RI H8298

Authorizes a $25,000,000 general obligation bond referendum for Rhode Island voters to approve at the November 2026 general election

Funds would support planning, design, and construction of priority projects from the Rhode Island Statewide Bicycle Mobility Plan, creating off-road and on-street bicycle networks statewide

References that only approximately 1.7% of the 2020 Bicycle Mobility Plan has been implemented despite its 20-year timeline, citing a significant gap between state goals and project delivery

Bonds would mature within 20 years of issuance, be tax-exempt, and carry the full faith and credit of the state

Director of Administration would oversee fund expenditure, with authority to acquire property, pay for design and construction, and accept federal assistance or private funds