Tag: Peter Alviti Jr.
For the state officials, it’s been one drama after another
Gov. Daniel J. McKee, a former lieutenant governor who became the state’s chief executive when two-term Gov. Gina M. Raimondo was tapped as U.S....
Crowley elected RIPTA board chairman amid funding, service pressures
PROVIDENCE – Patrick Crowley was unanimously elected chair of the R.I. Public Transit Authority Board of Directors on Thursday, stepping into the leadership role...
R.I. Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest to stay on
Rhode Island Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest isn’t retiring after all.
At least, not on July 3, as Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s office...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, February 2026
1. Embattled RIDOT Director Alviti out; McKee appoints interim chief POSTED ONLINE: FEB. 4. Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Feb. 4 announced that embattled...
Has retiring RIDOT Director Peter Alviti Jr.’s 11-year tenure been unfairly...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Feb. 4 announced that R.I. Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti Jr. has resigned and will retire Feb. 27.
In...
Alviti defends RIDOT, blames private contractors for Washington Bridge failure
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti Jr. on Thursday defended the agency he has led since 2015 and layed blame for...
Does R.I. need more legislative hearings on Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s...
Democratic Statehouse leaders say they will schedule legislative hearings on Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s administration’s handling of the Washington Bridge shutdown in 2023.
The General...
RIPTA board approves revised service cuts
PROVIDENCE – After months of public outcry against service cuts, the R.I Public Transit Authority board on Thursday voted nearly unanimously to approve a...
Cash-strapped RIPTA unveils massive service cuts across the state to board
To cover a $10 million deficit, the R.I. Public Transit Authority on Thursday laid out a wide-ranging plan for service cuts.
And just how deep...
Contractor named for Washington Bridge rebuild; completion expected by November 2028
PROVIDENCE – Walsh Construction Co. II LLC has been awarded a $339 million contract to rebuild the Washington Bridge with the project expected to...
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