Tag: Christopher Durand
RIPTA board votes to move ahead on new Providence bus hub
A 4.4-acre plot of land used to host Providence’s World Cup festivities next to the city’s Amtrak station is the Rhode Island Public Transit...
Christopher Durand
PBN 40 UNDER FORTY 2026 AWARDS
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CEO, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
What is the biggest challenge facing your industry? Transit ridership is...
RIPTA seeks public input for Metro Connector Study
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has scheduled opportunities for the public to weigh in on its Metro Connector Study, the agency...
RIPTA expands Aquidneck Island Flex On Demand service through end of year
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority has extended its Flex On Demand service on Aquidneck Island through Dec. 31, the state agency announced...
Proposed FY 2027 state budget closes RIPTA funding gap after months...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority will see its projected funding gap addressed under the proposed fiscal year 2027 state budget, resolving a...
PBN announces 2026 40 Under Forty honorees
PROVIDENCE – Forty young professionals were selected as the winners of Providence Business News’ 22nd annual 40 Under Forty Awards program.
The honorees were chosen...
RIPTA expands Flex On Demand pilot to northern Aquidneck Island
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority has expanded its Flex On Demand pilot service to include northern Aquidneck Island, the state agency announced...
McKee’s cruise ship fee proposal creating a storm in Newport
A proposal by Gov. Daniel J. McKee to increase cruise ship passenger fees in Newport has ignited a firestorm among elected officials and business...
Newport City Council sends stern message to McKee: No cruise ship...
Newport city officials say Gov. Daniel J. McKee never consulted them in crafting his plan to raise fees on visiting cruise ships, a move...
RIPTA expands Flex on Demand ride service
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority has expanded its Flex on Demand pilot service to include Coventry, Newport, Middletown, West Warwick and Westerly,...
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