07/28/2026
🚲 Just over two months ago, I made the decision to join Bike Newport because I believed in its mission.
After experiencing my first Newport Folk Festival as part of the Bike Newport team, I have an even deeper appreciation for the impact this organization has on our community.
This article highlights a record-breaking milestone: 5,148 bicycles parked over the three days of the Newport Folk Festival. That's an impressive number.
But what really stands out to me is what that number represents.
💫 It represents thousands of people choosing a different way to experience Newport.
💫 It represents months of planning and coordination. An incredible staff. Dedicated volunteers. Strong partnerships with the Newport Festivals Foundation, the City of Newport, Newport Police Department, Newport Department of Public Services, generous funders, and community supporters who believe that investing in active transportation benefits everyone.
Throughout my career, I've learned that the biggest community challenges - and the greatest opportunities - are rarely solved by one organization alone. They require partnerships, trust, and a shared commitment to something bigger than ourselves.
That's exactly what I witnessed this weekend.
Bike Newport isn't just parking bikes. It's helping people experience Newport in a way that's healthier, more connected, and more enjoyable - while demonstrating that transportation, tourism, economic vitality, public safety, and quality of life can all move in the same direction.
Congratulations to the entire Bike Newport team, our volunteers, partners, and every rider who helped make this record-breaking weekend possible. I'm grateful to be part of this work and excited for what lies ahead.
🚲 Congratulations, Bike Newport! Here's to another successful weekend at Newport Jazz Festival!
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/07/biking-to-newport-folk-festival-hits-all-time-high-with-more-than-5000-bikes-over-three-days/