Why Is R.I. Breaking Up Its Biggest Transit Hub?
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Even the state bureaucracies that are pushing the plan seem oblivious of how the plan would affect riders.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Providence
Your Parking Madness 2019 Champion: Providence
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The Rhode Island capital reclaimed most of its downtown from cars, earning the coveted golden trophy.
Parking Madness 2019 Final: Pittsburgh vs. Providence
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Two incredible transformations helped turn wastelands of parking into absolutely beloved urban spaces in Pittsburgh and Providence. But who deserves the Golden Crater?
Providence Planning On-Street, Brightly Painted ‘Urban Trails’
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The goal is to connect every neighborhood with safe biking and walking infrastructure and art that pays homage to each area's unique culture.
Taxpayers Lose and Banks Win in This Trump Infrastructure Deal
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Under Trump, U.S. DOT's grant rules encourage states to finance road projects with private loans that cost more than public borrowing.
Providence Will Keep DIY Plungers in Place to Prevent Cars From Clogging Bike Lane
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Keeping cars out of bike lanes can seem like a Sisyphean task, particularly when a street design makes it easy for drivers to go where they shouldn't. But do-it-yourself attempts to stop automobile incursions have proven to be invaluable demonstrations of how simple steps can make a real impact -- from flowers in Boston to traffic cones in Brooklyn to human barriers in San Francisco.