The Rhode Island Secretary of State’s Office has released the 2014 Voter Information Handbook. Below is the information about the seven statewide ballot questions which will appear on your November 4th ballot. There’s a lot of reading here to do before you head to the polls.
News & Notes
The Atlantic Cities: What Real Respect for Bicyclists Looks Like Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians all compete for space and safety on the streets and roads of the world’s cities and suburbs. It’s a contentious and sometimes ugly coexistence, which is why so many government agencies and advocacy groups periodically mount public-awareness campaigns with messages like “share the road” or “don’t …
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William Gibson, Tea Partiers against smart growth in California, and more in today’s News & Notes.
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Chafee considers casinos, BRT, will Rahm Emanuel’s election prove fortuitous for cities in general, and more in today’s News & Notes.
Casino urbanism
Truth be told, I’d rather we not have any casinos in New England. But I have said in the past, if Rhode Island were to legalize casinos, I would want to see one built in Providence rather than expansion in Lincoln or a new casino some place like West Warwick. People in Lincoln will already tell you they’re not too …