Investing in Transit Infrastructure

• Opened the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center. This transit hub combines commuter rail and bus service, making it more convenient for Rhode Islanders traveling to and from Boston and other destinations in Massachusetts. The facility has already exceeded expectations for the number of travelers utilizing the transit service. With an additional $5 million appropriation RIPTA, the State is constructing a passenger facility that will include restrooms, customer service kiosks, indoor waiting, and space for RIPTA personnel including restrooms and break areas.
• Received more than $70 million in grants supporting transit facility modernization, fleet electrification, vehicle replacement, statewide safety planning, and preparation for rapid bus network expansion and light rail/bus rapid transit service development. Additionally, more than $80 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds have been invested by RIPTA in bus purchases, fleet decarbonization, and improvements to passenger and maintenance facilities. 

• Entered a public-private partnership and began site work on a new central transit hub in Providence, replacing Kennedy Plaza. This project will establish a state-of- the-art, multimodal transit center that not only improves transportation but also addresses Rhode Island’s housing needs by incorporating a transit-oriented development component.