PBN reports on State plans to building two new transit hubs in the downtown Providence area.
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Jef NickersonWhat Cheer / What Jeer 2013
The Arcade, the Superman Building, Parking, the Bike Plan and more... the What Cheers and What Jeers of 2013.
ProJo: R.I. considers commuter-rail stops in Cranston, W. Davisville, E. Greenwich, other links
The Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program is pondering such questions as it compiles a state rail plan for the next 20 years, to be finalized sometime this year.
Greater City ProvidenceBarry Schiller: State Rail Plan hearings, January 23, 2014
Here is a chance to give your opinion on any railroad related issue in Rhode Island. In response to Federal incentives, RI is developing a State Rail Plan for both passenger and freight services. A draft is available on...
Guest PostProJo: RIPTA review to examine Providence bus ‘hubs’
RIPTA to study new bus hubs at Providence Station and in the Jewelry District.
Champlin Foundation grant to fund gateway project at Burnside Park
The Champlin Foundations recently granted $395,000 to the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy (DPPC) in partnership with The Providence Foundation to create a pedestrian gateway in Burnside Park.
PBN: Free parking has done little to spur commuter-rail use
If we expect people to leave their cars at home, or at a park n' ride, we need to make moving about the core better. We can't put people on trains, let them off, and say, 'good luck!'
WaterFire, Columbus Day on Federal Hill, RIPTA detours
Very busy weekend in Providence, you cannot be bored.
RINPR: New Life For Old Train Tunnel May Be in the Works
Gov. Chafee says he'd like to see if it could be opened and used for RIPTA buses. DOT director Michael Lewis says there are no firm plans for the old tunnel and the point of Thursday's inspection is to see if it’s...
WPRI: Providence’s streetcar plan hits snag as feds reject $39M proposal
Jef Nickerson, founder and editor of the urban planning and development blog Greater City Providence, told WPRI.com that it is “disappointing that Rhode Island prioritizes funding for automobile infrastructure but...
Reports: Apponaug wins TIGER grant, streetcar seemingly, no.
Warwick wins $10m US TIGER grant for Apponaug road project, beating out PVD streetcar. Background here: — Patrick Anderson (@andersonpbn) September 5, 2013 RI delegation says Warwick has won $10M US TIGER grant...
GC: Photos
A selection of photos readers have recently shared in our Flickr Group:
Photo © provbenson2009
Photo © lddana51two
Photo © @flashforcedoff
RIPTA schedule redesign
RIPTA is in the midst of redesigning their schedules in time for launch when service changes take effect this fall. They have several designs they are currently considering. Visit RIPTA’s website to see all the...
Air Quality Alert AGAIN, Free RIPTA – Friday, July 19, 2013
Rhode Island residents can help reduce air pollutant emissions. Limit car travel and the use of small engines, lawn motors and charcoal lighter fuels. Travel by bus or carpool whenever possible, particularly during high...
News & Notes
Boston. Photo (cc) Kevin Tostado. The Boston Globe: Don’t require more spaces; price curbside ones properly If you give a valuable resource away for free, the inevitable result is overuse and crowding. In the old...
Urbanist Drinks at Burnside Park – Take II – July 18, 2013
Last week it rained, let’s try this again, please join us for July Urbanist Drinks in the park. After enjoying the beer, wine, sangria, and music, you can hop on the RIPTA for a free ride home. [alert...
Air Quality Alert, Free RIPTA – Thursday, July 18, 2013
All regular RIPTA buses and trolleys, but excluding special services, will be free on Thursday, July 18th, 2013. All regular RIPTA buses and trolleys, but excluding special services, will be free on Thursday, July 18th...
Barry Schiller: Providence Planning Hosts Meeting on Kennedy Plaza, Downtown Circulation
[alert type=”warning”]Barry Schiller, a retired Rhode Island College math professor, is a long-time member of the State Planning Council’s Transportation Advisory Committee. He also was on the RIPTA...
