In 2011, The Coalition for Transportation Choices (CTC) helped moved the debate on Rhode Island's transportation funding forward and informed decision-makers and the public about the challenges facing our state's transportation system and advocated for solutions that would benefit all Rhode Islanders.

Notably, the General Assembly established a new funding stream that will benefit road and bridge repair (and which has the potential through CTC-supported legislation to bring benefits to RIPTA), while moving away from the self-defeating gas tax and ongoing bond deficit.
 

Later in the year, we helped rally thousands of Rhode Islanders who rely on public transit to reach their jobs, schools and health care providers to oppose RIPTA service cuts.

Read more about this work and see CTC's full list of 2011 achievements.

Thanks in no small part to a membership that has grown to 50 organizations statewide, and with continued valued lead funding provided by the Rhode Island Foundation, the CTC has become a respected voice for transportation policy reform in Rhode Island.

In 2012, with our growing coalition behind us, we'll continue to make the case for creating a 21st Century transportation system for Rhode Island that enhances the economy, safeguards the environment, and provides people with healthy and affordable transportation choices that benefit all Rhode Islanders.

CTC will advocate for investing to improve roads, bridges, and sidewalks to maximize positive impacts and assure that the transit system benefits riders, businesses, and the economy.

Read more about our 2012 priorities or download a PDF of our brochure.  

Transportation is the heartbeat of everyday life

Improved transportation opportunities extend from our beaches to cities; from homes to hospitals, doctors' offices and nursing facilities; from school to school; and from neighborhood to neighborhood. People without cars, families, and one in every five elderly persons rely on public transit. People who want to avoid congestion and parking hassles need a responsible alternative. Residents -- and especially parents and their children -- who enjoy healthy lifestyles, need opportunities to walk and bike. There are very good options to individual car transportation with a wealth of benefits, but they have to be reliable, accommodating and cost-beneficial. The CTC is dedicated to seeing those goals achieved.