Tag: R.I. Public Transit Authority
Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center seeing heavy traffic, development interest
The long-awaited Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center is finally here, and many agree it’s been a success so far.
The new transit center – comprised of...
R.I. awarded another $55.9M in federal infrastructure funds
PROVIDENCE – The state will receive an additional $55.9 million in federal funding for public transportation, members of the R.I. congressional delegation announced Wednesday.
The...
RIPTA receives $5M in federal Safe Streets funding
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority will receive $5 million to develop a Safe Streets action plan covering 29 communities across the state,...
What’s R.I.’s solution to prevent data breaches?
The state hasn’t been immune to major data breaches – the latest example being an R.I. Department of Health mishap that exposed the protected...
ACLU files lawsuit against RIPTA, United Healthcare over data breach
PROVIDENCE – Earlier this year, Alexandra Morelli received a distressing notification: Her personal data had been compromised in an August 2021 cyberattack on the...
RIPTA’s not the only public agency feeling effects of labor shortage
Like many companies in the private sector, some state agencies and municipalities are struggling to fill positions amid a severe labor shortage.
The R.I. Public...
RIPTA slates virtual community meeting for East Side Tunnel project
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority on Thursday announced it will hold a virtual community meeting about the East Side Tunnel project on...
Cyber Sessions: No more hiding from cybersecurity
(Editor’s note: A version of this column was first published on PBN.com on Aug. 16.)
As the speed of business and the rate of technology...
Cybersecurity must be part of company culture
Locking your front door on your way out is a mindless act, performed daily to protect your home and prevent break-ins. Yet there are...
Cyber Sessions: No more hiding from cybersecurity
(Editor's note: This is the first installment of a monthly guest column on the growing number of cyberthreats facing businesses of all sizes and...