Concerned with efforts by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to take money away from bicycle and pedestrian projects, Senators William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) and Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) have penned a letter to the State Planning Council stating their opposition to the plan. The bipartisan letter is […]
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Rep. Canario supports amendment that would shift funding from planned bicycle and pedestrian improvements to road and bridge improvement projects
Representative Dennis M. Canario (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton) is calling for the passage of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) proposed Major Amendment #19 to the FFY 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The proposed amendment to STIP will be voted on this Thursday by the State Planning Council. The amendment proposes […]
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Rep. Tanzi urging rejection of plan to shift state resources away from bike, pedestrian projects
Representative Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) is urging the State Planning Council to reject a proposed amendment to the state’s 10-year transportation spending plans that would slash funding for bicycle and pedestrian traffic improvements. The council is scheduled to vote on the change, known as Amendment #19, at its meeting Thursday morning. “Rhode Islanders have […]