Tag: Peter Alviti
R.I. ‘ahead of the curve’ on EV charging stations
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the first state in the U.S. to complete the initial phase of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, Gov....
With more bus driver applications coming in, RIPTA avoids service cuts
PROVIDENCE – Facing a budget shortfall of $18 million next fiscal year, decreased ridership and the sudden resignation of its CEO, R.I. Public Transit...
RIDOT to open third westbound lane on Washington Bridge April 19
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation plans to open a third travel lane on the westbound side of the Washington Bridge on April...
McKee defends his response to Washington Bridge closure; traffic snarls area
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday defended his handling of closing the Washington Bridge while acknowledging the massive traffic disruptions are “highly...
Amid budget shortfall, only new riders can save RIPTA
One month into Peter Alviti’s tenure as board chairman of the R.I. Public Transit Authority, it is clear that change is coming.
Whether he’s right...
A split over Alviti’s actions at RIPTA
Following R.I. Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti’s controversial appointment as the R.I. Public Transit Authority’s board chairman, transit advocates are divided on whether...
Analysis: Electric vehicle transition will drain $217M from state coffers by...
The road to electric vehicles is paved with price tags: to build charging stations, offer rebates, not to mention a precipitous decline in the...
Heavy rains cause massive flooding across R.I.
PROVIDENCE – The heavy rain that caused street flooding and forced the closure of major roads across the state on Labor Day continued on...
Winter storm warning issued for R.I.; morning commute affected
PROVIDENCE – A winter storm warning has been issued for most of Rhode Island and parts of southeastern Massachusetts for Friday, with an expected...
Elorza: RIDOT request to halt South Water Street bike lane ‘dubious...
PROVIDENCE – The city is moving full speed ahead with construction of a bike lane along South Water Street despite a warning from the...
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