Tag: Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
Record high diesel prices are driving Rhode Island public bus system...
A favorable diesel price lock that helped the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority narrow last year’s budget gap ended three months ago. But the...
Election26: Morales says rent stabilization could pass unchanged in first 100...
PROVIDENCE – Democratic mayoral nominee Rep. David Morales said Monday he would make rent stabilization one of his first priorities if elected, saying he...
RIPTA unveils 50 new paratransit vans
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority on Wednesday unveiled its new paratransit fleet.
The 50 new Model 1 Frontrunner vans will replace the agency’s aging...
Christopher Durand
PBN 40 UNDER FORTY 2026 AWARDS
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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...
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