Lack of bathrooms in Kennedy Plaza threatens public health
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...

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...

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...

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
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...

Raimondo’s multi-hub bus plan violates principles in the Transit Master Plan her administration just approved
December 29, 2021

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
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...

At RIPTA Board meeting, bus riders testify against the planned destruction of Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 2021

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...

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,”...

Community groups rally to oppose RIDOT’s Multi-Hub Bus Plan and the deconstruction of Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 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
December 29, 2021

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...

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