Planning & Development
RIDOT Proposes Streetcar System in Providence
In its list of projects spurred by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Rhode Island Department of Transportation has officially announced long-term plans for a robust streetcar system in the city of Providence. Above is the eventual system map that was included on page 11 of the project list, which is expected to be developed in phases over the next 25 years. The initial phase is the proposed Green Line, slated to open in 2015. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the agency has shelved all plans for new roads and bridges, and has put the existing network into a strict maintenance-only program.
“These funds will further our ongoing efforts to improve Rhode Island’s infrastructure and support a strong economic development foundation,” said Governor Donald L. Carcieri. “Not only will this enhance our state’s transportation system, but it will also put Rhode Islanders back to work.”
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Wednesday May 12, 2010
Thee Euston-Fairweather Registry of Hyper Links: Trashing the New Comp Plan Edition
This edition of the Registry offers a short collection of projects from Cranston’s ugly development front. All of these developments required numerous zoning variances and comp plan amendments, all of them are out of character with their respective locales, and all of them will benefit their developers at the expense of Cranston’s residents, its character, environmental well-being, and fiscal health.
moreMonday May 3, 2010
Losing the War on Drugstores
After about a 15 month flatline, it looks like the Cranston Recklessly Approved Project index (the city’s leading economic indicator), is on the rise again. We can all rejoice that developers are back at work – looking for ways to get variances and cut corners on the road to grabbing... more
Monday January 11, 2010
Skip the Bag, Save the River
On Tuesday, January 12 at 7pm, the City Planning Commission will consider the Stop & Shop proposal slated for the Warwick Nurseries property. One of the concessions that the neighborhood was looking for was a moratorium on plastic bags. It’s a great idea, and I have to admit I’m anti-disposable... more
Monday November 23, 2009
Fixing Rolfe Square: Pimp Your Storefront Edition
Ruth’s Lingerie storefront during a sale last year Things are starting to look up for Rolfe Square. Soon they will be looking fabulous. The Artists’ Exchange has teamed up with students from Rhode Island School of Design to redesign six storefronts. Artists’ Exchange Director Elaine McKenna-Yeaw says “the idea is to... more
Saturday October 24, 2009
The Park Cinema Reopens for a Sequel
At 5 PM last night, the Park Cinema officially re-opened as the Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts. Rolfe Square took on a completely different feeling when the theater was illuminated and pods of people spilled out onto the neighboring streets. It was especially striking to see the Park sign... more
An April Fool’s dream…but wouldn’t it be lovely.
And think of all the cool street car art that would evolve.
Sigh.
— marie · Apr 1, 07:00 AM · #
I want a shirt. Possibly of the orange line, Smith Hill, my stop.
— astrid · Apr 1, 09:15 AM · #
I believe the positions of Mt. Hope and Rochambeau should be switched.
— Frymaster · Apr 17, 07:12 AM · #
How will this Street Car System, compare with the Greater City Providence’s Light Rail System that may include Fall River?
Will The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) operate the proposed Street Car Service?
— Jeffrey · Sep 30, 11:37 AM · #
In addition, the Greater Attleboro & Taunton
Regional Transit Authority (GARTA) should look into having a feeder bus connection with the “RIDOT Proposes Streetcar System’s South Attleboro Stop.”
— Jeffrey · Oct 12, 09:44 AM · #
Hey Jeffrey,
Most of this is just pie-eyed fantasy – without any true substance.
To get a better sense of what’s happening in public transportation planning in the PVD metro area, check out Transit 2020:
http://www.transit2020.com/study/
— Josh · Oct 14, 07:16 AM · #