Transportation

The Rhode Island governor says lawyers advised him to keep the April 2024 report private to protect the state’s lawsuit, as lawmakers demand more oversight and transparency
Major renovation planned by airport officials means creators of public art installations and boat displays must come to terms with change
A long-awaited report by an engineering firm was made public on Friday. It does not settle on a singular cause of the closure
Starting Sept. 27, RIPTA will scale back service on 46 of its 67 bus routes — cutting trips, shortening schedules, reducing frequency, and eliminating segments, with most changes affecting weekends and off-peak hours
The $510,000 package will fund on-demand transit in five communities, expand commuter vanpool subsidies, and offer free bus passes to visitors, as part of Rhode Island’s climate strategy
Meeting federal deadline supersedes climate goals
Riders and transit activists say that the cuts will ultimately undermine bus service in the state and lead to even lower ridership
Rescue plan saves jobs of bus drivers but requires cutting 13 unfilled administrative positions