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Video: WPRI – RIPTA CEO placed on paid leave
WPRI: RIPTA CEO placed on paid leave
Public comment on Northeast Corridor rail plan through Sept. 14th
Federal Railroad Administration is running a planning program of future needs along the Northeast Corridor rail system and encourages public input: Welcome to NEC FUTURE, a comprehensive planning effort to define...
Fast Lane: Obama Administration says “We Can’t Wait,” tells states to use idle earmarks to improve transportation and put people to work
At DOT, we know that America’s transportation infrastructure is in need of attention, while construction workers across the country remain eager to get back on the job repairing, replacing, and modernizing our roads...
Politico: Obama offers states $470M for roads, bridges
The Obama administration is making nearly half a billion dollars in unspent highway funds available to states that promise to use the money to create jobs and improve transportation. A White House official says...
ProJo: RI transportation officials shelve plans to install tolls on Route 95
State transportation officials have suspended plans to install tolls on Route 95 by the Connecticut border. State Transportation Director Michael P. Lewis told The Journal state officials are not scrapping the project...
USDOT issues Rhode Island more discretionary grants
Interlink in Warwick Recently, the Federal Transportation Adminstration issued two grants for RIPTA and now RIDOT is recieving Federal Highway Administration grants for three projects. Innovative Bridge Research and...
PBN: Transportation plan needed for I-195 land
The former Interstate-195 lands need a transportation plan as only seven of the 23 parcels slated for redevelopment there can accommodate a building with sufficient on-site parking, a consultant told the I-195 District...
WPRI: RI communities asked to promote RIPTA
Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors for RIPTA, is spearheading the effort by adding RIPTA route information on the City of Warwick website beginning Friday.
Free South County Beach Bus service on Governor’s Bay Day, July 29
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will waive the roundtrip fare on all service to South County Beaches on Rte. 66 (URI/Galilee) on Sunday, July 29, 2012 in celebration of the Governor’s Bay Day. Rte. 66...
RIPTA recieves two discretionary grants from the Federal Transit Administration
Transportation Nation reports on discretionary grants awarded by the Federal Transporation Administration today.
Office of Management & Budget to conduct in-depth transportation funding study
In other transportation study news, Governor Chafee announced today that the Office of Management & Budget will study transportation budgeting making RIPTA’s deficit a top priority: Governor Chafee’s...
Air Quality Alert Tuesday, July 17, 2012 – Free RIPTA
Here we go again: All regular RIPTA buses and trolleys, but excluding special services, will be free on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will...
RIPTA launches a Comprehensive Operational Analysis
RIPTA has launched a Comprehensive Operational Analysis. This is an in-depth review of all the trasit services the agency provides statewide. Like most transit agencies, RIPTA is constantly evaluating and adjusting its...
Air Quality Alert Saturday, July 14, 2012 – Free RIPTA
Another Air Quality Alert Day tomorrow: All regular RIPTA buses and trolleys, but excluding special services, will be free on Saturday, July 14, 2012. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is...
RIDOT announces start of work on Washington Bridge Linear Park
RIDOT is prepared to start work on the long awaited Washington Bridge Linear Park. The park is set to be built on remaining sections of the old Washington Bridge and will connect pedestrians and cyclists from...
News & Notes
Transportation for America: Newly approved transportation bill is a clear step backwards Unfortunately, this final bill moves closer to the House’s disastrous HR7, which was too contentious and unpopular to garner...
Air Quality Alert Day, June 20, 2012 – Free RIPTA
Due to predicted extreme heat and poor air quality, tomorrow (Wed., June 20th) is an Air Quality Alert Day. RIPTA service will be free. Air Quality Alert – Health Advisory – Wednesday, June 20th All regular...