RIDOT calls for expansion of 4/95 interchange, State Rep. Brian Kennedy of Hopkinton does not like RIDOT's toll proposal, and State Sen. Paul Fogarty calls for adequate funding for RIPTA.
Category - RIPTA
State House Rally for RIPTA, August 17
RIPTA Riders will be holding a rally at the State House in Providence next Wednesday August 17th. We want to let Smith Hill know: Rhode Island cannot afford to cut bus service.
Photos and thoughts on today’s RIPTA Riders Rally
Everyone should be caring about decimating our transit system.
Save RIPTA Change.org petition
Sign the Change.org petition urging the Governor and the Assembly to Save RIPTA.
RIPTA Riders Rally, Aug 1
RIPTA Riders Rally followed by service reduction hearing in Providence.
RIPTA service reduction hearings began yesterday in Newport
RIPTA service reduction hearings began yesterday in Newport and continue all week across the state.
$200k NEA grant to help revitalize Kennedy Plaza
NEA grant helps support the Arts in Greater Kennedy Plaza.
RIPTA proposed service reductions and public hearing schedule
Schedule of public hearings on RIPTA service reductions and list of services proposed to be cut.
Odimgbe: Cut RIPTA bus service 10% to cover projected deficit
RIPTA's CEO proposes a 10% service cut to cover the agency's projected deficit.
News & Notes – Local
All local in today's News & Notes; Netroots coming to Providence in 2012, firefighter contract deal close, good news in the state budget for Providence, and more.
REBOOT: Providence Train Station
Providence Station is a hundred year mistake. Let's reboot it.
East Side Bus Tunnel Temporary Detours
The East Side Bus Tunnel will be partially closed for lighting upgrades April 27-29 and May 2.
Providence Core Connector Study Survey
The Providence Core Connector Study is seeking input from those who live, work, visit, or go to school in downtown Providence, College Hill, and Upper South Providence. A brief survey is available through May 13th. If...
GC: Photos
A selection of photos readers have recently shared in our Flickr Group:
Photo © Ken Zirkel
Photo © katrinkles
Downcity Design Review Committee Meeting, March 14
Downcity Design Review Committee Meeting agenda for March 14, 2011.
Proposed route for the Core Connector identified
The city and RIPTA have identified the West Route as the preferred Core Connector (aka Streetcar) route after public meetings and consultations with neighborhood groups and area businesses and institutions.
RIPTA: “A Vision for the Future of Transit in RI”
RIPTA has developed a Five Year Strategic Plan. Read the report and the Executive Summary.
Like: RIPTA on Facebook, Twitter
Check out RIPTA on Facebook and Twitter.