Posts Tagged ‘roads’
RI Trucking Association calling on Governor and General Assembly to halt truck tolls
The Rhode Island Trucking Association (RITA)is calling upon Governor McKee and the General Assembly to refrain from reinstating the RhodeWorks truck-only tolling in light of the First Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that the current legislation is unconstitutional. All members of the General Assembly received a communication from RITA urging them to oppose tolls. The…
Read MoreRhode Island Police Chiefs: “Fans don’t let fans drive drunk” – extra patrols will be on the roads
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association reminded residents to drive sober and celebrate the Super Bowl responsibly this weekend. “Throughout Rhode Island, police departments will have extra patrols to keep impaired drivers off the roads,” said Chief Thomas Oates III, Woonsocket Chief of Police and President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. “While we…
Read More“Whether you’re drunk or high, it’s a DUI”
Public safety leaders and municipal leaders deliver a united message about impaired driving At a news conference in Providence, public safety leaders from around Rhode Island joined city and town leaders to deliver a strong message about impaired driving. “Ensuring that everyone who lives, works, and visits Providence feels safe is my top priority,” said Mayor…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Joe Paolino, Jr. and Peter Alviti, Director, RIDOT
Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island each week on his public service show, In The Arena, on ABC6, which airs on Sunday mornings. This week Paolino interviews Peter Alviti, the head of the RI Department of Transportation. They discuss all the construction projects being done in Rhode Island, truck tolls, Road Works, etc.…
Read MoreRI construction season starts with $1.4 billion for these roads and bridges
Governor Dan McKee joined U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressmen James Langevin and David Cicilline and RIDOT Director Peter Alviti, Jr. to kick off the start of RIDOT’s 2021 construction season. The event was held under the Providence Viaduct, a sprawling structurally deficient bridge in our state’s capital city. The $265 million Providence…
Read MoreRI Mayors work together to shut down ATVs. Bike Life Lives Matter says it’s “a bait and switch” in Providence (VIDEO) (updated)
Jeremy Costa, spokesperson for “Bike Life Lives Matter” listened to Mayor Elorza’s latest statement on ATV’s and mini-bikes in Providence with new eyes and ears as Elorza pulled up the welcome mats with a policy flip. Not only saying they would not be allowed on roads in the city, but the mayor is now encouraging…
Read MoreCranston to power-down ATV menace in city
At a press conference on Friday, Mayor Ken Hopkins and Chief of Police Colonel Michael J. Winquist, announced a plan to curtail the use of illegally operating ATVs, mini-bikes, go-carts, etc. The plan begins with an Executive Order by the Mayor, which goes into effect immediately. Cranston’s action follows closely behind Providence Mayor Elorza’s announced…
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