Peter Alviti

January 18, 2022

KPRC: Will the public’s voices be heard on Kennedy Plaza bus hub?

“As changes are being proposed to the transit hub in Kennedy Plaza, we write to you to urge that transit riders be listened to more seriously throughout the process – especially since their voices have so often been neglected on...

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...
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...
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

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

In a letter to the Governor, APA-RI writes that the multi-hub redesign was developed in a way...
Raimondo and Elorza push ahead with multi-hub bus plan despite the objections of riders
December 29, 2021

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

“Forcing thousands and thousands of bus riders, including children and the disabled, into the cramped, remote Dyer...
Opponent’s march against Raimondo’s plan to break up Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 2021

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

“They’re not looking at the elderly people. They’re not looking at the people that have disabilities. They’re...
Democracy dies at PVD City Council committee meeting
December 29, 2021

Democracy dies at PVD City Council committee meeting

“I just want to be clear that nobody’s trying to shut out the public from this committee,”...
RIDOT faces strong opposition to multi-hub plan at public meeting
August 20, 2020

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

“Raimondo and her administration have proven that they cannot be trusted to have a transparent and inclusive...
Should RIDOT take over RIPTA?
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...
Proposed RIPTA/RIDOT merger draws criticisms
February 27, 2020

Proposed RIPTA/RIDOT merger draws criticisms

Although initially thinking that a RIDOT/RIPTA merger might be a good idea, “in the ensuing years I...
Washington Park community: How to prevent a new business from destroying children’s health?
January 14, 2020

Washington Park community: How to prevent a new business from destroying children’s health?

“Air and traffic pollution in and around Allens Avenue and the Port of Providence is out of...
RIPTA talks electric busses and the ‘Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project’ – Also: Free fare for all?
January 19, 2020

RIPTA talks electric busses and the ‘Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project’ – Also: Free fare for all?

Electric Busses: At RIPTA‘s Board of Directors meeting held Monday in Kennedy Plaza, CEO Scott Avedisian spoke...
RIDOT controlled the message on 6/10 Connector
January 19, 2020

RIDOT controlled the message on 6/10 Connector

One of the key ways that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) controlled the message on...
Officials kick-off 6/10 Connector repairs
January 19, 2020

Officials kick-off 6/10 Connector repairs

“For too long, the disrepair of this interchange symbolized Rhode Island’s failure to invest in ourselves,” said...
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