RICTC PrinciplES

Expand clean, efficient transportation choices. Rhode Island must invest new funds in light rail, commuter rail, rapid bus service and other forms of modern public transportation. Transportation investments encourage dynamic and accessible communities where residents can walk, bike or take transit to get where they need to go. These investments ensure that all Rhode Islanders have the mobility and access needed to participate fully in a robust 21st century economy.

Invest in healthy and safe transportation choices. State and local policies should provide incentives so communities can retrofit unsafe urban roads and bridges, create complete streets safe for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists and encourage active living in communities free of harmful levels of vehicle emissions.

Spend taxpayers’ money wisely and ensure accountability for how funds are spent. Rhode Island’s investments in transportation money should be spent on projects that produce real results and reduce dependence on oil, curb global warming pollution, alleviate congestion, improve safety and support healthy, sustainable communities.

Bring existing transportation assets into good repair. The state must take better care of what it has built by making repair and modernization of existing roads & bridges a priority.