RIPTA to Hold Public Workshops on Future Transit Investments

RIPTA to Hold Public Workshops on Future Transit Investments

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will host a series of public workshops to get the public’s input on future transit investments.

"The Division of Statewide Planning looks forward to continuing a close working relationship with RIPTA and RIDOT as we develop components of the Long Range Transportation Plan that addresses both present capabilities and future needs,” said Meredith Brady, Associate Director of Statewide Planning.

The workshops will be accessible to people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency.

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The Workshops

Four informal workshops are being held in different parts of the state this month so the public can have input on options that include bus service extended to more communities, higher frequencies on many bus routes, longer service hours, light rail service in the greater Providence area, and enhanced commuter rail service between Providence and Boston.

Workshops will be held:

▪ Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM– Presentation at 1:30 PM Warwick Library- Room #113

600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI

Use RIPTA Route 29

 

▪ Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM – Presentation at 6:00 PM RI Department of Administration Building, Lobby

1 Capital Hill, Providence, RI

Use RIPTA Routes 50, 56, 66, 72

 

▪ Wednesday, September 18, 2019

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM – Presentation at 12:30 PM URI Hardge Forum at the Multicultural Center

74 Lower College Road Kingston, RI

Use RIPTA Route 66

 

▪ Wednesday, September 18, 2019

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM – Presentation at 6:00 PM Blackstone Valle Visitor Center

175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI

Use RIPTA Route 1 or the R-Line