Sunday is the first anniversary of the signing of Rhode Island’s landmark Act on Climate, and the Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus, led by Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Rep. Terri Cortvriend, will mark the occasion with a discussion on decarbonizing buildings. The virtual event, titled “How can Rhode Island set a path for decarbonizing our buildings?,” […]
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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 […]