RIPTA

June 4, 2021

Lack of bathrooms in Kennedy Plaza threatens public health

Despite statewide COVID restrictions being lifted, restrooms in the public bus terminal remain closed, wreaking havoc for bus riders and families...
Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation
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....
RIDOT Director is relaxing schedule on Kennedy Plaza break up, making room for public comment, and more
April 19, 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...
RIDOT’s “bewildering” response to Kennedy Plaza plan TITLE VI civil rights complaint
April 14, 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...
Can We Fix It: Kennedy Plaza
February 10, 2021

Can We Fix It: Kennedy Plaza
This week Jenn and Moira are joined by community activist and all around bad-ass Dwayne Keys. They...
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...
At RIPTA Board meeting, bus riders testify against the planned destruction of Kennedy Plaza
October 1, 2020

At RIPTA Board meeting, bus riders testify against the planned destruction of Kennedy Plaza
“Whenever they claim they’re going to make Kennedy Plaza a more wonderful place it’s really just an...
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