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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 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 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.
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.
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
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
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.
Michael P. Lewis has served as the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation since mid-March 2008. Recently reappointed by Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, Director Lewis has overseen the successful completion and operation of major elements of the $610 million Iway project, and the ongoing replacement work at the Sakonnet and Pawtucket River Bridges.
Lewis was an engineer with the Massachusetts Highway Department from 1984 to 1992, when he moved to the Central Artery/Tunnel project. In 1999, he became Deputy Project Director for the Big Dig project, responsible for engineering and construction, and for reorganization of the project’s management and leadership. From April 2000 through December 2007, he was Director of the project, part of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority.
Director Michael Lewis was named Vice President of the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) on October 17, 2011. AASHTO’s leadership changes annually and after serving as Vice President for one year he will serve the following year as AASHTO’s President.
Lewis chairs the Construction Subcommittee of AASHTO’s Standing Committee on Highways. He also is the chairman of the R.I. Public Railroad Corporation, and a board member of the Transportation Research Board’s SHRP II Oversight Committee, the R.I. Public Transit Authority, and the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
Lewis was a recipient of the “Move Massachusetts” 2000 Special Engineering Achievement Award and the National Engineers Week-Boston: New England Achievement Award. In 2006, he was the recipient of the Boston Engineering Center Leadership Award, and in 2010, he was awarded the Transportation Leadership Award by the New England Section of The Institute of Transportation Engineers. A member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Boston Society of Civil Engineers, he was a member of the Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honor Society.
Lewis is a graduate of the University of Vermont, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
As Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, Mr. Kydd works with the Director, overseeing the operations of the Department of Transportation. He administratively oversees the Department's Divisional Operations and the Executive Support offices consisting of Public Affairs, Inter-Governmental Relations, Legal Services, DOA/Human Resoureces, the Office of Policy & Community Affairs, and DOA/DoIT Management Information Services.
The Deputy Director represents the Director on various boards and committees whenever necessary.
In May of 2010, Phillip was appointed Acting Deputy Director of RIDOT and in August of the same year was permanently appointed to that position. He has over 20 years of successful management and leadership experience with a reputation for meeting the most challenging organizational goal and objectives and has established a proven record for coordinating and engaging diverse constituencies, building cross-functional teams, and cultivating strong contacts with stakeholders, industry and multiple government agencies. His effective management style, based on sound knowledge and experience, is respected by professional and business organizations nationally.
Some key accomplishments under Phillip’s leadership include the establishment of a $12 million Transportation Center of Excellences at the University of Rhode Island (URI) and the availability of over $5 million in grants to URI for Transportation training and research. He has led the effort to emerge the National Construction Career Day Resource Center in Rhode Island and the creation of a first of its kind financing and lending initiative for minority owned small businesses. Phillip is also a champion of highway safety and under his leadership the Office of Highway Safety has greatly improved the safety record in RI on seatbelt usage, impaired driving, and speed enforcement. He is currently working to implement a Maintenance and Asset Management program within the department.
Phillip Kydd has been recognized nationally for his professional initiatives. He is the recipient of the US Department of Transportation Showcase Award, The Federal Highway Administration Partnership Award, and the Small Business Administration Director’s Award. Mr. Kydd is active with Transportation Research Board (TRB) and the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO of which he serves on the Standing Committee on Performance Management (SCOPM).
RIDOT's Director serves as a member of the following boards and commissions:
RI Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RIGL-24-12-2)
RI Public Transit Authority (RIGL 39-18-2)
State Traffic Commission (RIGL 31-13-1)
I-195 Redevelopment Board (RIGL 37-22-5)
Growth Planning Council (Executive Order 00-2)
