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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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Proposed Meeting Outline

Introductory Meeting – April

    1. See agenda for April 3, 2008

Second Meeting

    1. Questions from April 3, 2008 meeting
    2. Cash Flow Analysis for FY 2008, FY 2009, FY 2010 and FY 2011, 2012
    3. Slide show of infrastructure needs
      1. Sakonnet River Bridge
      2. Route 295 bridges
      3. Route 195 bridges
      4. Fracture critical bridges
      5. Safety improvements
      6. Resurfacing needs
      7. Site visits – major infrastructure projects not in progress
        1. Bridge 550
        2. Route 6 / 10
        3. Shored bridges – Route 195
        4. Fracture critical bridges
        5. Weight listed bridges
      8. Action Items Assignments
      9. Questions

Third Meeting

    1. Public Meeting – Public input on transportation infrastructure funding
    2. Mission of public meeting
    3. Proposed parameters of public meeting
    4. Location of public meeting
    5. Note taking / recording – public comments
    6. Action items / assignments
    7. Questions

Fourth Meeting – Assess Funding Options

    1. Traffic Study – Route 95 (In State vs. Out of State Users)
    2. Debt service analysis and impact on RI – FY 2008 – FY 2012
    3. Discussion – funding options by other states
    4. Tolling analysis – route 95
    5. Licensing options
    6. Other options (Research from RIDOT / AASHTO )
    7. Action items / assignments
    8. Questions

Fifth Meeting - Discussion of Options / Ideas

    1. Initial financial analysis of options
    2. Brainstorming – funding options
      1. Pros / Cons
      2. Viability
      3. Ranking
    3. Action items / assignments
    4. Questions

Sixth Meeting - Final Review of Option Analysis

    1. Practical solutions
    2. Immediate solutions
    3. Consensus for report
    4. Action items / assignments
      1. Initial Draft Report for Comments
    5. Questions

Seventh Meeting – Review Draft Report

    1. Discussion of draft report
    2. Final report comments
    3. Action items / assignments
      1. Communication plan for releasing Report
      2. Options for future legislation
    4. Questions / Comments