Tag: Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
Christopher Durand
PBN 40 UNDER FORTY 2026 AWARDS
CHRISTOPHER DURAND | 36
CEO, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
What is the biggest challenge facing your industry? Transit ridership is...
RIPTA seeks public input for Metro Connector Study
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has scheduled opportunities for the public to weigh in on its Metro Connector Study, the agency...
Proposed FY 2027 state budget closes RIPTA funding gap after months...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority will see its projected funding gap addressed under the proposed fiscal year 2027 state budget, resolving a...
PBN announces 2026 40 Under Forty honorees
PROVIDENCE – Forty young professionals were selected as the winners of Providence Business News’ 22nd annual 40 Under Forty Awards program.
The honorees were chosen...
McKee’s cruise ship fee proposal creating a storm in Newport
A proposal by Gov. Daniel J. McKee to increase cruise ship passenger fees in Newport has ignited a firestorm among elected officials and business...
Shekarchi opts out of governor’s race
After more than a year of hinting at a possible gubernatorial run, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi released three paragraphs to explain why he...
Study: RIPTA faces massive cuts, must prioritize top-performing routes and vulnerable...
PROVIDENCE – With extensive service cuts on the table and a $10 million deficit to cover, the R.I. Public Transit Authority "provides an essential...
Pawtucket expanding e-bike/e-scooter pilot program in advance of RIFC stadium opener
PAWTUCKET – The city is increasing its two-wheel transportation option for area residents just in time for one of the busiest sporting weekends the...
RIPTA, RIFC partner to offer free stadium game-day shuttle bus service
PAWTUCKET – With Rhode Island FC set to finally open Centreville Bank Stadium’s doors on May 3 and a sold-out crowd of 10,500 people...
For 50 years, an advocate for downtown success
Unless there was a sporting event or the circus was in town, David Salvatore was probably not venturing into downtown Providence when he was...
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