Rhode Island needs robust, healthy public transit. RIPTA needs $110m to stay on track.
Funding public transit is key to economic development, attracting talent, including younger workers, and will help solve staffing shortages. It’s essential to meeting Rhode Island’s climate goals, and a lifeline for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Meghan E Kallman and Alana DiMario
The Boston Globe, January 9, 2024