Editorial & Opinion

Good news, bad news in the bicycle world

“…around the world, more and more communities are seeing the value in bikes to help rebuild post-virus, promote health, save on the costs of buying fossil fuels, and reduce various forms of pollution including carbon emissions.” The good news is...

March 2, 2020

Should RIDOT take over RIPTA?

“RIDOT’s record on public input is very troubling and must be addressed if any merger legislation is...

January 20, 2020

Governor’s grade on transportation-environment policies: “D” for Disappointment

Governor Gina Raimondo sometimes says good things about transportation policy, and she is clearly aware of transportation’s...

January 13, 2020

Amtrak and Climate Change?

Climate hero Greta Thunberg famously leads by example in part by taking trains rather than fly. That...

January 19, 2020

What’s going on in Kennedy Plaza?

“We’d all benefit by this approach, embracing, instead of rejecting transit. It could improve mobility, help attract...

January 19, 2020

Rhode Island’s War on non-drivers

Despite their contribution to climate change and all the people, pets, and wildlife they kill or injure,...

January 19, 2020

Barry Schiller: How would you spend $2.6B on Rhode Island transportation? Hearings coming this week!

The $2.6B is about how much the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will be spending in...

March 2, 2020

Some modest proposals to improve Rhode Island’s business climate

The latest dreadful “business climate” report Uprise RI just noted reminded Barry Schiller of the many previous...

January 19, 2020

Barry Schiller: What the legislature did (and didn’t) do about transportation

Now that its so widely known that transportation is the sector that emits the most greenhouse gases, the legislature passed...

January 19, 2020

Barry Schiller: Car-free in Rhode Island? It’s possible!

There are many, especially in the UpriseRI community, who are aware how the drive-everywhere culture has eroded...

January 19, 2020

Barry Schiller: This is Bike Week!

Fighting climate change can involve tedious hearings, confrontations with polluters, and frustrations with politicians, but this post...

January 19, 2020

What’s going on in transportation?

To answer the title question, lots! Did you know there are bills in the legislature, S0633, H5883,...

October 12, 2018

Barry Schiller: Don’t forget Question 3 – The “Green Economy-Clean Water” Bond

While the race for Governor and some other offices has dominated our attention, Rhode Island voters will...

May 3, 2018

What’s next for bicycling in Rhode Island

May is “National Bike Month,” celebrated nationally and in Rhode Island. And why not, it’s a great time...

January 19, 2020

A vision for better commuter rail

We all know Rhode Island benefits from its proximity to Boston which provides our residents and businesses access...

March 14, 2023

City Auditor advised Providence Council to hire attorney to challenge solicitor’s questionable “Buff” Chace tax deal

March 13, 2023

Advocates renew push for bottle bill at State House rally

March 8, 2023

Improving state’s cash assistance program can lift people out of poverty say advocates

March 8, 2023

Passing the EACA is good for families, indicates study

March 3, 2023

Speaker Shekarchi introduces slate of bills to stimulate private development of affordable housing

March 2, 2023

Representative Potter/Senator Kallman introduce bill to decriminalize magic mushrooms

March 2, 2023

Senator Euer/Representative Felix bill would extend foreclosure protection for homeowners

March 2, 2023

Representative Stewart bills would limit rent increases to once annually, increase notice time for rent increases

March 2, 2023

Senate Finance hearing for RIDOT Director ignores concerns, hit-and-run victim’s story interrupted

March 2, 2023

Pioneer Tenants United rally for safe housing, legal rights for renters

February 27, 2023

RI Attorney General asks PUC to reject RI Energy’s gas increase

February 27, 2023

Exclusive: Senator Mack talks renter’s rights, rally at State House Tuesday

February 26, 2023

ACLU to RI Supreme Court: Mario’s Law should apply to Mario

February 24, 2023

Exclusive: Outside ‘meeting to plan a meeting’ West End residents voice concern over warming center

February 23, 2023

Pawtucket Mayor defends tax agreement, illegal clearing of Morley Field by campaign donors

February 23, 2023

Economic Progress Institute breaks down the Governors proposed budget

February 22, 2023

Failure is not an option: An exclusive interview with housing secretary Stefan Pryor

February 20, 2023

Senate President calls for resignation of RIPTA CEO

February 18, 2023

Steve Ahlquist: OER working to keep the public out of the decision making process

February 16, 2023

Officers’ Bill of Rights may prevent dangerous Pawtucket officer from being fired