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Take it slow
in ice and snow

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Winter driving season is here. View RIDOT's winter driving website for tips on getting your car ready. Remember to take it slow in ice and snow.

RIDOT delivering more projects on time with fewer added costs

RIDOT is working aggressively to deliver projects on time and to keep any cost overruns to a minimum. Over the past five years, the Department has made great strides in both of these areas. RIDOT works diligently with its contractors to bring projects to a resolution while greatly limiting the State's obligation for any added cost. Click here to learn more.

RIDOT helping to
feed the hungry

Food Bank check presentation

RIDOT employees contributed more than $1,200 for R.I. Community Food Bank during a fundraising event and baking contest hosted by Chef Terranova. His "Cooking with Class" segment airs weekdays on Channel 10.

RIDOT Director elected to AASHTO leadership position

RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Board of Directors recently voted to elect RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis to serve as the association's vice president. Read more here.

Plow Snow?

snow plow

RIDOT is planning for winter storm season and is now accepting applications from vendors to help the Department with plowing and sanding operations. Vendors may be eligible for a green equipment incentive. Click here to learn more

Construction in Your Way?

RIDOT has several useful web pages for learning about planned roadwork that might delay motorists:

Travel Advisories
Community updates
Detour Maps
Posted Bridges Map, List
Parade & Event Information

Visit RIDOT's Transportation Management Center for real-time road conditions

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TIP Process underway

The process for developing the Transportation Improvement Program covering 2013-2016 is starting. There are many changes expected in the TIP process. Please visit R.I. Statewide Planning for more information.

Drive Carefully in Work Zones

Please drive slowly and cautiously in work zones. More than 700 people were killed in work zone crashes last year - the majority being those in the vehicle that caused the crash.

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Members of the Blue Ribbon Commission

Lloyd Albert, AAA Senior Vice President, Public and Government Affairs, and New Business Development

Robert Cusack of East Providence, Chief Investment Officer, Preferred Asset Management, LLC, Providence; Ward 1 Councilman, City of East Providence; Former public finance investment banker, First Boston Corp.; RI State Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, current member

John Gregory of Lincoln, President and Chief Executive Officer, Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce

Maureen Gurghigian, financial advisor to the Panel; Senior Vice President , First Southwest Company, a national financial advisory and investment banking firm, and financial advisor to the State of Rhode Island for GARVEE and other bonding programs.

Michael Lewis, Director, Rhode Island Department of Transportation, former Director of the Central Artery/Tunnel project, part of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority.

Peter Osborn, Federal Highway Administration Rhode Island Division Administrator

Gary Sasse, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council for 30 years, now Director of the Rhode Island Department of Revenue.

Bill Sequino, East Greenwich Town Manager

John Simmons, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, former Chief of Administration for the City of Providence, former Deputy General Treasurer for the State of Rhode Island, former Chief Financial Officer for the City of Boston, and former East Greenwich Town Manager.

Keith Stokes, Executive Director, Newport County Chamber of Commerce, former Senior Policy Advisor to both the Rhode Island governor and the Rhode Island General Treasurer, and former Executive Director of the Omni Development Corporation

Robert Weygand, University of Rhode Island Vice President for Administration; former president and CEO of the New England Board of Higher Education; former Rhode Island Congressman, District 2; Lieutenant Governor and State Representative.

Jerome Williams, Director, Rhode Island Department of Administration