus5806 t1_j5786kd wrote

Reply to Biking in PVD (?!?) by dancingdivadrink

I have been biking regularly around the city for over a decade. Mostly the west end, downtown, east side, Southside and Olneyville (so not Smith Hill or Mt Pleasant). My advice is to be calm, alert and give yourself space. Assume the worst of drivers. Like if you're close to a car on the road, assume he/she might make a right turn without signaling and almost swipe you. Again, give yourself space and always be prepared. If you expect the worst, you'll minimize your chances of being caught off guard.

The roads can get crowded, especially during rush hour and when there are cars parked too. Don't be afraid to use the middle of the lane for a bit.

Honestly most drivers are fine and I think used to the narrow busy streets of Providence. But you will run into some dodos too.

Providence has also immensely improved their biking infrastructure the last few years although there is a lot to improve too. If you have specific routes you need help with I'd be happy to weigh in!

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iCaligula t1_j575hvy wrote

Reply to Biking in PVD (?!?) by dancingdivadrink

Are you commuting during rush hour? Or just looking to take a weekend ride? I find you get a much different experience depending on when you're out.

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freedom_from_factism t1_j5725td wrote

Reply to askew by gvturg

I'm an Austin transplant from PVD. Askew is like a venue on the East Side in Austin, low key and hipster. Enjoy the show!

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MysteriousAd9555 t1_j56qknl wrote

Reply to comment by SaltyNewEnglandCop in Justice Department Announces Colonel Hugh T. Clements Jr. as Director of Office of Community Oriented Policing Services | OPA by the_falconator

Hi /u/OmnipotentProvidence.

You really can’t resist evading your bans huh? I thought when you “logged out from this forum you didn’t think of it at all.” Yet here you are with another sockpuppet account.

That other user, who was banned for trolling and generally being a rude and hate adding presence here and in the RI sub, also claimed to be a cop, and also claimed to be a landlord as you do.

I wonder what your CO would think of you “thinking down on everyone” when your paid and down duty is to assist the citizens of this community. Post your badge number. You aren’t a cop.

/u/m1327 I highly suggest you look into reporting this user to the admins. Every six months or so he attempts this ban evasion tactic. Thanks.

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SaltyNewEnglandCop t1_j56hpdi wrote

Reply to comment by sc00p401 in Justice Department Announces Colonel Hugh T. Clements Jr. as Director of Office of Community Oriented Policing Services | OPA by the_falconator

Ahh yes, the men who got awards, praise and thanks from countless politicians, activist and stakeholders all sucked.

Their initiatives that got kids off the street and lowered crime rates all were ineffective because some crime still exist, so must be all for naught.

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