Public Services

May 12, 2022

McKee and RIPTA search for partner to privatize the bus hub, gentrify area

Governor McKee and CEO Avedisian most likely issued a press release rather than hold a press conference to avoid the kinds of questions a reporter or member of the public might ask....

General Assembly can and must do more to lift children out of deep poverty says Raising RI Coalition
March 25, 2022

General Assembly can and must do more to lift children out of deep poverty says Raising RI Coalition

“After being ignored for so long, Rhode Island Works needs updating to better prepare parents to succeed...
Proposed bus hub to rely on privatization for funding – What are we giving away in the process?
March 22, 2022

Proposed bus hub to rely on privatization for funding – What are we giving away in the process?

“Here’s the thing,” said privatization expert Donald Cohen. “There’s only one group of people that will pay...
First payments in PVD Guaranteed Income Program already effecting positive change
December 1, 2021

First payments in PVD Guaranteed Income Program already effecting positive change

“I’m sure I’m not the only one who works in health care who has the intentions of...
Governor claims groups opposed to the racist multi-hub bus plan have no alternatives – Actually they have three…
December 29, 2021

Governor claims groups opposed to the racist multi-hub bus plan have no alternatives – Actually they have three…

UpriseRI: Following up on that, Governor, right now there’s zero percent buy in from the community, right?...
E-bikes return to Providence
December 29, 2021

E-bikes return to Providence

“While Jump certainly had a troubled end, the hard facts is that it opened up th city...
Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation
December 29, 2021

Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation

“Public transportation cuts across so many issues,” said Senator Meghan Kallman. “It’s a climate and environment issue....
RIDOT Director is relaxing schedule on Kennedy Plaza break up, making room for public comment, and more
December 29, 2021

RIDOT Director is relaxing schedule on Kennedy Plaza break up, making room for public comment, and more

“We’re taking every one of your comments, your suggestions, your criticisms, and I mad it a point...
Save Kennedy Plaza! say riders and advocates at protest against RIDOT/McKee plan to destroy it
December 29, 2021

Save Kennedy Plaza! say riders and advocates at protest against RIDOT/McKee plan to destroy it

Neighborhood, social justice and transportation advocacy groups urge Governor Daniel McKee to halt the rollout of RIDOT’s...
RIDOT’s “bewildering” response to Kennedy Plaza plan TITLE VI civil rights complaint
December 29, 2021

RIDOT’s “bewildering” response to Kennedy Plaza plan TITLE VI civil rights complaint

RIDOT’s written response to the complaint is superficial and flimsy and disregards the significant, disproportionate and negative...
House Finance considers budget amendment to save Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 2021

House Finance considers budget amendment to save Kennedy Plaza

“Back in 2014, 60% of Rhode Islanders voted to pass this $35m bond to improve the vital...
Raising the RI Works benefit increase will lift families out of deep poverty
March 30, 2021

Raising the RI Works benefit increase will lift families out of deep poverty

The monthly benefit provided to families has not been increased in 30 years, while all other New...
Will the proposed multi-hub bus plan require RI to pay back past Federal grants?
December 29, 2021

Will the proposed multi-hub bus plan require RI to pay back past Federal grants?

Also: Black Lives Matter RI PAC calls on Governor McKee to “create a committee made up of...
Governor McKee dodges questions about his support for the dismantling of Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 2021

Governor McKee dodges questions about his support for the dismantling of Kennedy Plaza

“I’m happy to follow up on that,” said Governor McKee. “Keep this to the Covid, and I...
McKee budget fully funds Raimondo / DOT plan to dismantle Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 2021

McKee budget fully funds Raimondo / DOT plan to dismantle Kennedy Plaza

In an inauspicious start to his administration, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has included funding in his...
Title VI civil rights complaint filed against RIDOT/RIPTA plan to break up Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 2021

Title VI civil rights complaint filed against RIDOT/RIPTA plan to break up Kennedy Plaza

The complaint calls upon RIPTA and RIDOT “to take action halting this deeply flawed RIDOT Multi-Hub plan...
December 29, 2021

Raimondo’s multi-hub bus plan violates principles in the Transit Master Plan her administration just approved

December 10, 2020

Mayor Elorza commits to universal basic income pilot program for Providence in 2021

December 29, 2021

American Planning Association of RI says RIDOT/Raimondo multi-hub bus plan is harmful to people of color and people of lesser means

December 29, 2021

Raimondo and Elorza push ahead with multi-hub bus plan despite the objections of riders

October 14, 2020

HousingWorks RI: Housing affordability continues to elude many Rhode Islanders

October 7, 2020

One Neighborhood Builders launches community WiFi network in Olneyville

December 29, 2021

Tech and procedural problems plague PVD City Council hearing on multi-hub resolution

December 29, 2021

At RIPTA Board meeting, bus riders testify against the planned destruction of Kennedy Plaza

December 29, 2021

Opponent’s march against Raimondo’s plan to break up Kennedy Plaza

December 29, 2021

Democracy dies at PVD City Council committee meeting

December 29, 2021

Community groups rally to oppose RIDOT’s Multi-Hub Bus Plan and the deconstruction of Kennedy Plaza

December 29, 2021

Local transit advocacy groups and other orgs oppose RIDOT bus hub plan

August 25, 2020

At the Post Office Day of Action in Providence

June 15, 2021

Providence protest to support the Post Office part of a nation-wide effort

August 20, 2020

RIDOT faces strong opposition to multi-hub plan at public meeting

July 28, 2020

HousingWorks RI issues report on the benefits of housing bonds

June 30, 2020

Providence announces nearly $1m in aid for eviction defense and emergency housing assistance

May 23, 2020

Rhode Island’s slow and nonexistent action on rental and housing assistance is cruel

April 24, 2020

Rhode Island Educational Leadership: There is no ‘normalcy of learning’ in the midst of a pandemic

April 23, 2020

Model: Nearly 800 RIers experiencing homelessness to require emergency COVID-19 accommodations

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