Providence, RI — Streetcars Mentioned

Rail Transit Online, May 2006

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) presented its “vision for the future” to a state legislative commission on Apr. 11 and the proposal included the possibility of initiating a streetcar system in Providence.  According to RIPTA Assistant General Manager for Planning Mark Therrien, the rails could serve Valley Street and Allens Avenue in Providence and a planned waterfront redevelopment project in East Providence, where streetcars could help spur more intensive development.  Streetcars have already been studied by the state and city governments but no concrete proposals have been put forth.  The commission is expected to make recommendations to the legislature during the current session.