Rhode Island Public Transit Authority

April 28, 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. It’s a neighborhood and quality-of-life issue. It’s an economic issue. When we acknowledge this critical link between public transit, job access and social...
Title VI civil rights complaint filed against RIDOT/RIPTA plan to break up Kennedy Plaza
January 19, 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...
Raimondo’s multi-hub bus plan violates principles in the Transit Master Plan her administration just approved
December 16, 2020

Raimondo’s multi-hub bus plan violates principles in the Transit Master Plan her administration just approved
“I think transit advocates would have a really strong argument to make,” said Grow Smart RI’s John...
American Planning Association of RI says RIDOT/Raimondo multi-hub bus plan is harmful to people of color and people of lesser means
November 18, 2020

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
November 9, 2020

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...
Community groups rally to oppose RIDOT’s Multi-Hub Bus Plan and the deconstruction of Kennedy Plaza
June 15, 2021

Community groups rally to oppose RIDOT’s Multi-Hub Bus Plan and the deconstruction of Kennedy Plaza
“Let’s just be very clear,” said Dwayne Keys, who heads the South Providence Neighborhood Association. “This is...
Local transit advocacy groups and other orgs oppose RIDOT bus hub plan
August 25, 2020

Local transit advocacy groups and other orgs oppose RIDOT bus hub plan
“Splitting up Kennedy Plaza is going to be a big inconvenience to our every day RIPTA riders...
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...
RI Transit Riders opposes RIDOT’s latest “transit improvement” plan for downtown Providence
July 24, 2020

RI Transit Riders opposes RIDOT’s latest “transit improvement” plan for downtown Providence
“…this plan makes life harder for the many who depend upon RIPTA as their basic form of...
For transit riders, the beach is out of reach
June 29, 2020

For transit riders, the beach is out of reach
“Those who can’t afford a car are unable to get to the beach, while those with a...
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