Mélodie Pimentel

Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users. ALL ROAD USERS. What about painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them. Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org

#housingfactbook2026 A Rhode Island household needs an annual income of nearly $130,000 to afford to buy a home. Thank you to Rhode Island’s federal delegation for your continued commitment, and congrats to Housing Works RI on the release of the new factbook!

It’s webpocalypse today but I’m also at the Save RIPTA Retreat scheming about improving transit in Rhode Island

🏡 What makes housing truly "affordable"? Join us for the next EPiC Education Series: Housing 101 this Monday! Annette Bourne will break down housing policy, recent law changes, and the data behind it all. 🗓️ Oct 19 @ 6:30 PM 📍33 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Free RSVP 👇 actionnetwork.org/events/housi...

We're excited to be cycling in the New England Witches Guild parade Saturday (10/17) morning at 10:15 AM. Meet us at Riverside Square with your bikes and decor! 🚲🧙‍♀️✨ Last chance to RSVP 👇 actionnetwork.org/events/bike-...

Why do Rhode Islanders need more homes? 'Who can help when an aging mother needs groceries or a father can no longer drive. Who raises children near their cousins and grandparents. Who gets to say, decades later, "I grew up here," and still mean here.’ Read in full here: buff.ly/EXPMUyD?

Join us at East 33 (33 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI) next week on Monday, October 19th for our free Community Education series. Special guest speaker Annette Mann Bourne will be joining us for an educational session on all things housing. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/housi...

I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.

Throw back to our 1st ever Learners Welcome! Workshop. On November 7th, we’ll host John Reuter from @strongtowns.org at Newman Congregational Church. In this session, he will show how the way we build our communities shapes their financial future. Sign up today! buff.ly/5EahzdE

What a strange story. California woman finds a man, allegedly drunk, sleeping on her lawn early in the morning & sends her dad out to move him. The man wakes up & allegedly assaults the (elderly) dad, who shoots him Turns out the man is off-duty ICE agent David Gonzalez abc7.com/story/off-du...

Fantastic movie. The live narration was such a treat. Much thanks to @growsmartri.bsky.social, @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social & making this possible. This film has raises many questions about our communities & housing. What do we do with our vacant spaces, with underutilized commercial property?

Every month, ICE kidnaps dozens of Rhode Islanders, leaving behind traumatized children & broken families. EP hasn't been spared. EPiC members wrote an LTE in The Post urging state & local leadership to do more to protect our immigrant neighbors. Read the letter: www.eastbayri.com/east-provide...

Got my COVID booster last week. I would like to encourage all of my friends and neighbors to do their part in keeping preventable sickness and disease at bay as we enter the cooler months. If you won't do it for me, do it for him.

Yesterday, four EPiC members attended the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of Rhode Island Fall Forum in East Greenwich. It was a great afternoon with folks who are fighting for clarity and justice all across our state.

Yesterday, NWRI joined the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Fall Forum to talk housing solutions! Folks wrote postcards urging local leaders to Stand Up for More Homes. Get future advocacy updates in your inbox: buff.ly/reMDeVz

Ever wonder what "affordable" in "affordable housing" actually means? Or want a better understanding of our housing supply and the numbers legislators use to make decisions? Annette will be there to answer all your questions! RSVP 👇

Join us at East 33 (33 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI) for the next installment of our EPiC Education Series, Housing 101: Breaking Down Housing Policy & Affordability, featuring guest speaker Annette Bourne on Monday, October 19, at 6:30 PM.

Attending the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of Rhode Island’s Organizing for Action Fall Forum. "Part of the strategy of fascism is to make us feel siloed and alone..." — Jocelyn Foye We're definitely not alone! Just look at how many amazing folks are in this space!

Focusing on the high cost of affordable housing risks overlooking a more important reality: the biggest challenge is not affordable housing itself, it is the layers of state and municipal regulation that get in the way of building the homes all Rhode Islanders need. buff.ly/3KEt38W

We’re looking forward to seeing this protected bike path connection on First Street come to fruition. Thank you to Mayor DaSilva and the administration for moving our city forward on bike and pedestrian safety.

