Tag: Providence Streets Coalition
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...
Transit advocates say businesses need to speak up about RIPTA cuts
The proposed wide-ranging cuts to the R.I. Public Transit Authority's bus routes to close a $10 million budget shortfall sparked hours of public comment...
Blackstone Distribution Center breaks ground in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET – After years of clashing local concerns and state financial support, an upcoming "last mile" distribution facility has broken ground in Pawtucket.
The 160,000-square-foot...
RIDOH funds short-term projects promoting physical activity and active transportation
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health recently announced it awarded funding to seven organizations to support projects that promote physical activity and transportation.
The...
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...
Smiley removing bike lanes in plan to ease Washington Bridge traffic
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced on Wednesday plans to remove the two-way bike path along South Water St. as part of the...
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...
Advocates, lawmakers outline changes to strengthen, clarify R.I.’s open records law
Rhode Island’s public records law is having a moment.
After all, emails, text messages and a startling video showing bouncing anchor rods below Interstate 195...
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%...
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