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.”
[where: Providence, RI 02903]
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Thursday April 14, 2011
The Convoluted Spiral That Is Cranston Planning
There was an Ordinance Committee meeting preceded by an Finance Committee meeting at Cranston City Hall last night. I know, why the hell would anyone go to that double-header? The masochists turned out in droves.
moreMonday March 28, 2011
Why Build High-Speed Rail in the Northeast?
This video makes a compelling case for the introduction of true high-speed rail to the Northeast Corridor. The Corridor’s $3 trillion economy, which is 20% of the nation’s total, is relying on infrastructure that’s hundreds of years old.
moreMonday October 11, 2010
The Warwick Commuter Rail Station Set To Open October 27
The commuter rail station at T.F. Green airport in Warwick is set to open on October 27. The building, called the InterLink, includes a parking garage, car rental facilities, a RIPTA bus stop and moving walkways that connect the station to the airport terminal. The tentative schedule calls for 3 commuter trains from Warwick in the morning, and 3 return trains. The details of the schedule are being finalized by RIDOT and the MBTA.
moreSunday July 18, 2010
Pontiac Bridge Closes
RIDOT will shut down the Pontiac Bridge on Monday. Yes, there actually is a bridge somewhere on Pontiac Avenue.
moreWednesday May 12, 2010
Thee Euston-Fairweather Registry of Hyper Links: Trashing the New Comp Plan Edition
Comp Planicide Amazing. After the years of work and workshops put into the city’s first true comprehensive plan by the Planning Department, the City Council has already changed it. Ward 2 Councilman Emilio Navarro amended the plan so that 75 acres owned by Albert Scaralia along Pippin Orchard Road could allow... 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 · #
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