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RIPTA Providence Transit Center Survey Closes Sunday, June 30, 2024

 

Rhode Islanders interested in providing feedback in this first phase are encouraged to

fill out the online survey or participate in an upcoming pop-up event

 

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – As the first planning phase related to the future Providence Transit Center is approaching its close at the end of June, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Next Wave Rhode Island Partners are continuing to encourage riders and community members to voice their opinions on this critical project.

 

“We are grateful for the hundreds of Rhode Islanders who have already weighed in on this important project, and we are looking forward to keeping the momentum going with additional engagement opportunities as we complete this initial phase of the planning process,” said Christopher Durand, interim RIPTA Chief Executive Officer. “We want to make sure this state-of-the-art transit center meets the needs of all Rhode Islanders, and we are committed to ensuring everyone who wants to share their thoughts has the opportunity to do so. We look forward to collecting additional feedback in the coming weeks and beginning the next phase of planning and public input next month.”

 

Rhode Islanders still have several opportunities to participate in this phase of the public input process related to the Providence Transit Center. Opportunities include:

 

  • Online Survey: Rhode Islanders are also encouraged to share their opinions via an online survey, which can be found in English and Spanish at www.TransitCenterSurvey.com. This survey will remain open through the end of June, and participants who complete the survey will be entered for a chance to win a $20 gift card and a RIPTA prize pack.

 

  • Pop-Up Events: For Rhode Islanders unable to attend in-person or virtual public engagement sessions, RIPTA staff will also be available at a series of upcoming community events to hear your feedback and answer your questions. Scheduled pop-up events include:

 

 

 

On July 1, the project will move into the next planning phase, which will focus on collecting feedback on further site exploration and preferred amenities for the transit center. Additional in-person and virtual opportunities for public input in this second phase will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

The new transit center will serve as RIPTA’s central bus hub, supporting millions of trips annually, and feature a state-of-the-art temperature-controlled passenger arrival and seating area, staff break areas, and amenities including multi-modal accommodations for bicyclists. 

 

Using a progressive public-private partnership (P3) model, RIPTA and Next Wave Partners will work together in two phases to complete the new transit center, a common model for larger infrastructure projects. This approach will ensure RIPTA has input at all stages of the development and can access the private-sector funding and expertise needed to successfully deliver a project of this scale.

 

Visit RIPTA.com/TransitCenter for more information and updates.

 

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