Are you a kick-ass fundraiser for mission-driven organizations? Do you have a passion for sustainable mobility and equitable transportation? Are you looking to get back into the work force after a break? Are you looking for a flexible side hustle or part-time job that will bring you deep satisfaction by building relationships and making change in your community? The Development …
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7 Reasons Raising Fares Makes No Sense
State leaders are constantly bringing up the fact that RIPTA hasn’t raised fares in 15 years, and that RIPTA should raise fares now to bring up revenues. Since the cost of everything in life has risen (rent, groceries, gas), this seems reasonable on its face. So why is it such a bad, and actually counterproductive idea? 1. Fares are Already …
Winter 2025 Service Changes Explained
Last winter, the future of transit in Rhode Island looked bleak. Facing a looming, unfilled budget deficit and a chronic operator shortage that was only getting worse, RIPTA announced the reduction of service on almost 30 routes statewide, including the full elimination of 11 routes, stranding hundreds of riders and threatening a potential “death spiral” of collapsing ridership leading to …
Week Without Driving – Sept. 30-Oct 6
Sept 23, 2024 (PROVIDENCE, RI) The second nationwide “Week Without Driving Challenge” will take place Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2024. The #WeekWithoutDriving is a challenge for elected leaders, advocates, and individuals to step into the shoes of those who cannot or choose not to drive. Participants are encouraged to engage in all their daily activities without driving themselves, employing any other …
A Lonely Road
Building Community Amongst the Cars
By Amanda Gray
PSC’s Guide for Biking and Taking RIPTA during the Washington Bridge Shutdown (and always!!!)
Photo: the new path along the Henderson bridge is open Tearing your hair out in traffic and ready to try something different? PVD Streets is here for you! There are so many reasons why we need more choices for getting around Rhode Island. The Washington Bridge fiasco has shown us that our transportation system is far too fragile – in …
Now Hiring: Save RIPTA Campaign Organizer
Background The Providence Streets Coalition (PSC) is an alliance of 43 community organizations, local businesses, schools, neighborhood associations, and thousands of engaged individuals advocating for people-friendly streets in Providence. PSC builds the relationships and advocacy tools that are necessary to change physical infrastructure, budgets, legislation, and mobility systems within Rhode Island’s transportation sector. Our aim is safer streets, more transportation choices, …
Walk, Talk n’ Chalk
In the summer and fall of 2023, the Providence Streets Coalition is teaming up with AARP and city leaders to host a series of six free neighborhood walking tours focused on pedestrian safety and accessibility for all! Walk, Talk n’ Chalk will bring Providence residents over age 50 together with local street safety advocates, their Ward Councilor, and city employees …
Seventeen projects selected to receive streets transformation grants
The Rhode Island Department of Health, Grow Smart Rhode Island, and the Providence Streets Coalition today announced the recipients of the “Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project (RISTP)” grants. From Woonsocket to Bristol to Cranston to Providence, these grants are supporting community-led initiatives to promote street safety, healthy active transportation, and creative activation of streets and public spaces in communities throughout …
Now Hiring: Events Manager
Do you love planning events and bringing people together? Do you have a passion for mobility? Are you looking for a side hustle or part-time job that will bring you deep satisfaction by building relationships and making change in your community? The Providence Streets Coalition Events Manager will play a lead role in planning and executing PSC events. These may …