Providence Mayor Brett Smiley today announced official plans to remove the bike lanes from South Water Street. Smiley wants to add in an extra lane of vehicular traffic, which he says will help alleviate congestion in Fox Point following the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, and move the bike lane to […]
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RIDOT will add two new lanes over the Washington Bridge
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday plans to introduce a new traffic pattern to improve travel times over the Washington Bridge in Providence. State transportation officials say they plan to add one new eastbound and one new westbound lane in eight weeks. That will bring the total number of lanes from four […]
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Officials assessing Washington Bridge to determine if full rebuild is necessary
More than a month after the westbound side of the Washington Bridge was abruptly closed to traffic, officials were still determining if the bridge could be repaired or must be completely rebuilt, Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti said Monday during a press conference. “It could be a repair of the existing structure, […]
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New bill would allow e-bikes access to bike paths, lanes in Rhode Island
Opponents are concerned about the danger to bikers and pedestrians – but supporters say it’s a much-needed change that will increase safety and accessibility all around.
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Bus driver shortage leaving riders stranded and workers strained
RIPTA has a bus driver shortage. The problem has led to frequent delays and canceled routes – as well as a lot of frustrated riders.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For November 15
Question of the Week: How does ill will in the body politic affect important policy issues? Read on for more on that, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) We’re […]
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Head Of NE Environmental Advocacy Group Talks Progress Reducing Carbon Emissions
A New England-based environmental advocacy group says the region is making progress improving air quality, but more work needs to done. The update comes as the Global Climate Action Summit wraps up in San Francisco. Leaders and environmentalists from around the world gathered to recognize environmental achievements. They also discussed challenges meeting carbon emissions reduction […]
