RIDOT to host meeting with officials from the MBTA on Feb. 27th, regarding proposed commuter rail service cuts and fare increases.
Archive - February 2012
195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – February 13, 2012
A meeting of the 195 Redevelopment District Commission is scheduled for Monday, February 13th.
House Transportation Bill still needs killing
The House transportation bill threatens funding for public transit, biking, and walking.
Downcity Design Review Committee Meeting – February 13, 2012
The DRC reviews plans to bring restaurants and retail spaces to the ground floor of the Biltmore Garage at their Monday meeting.
News & Notes
Fighting for public transit, reinventing the mall, and more in today's News & Notes.
Barry Schiller: Providence Streetcar on Life Support?
A guest post by Barry Schiller raises questions about our ability to the proposed streetcar system in Providence.
Parking cat fight Downcity?
Garage owner vs. parking lot owner at Zoning Board of Review.
Council names City Administrative Building for former Mayor Joseph A. Doorley
City Administrative Building at 444 Westminster Street named for former Mayor Joseph A. Doorley, Jr.
Contact your Rep. about transit funding
Contact Congress about the Leadership's move to eliminate funding for Public Transportation.
News & Notes – Transportation Bill
News from around the web about the Federal Transportation Bill.
Taveras warns of Receivership, Bankruptcy at morning Press Conference
Mayor Angel Taveras warns of receivership and bankruptcy if Providence cannot get concessions from retirees and non-profits.
State of the State address
Text of Governor Lincoln Chafee's State of the State address as prepared.
Tell the House that the Federal Transportation Bill sucks
The draft Transportation Bill in the House of Representatives rolls back funding for pedestrian and bike programs among others.
Like: Medellín Escalator
An escalator in Columbia whisks residents up to their hillside neighborhood.