Tag: R.I. Public Transit Authoriity
City Council committee wants transit hub language removed from Providence Comprehensive...
PROVIDENCE – The City Council Ordinance Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan removing language they argue indicates community support...
House passes $13.9B fiscal 2025 budget
PROVIDENCE – House lawmakers on Friday voted 69-5 to approve a $13.9 billion state budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
The spending...
RIPEC: General Assembly needs to pare spending growth
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Expenditure Council urges the General Assembly to show fiscal restraint as the state faces looming deficits that could exceed...
Durand appointed interim RIPTA CEO
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority board of directors on Tuesday unanimously accepted the resignation of CEO Scott Avedisian.
Avedisian submitted his resignation letter...
RIPTA approves contract for Phase 1 of new transit center
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority board of directors on Tuesday approved a $16.9 million contract to Next Wave Partners to begin the...
Bristol-Providence ferry for Washington Bridge commuters delayed until Dec. 20
PROVIDENCE – State officials on Monday announced that the two-way ferry service planned between Bristol and Providence to provide alternative travel routes for commuters...
SBA approves low-interest loans for local businesses affected by bridge closure
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island business owners are now eligible for low-interest loans provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration to recoup lost revenue due...
Officials mark opening of Pawtucket-Central Falls train, bus station
PAWTUCKET – Plans to make Pawtucket a public transportation destination with a new commuter rail and bus stop are chugging along.
Federal and state officials...
Community groups call for state to quit stalling on bicycle, transit...
PROVIDENCE – Advocates are pressuring state leaders to put the pedal to the metal on expanding public transit and bicycle paths across the state.
Nearly...
$7M Kennedy Plaza pavilion proposal puts poultry front and center
PROVIDENCE - A fast-casual chicken joint named after the patron saint of poultry could be coming to Kennedy Plaza.
St. Gall Rotisserie, from the owners...
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