We stopped by PVDFest & loved seeing the huge show of support for better transit. It was amazing to see so much community support for more transit options, more trains, & more frequent service between Providence & New Haven. Learn more about the study here: newhavenprovidencestudy.com

Get ready for a spellbinding ride! 🚲✨ EPiC is cycling in the New England Witches Guild Parade on Sat, Oct 17. Grab your bikes & best witchy attire. Meet us at Riverside Square at 10:15 AM to decorate our bikes together.🧙‍♀️🦇 RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/bike-...

What a fantastic turnout at the new Traffic Garden at Grassy Plains Park today! Kids practiced riding safely, learned traffic rules & got fitted for free helmets! Huge thanks to our partners for championing pedestrian safety incl. RI Bike, WRWC, @pvdstreets.org, RIDOH & the City of East Providence!

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, from 12 PM – 3 PM at Grassy Plains Park for a bike safety demonstration and local food vendors! The City of East Providence will be hosting a free helmet giveaway for both kids and adults. 1/2

Join us Wednesday, Sept 16 @ 7 PM for a virtual Friends of NWRI meeting! Together, we’ll process the recent primary election results and discuss key opportunities to advocate for more housing options in our local cities and towns. RSVP for the meeting link: actionnetwork.org/events/frien... 1/2

Housing work is deeply local, but we’re not in it alone. At the WNNORI gathering, we had the chance to listen to people from across the country, from different backgrounds and perspectives, who are all working toward the same fundamental goal. A safe, stable home for our all of our neighbors.

Reminder: Join us NEXT WEEK on Monday, September 14th, 6:30 PM at Riverside Library for our General Meeting. Want to learn about EPiC or get more involved? First timers are encouraged to attend. RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/28468...

Some insights from our workshop with Ivy Vann — we are getting so excited for our next one with @strongtowns.org! More info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/why-your-t...

Below is a quick overview of early voting information (time is running out to cast your vote early in-person!) and polling locations. Mail ballots must be received by 8pm on Primary Day. Check your voter registration and polling location at vote.sos.ri.gov 2/2

In these trying times, it is important to have an AG that is willing to stand up to a federal government that does not have our best interests in mind. 3/3

I'm very happy to be supporting Keith Hoffmann for RI AG. Keith has a measured approach to interfacing with our legal system, and possesses a lot of institutional knowledge that will allow him to ensure that our most vital institutions are fair and just. 2/3

Enjoyed an afternoon out in East Providence at the PVD Food Truck Event at Munroe Dairy's Sacred Cow Ice Cream Shop and Market. It was great running into friends, neighbors, and folks running for office, especially as the primary is coming up this Wednesday, September 9th. 1/3

Knocked doors for Merrill for East Providence School Committee Ward 3 this evening. Had several fantastic conversations with neighbors about @libbymerrill.bsky.social, in particular about who she is and what she stands for.

This morning, we dug into the economics of building more homes with the inimitable Ivy Vann. The math can be complicated, but understanding what gets built, what it costs, and why is essential to solving RI’s housing shortage. Full recap coming soon!

Who says you can't trainspot from a plane?

Reminder! East Providence Candidate Debate tonight at EP City Hall. 🕕 6 PM: House Dist 65 (Dawson, St. Germain, Wosencroft) 🕢 7:30 PM: City Council Ward 1 (Jacobs, Rego, White) Hosted by LWVRI & East Bay Media. www.facebook.com/events/10147...

We're glad that many of our members and neighbors from East Providence were able to attend this informative and engaging workshop!

We had so much fun at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new traffic garden at Grassy Plains Park! Stay tuned for more information on the September 12th Bike Safety Demo from 12pm to 3pm. We will have more information to share soon. 🩵🚲🛝

Funding for the new children’s traffic garden comes from a $5,000 Rhode Island Department of Health Streets Transformation Project Grant. We look forward to continuing to work with our community partners in advocating for safe, accessible streets that work for everyone. 3/3

We're excited about this new community space, featuring a roundabout, yield & stop signs, crosswalks &intersections, so that our youngest community members can practice how to safely navigate our city — while also having fun! 2/3

This morning, EPiC members cycled from Borealis to the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new traffic garden at Grassy Plains Park. 1/3

Practiced archery this evening. Love the fact MassWildlife has several free archery ranges.

Come celebrate with us this Friday for the ribbon cutting ceremony of East Providence's brand new Traffic Garden at Grassy Plains Park. 1/3