Tag: Liza Burkin
Panel discussion to explore why it’s so difficult now to ‘get...
PROVIDENCE – Marc J. Dunkelman, author of “Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress and How to Bring It Back,” will lead a panel discussion on Wednesday...
Long-term proposals to close RIPTA’s shortfall could face a rough road
While the officials controlling the state's purse strings can point to budget deficits, lagging ridership levels and late efficiency studies as reasons not to...
Possibility of removing South Water St. bike lanes creates a divide
As state and Providence city officials look to address the continuing impacts of the Washington Bridge closure, a different type of transit infrastructure could...
Bankruptcy doesn’t ground Bird, Spin in Providence
Despite a financially turbulent 2023 for Bird Rides Inc., the electric bike and scooter vendor that has filed for bankruptcy protection is expected to...
Interactive map shows crash data between motorists and pedestrians, cyclists in Providence
PROVIDENCE – In the past 13 years, motorists have hit 3,678 cyclists or pedestrians on Providence’s streets — a figure that represents around 2%...
Proposed ProvPort tax, lease agreement extensions advance despite public protest
PROVIDENCE – Controversial extensions to the tax and lease agreements with the operators of Providence's industrial port received preliminary approval from a city panel...
LEGACY RACE: Will Providence’s next mayor keep their predecessor’s big ideas...
Term-limited Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza doesn’t let criticism stop him. That’s been especially true in the past year, as he’s raced not toward...
Concerns raised over expanded e-bike, scooter program
Some neighborhood and business leaders in Providence are worried that the city’s plan to allow more rental electric bikes and scooters on the streets...
Plans for Microfibres site please some, worry others
FOR THE FIRST TIME since Microfibres Inc. went out of business in 2016, the former fabrics factory at 1 Moshassuck St. in Pawtucket appears...
Lack of explanation over state bus hub plan leaves riders with...
PROVIDENCE – State transportation officials will continue making their case at public meetings on Tuesday for a new public transit hub on Dorrance Street...
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