Posts Tagged ‘Peter Alviti’
Mt. Hope Bridge true condition and safety. Release the 2024 Inspection Report – Nick Landekic
by Nick Landekic, contributing writer Photo, https://www.ritba.org/history According to the National Society of Professional Engineers, Rhode Island has the worst bridges in the country. We rank last among the states with 22.3% of our bridges – nearly one out of every four – being structurally deficient. Our roads are no better. According to the U.S.…
Read MoreWhat does RIDOT say about the Washington Bridge demolition?
In response to our inquiry to the RI Department of Transportation, this statement has been received – along with images of demolition. “What is shown in the video [circulating on social media] is planned, controlled demolition conducted in accordance with approved demolition plans. RIDOT has experts in structural engineering and demolition overseeing this project. RIDOT…
Read MoreWashington Bridge moving to 6 tight lanes – time for good situational awareness
Photo: RIDOT Tonight’s the night – 3 lanes all the way around, East and West – on I-195. Crews will be working tonight – Friday night warning to those who took 2 hours to commute last Friday night. While RIDOT has said that “crews will be working on Friday night from 9 p.m. to early…
Read MoreLiving with an East Rhode Island, West Rhode Island state of mind – as we wait
Photo, top: RIDOT What we know: We learned much about what is happening with the Washington Bridge in one day – yesterday. This following a weekend of swirling rumors – rumors that began when we learned that the repair of the bridge would now take “more than 3 months”, as originally estimated. The new rumors?…
Read MoreLeisure passengers outnumbered morning commuters on Providence/Bristol ferry – Rhode Island Current
who is riding the bristol to providence ferry
Read MoreUPDATED: Travel Advisory, Washington Bridge closures
(Updates in red) This begins with the original information on the closure of the Washington ridge – note that it will be updated CONTINUOUSLY – with new information noted in RED – please check back on this critical and ever-changing information. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has closed the west bound side of…
Read MoreHomeless RI: A call for community engagement – Vincent Marzullo
by Vincent Marzullo – commentary to RINewsToday The night before Tuesday’s Charles Street Tent Encampment demonstration I received an email from RI Department of Transportation (DOT) Director, Peter Alviti, suggesting that my advocacy has contributed to RI’s public handling of homelessness. I responded to Mr. Alviti by stating: “this is on your boss, our Governor,…
Read More150+ local Eagle Scouts, Peter Alviti and Howard Bromberg honored
Photo: New Eagle Scouts from the Narragansett Council with National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award recipients Howard Bromberg (middle left) and Peter Alviti (middle right) and Council Executive and CEO Tim McCandless (far right) The Narragansett Council honored 157 Scouts who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the past year at their annual Eagle…
Read MorePawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center opening with train ride from Providence
Photo: RIDOT The opening of the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center will open Monday, January 23rd, with festivities starting at 9am as dignitaries ride the train from Providence Station to the ribbon cutting event which begins at 10am. They will join federal, state and local officials to celebrate the opening and first day of service for…
Read MoreBig box COSTCO, Topgolf, highway expansion bring big change to the “Heart of Cranston”
After years of community concerns and opposition, the area of Cranston often called “the heart of Cranston” will be getting both a Topgolf mega (68,000 sq. ft.) entertainment/golf complex and a COSTCO, side by side. To be located in the sought after “behind Citizens” and “behind Shaws” part of the Chapel View development owned by…
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