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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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
Monday October 19, 2009
Fung On Board With Transit Oriented Development
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung was recently selected to attend the Northeast Session of the Mayors’ Institute on City Design. The two and a half day seminar was an opportunity for mayors to present urban development challenges to teams of city planning and design professionals. After each presentation, mayors and designers... more
Tuesday September 29, 2009
Drive In?
The first sign of a pulse at the Park Cinema came in August with the opening of the Park Café and the 848 Club along the facade of the renovated structure. The Park Avenue landmark, built in 1924 by theater mogul Abraham A. Spitz, is emerging from a 5-year, and... more
Thursday August 13, 2009
Stop & Shop Plan Questionable
At a special planning review meeting last week, area residents voiced concerns about a proposed Stop & Shop on Warwick Avenue, including lighting, noise, traffic and trash.
Besides the fact that this is a shallow use for this potentially great location, a bigger issue with this proposal is its impact on the city's recurring flood problems.
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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, 08:00 AM · #
I want a shirt. Possibly of the orange line, Smith Hill, my stop.
— astrid · Apr 1, 10:15 AM · #
I believe the positions of Mt. Hope and Rochambeau should be switched.
— Frymaster · Apr 17, 08:12 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, 12:37 PM · #
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, 10:44 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, 08:16 AM · #