“Those who can’t afford a car are unable to get to the beach, while those with a car are rewarded with streamlined services. In essence, the...
“You cannot have more than ten people at a funeral. But 26 on a RIPTA bus? Will someone explain the safety of this exemption?“ Some bus...
“RIDOT’s record on public input is very troubling and must be addressed if any merger legislation is developed,” says transportation activist Barry Schiller… It’s public knowledge...
Although initially thinking that a RIDOT/RIPTA merger might be a good idea, “in the ensuing years I think RIDOT has done nothing but break the trust...
RIPTA Riders Alliance is disappointed to read in the Providence Journal that a few wealthy real estate firms in downtown Providence have filed a lawsuit attempting...
Three Rhode Island agencies, the Rhode Island Public Transit Administration (RIPTA), the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and the Rhode Island Division of Planning, are...
“What is TOD?,” asked John Flaherty, Deputy Director of GrowSmart Rhode Island at a workshop to discuss Making Transit-Oriented Development a Reality. “At it’s core, Transit-Oriented...
The ACLU of Rhode Island today wrote to officials at the Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority to raise concerns about an incident that occurred yesterday when...
“I’m going to need you to gather up your stuff and come out into the hallway,” said James Pereira, Chief Security Officer at the Rhode Island...
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has leased three new all electric buses for use in Providence. “This marks a major step toward a cleaner...