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🚌 Public Hearings to Review RIPTA's Proposed Bus Service Overhaul | 🚘 Proposed Jug Handles on Route 4

Issue #096

31 Jan

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

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📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

🚌 Statewide Public Hearings to Review RIPTA's Proposed Bus Service Overhaul

🚘 Proposed Jug Handles on Route 4 Stir Controversy Among Residents

🐏 RAMS Sports

🏀 South Kingstown High School Sports

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

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Statewide Public Hearings to Review RIPTA's Proposed Bus Service Overhaul

RIPTA announced public hearings in February 2024 to address proposed service changes on 33 bus routes in response to a longstanding driver shortage. These changes include route eliminations, frequency adjustments, and impacts on ADA services, with the aim of aligning services with current staffing levels and improving reliability.

Local routes that will be impacted are 14, 64, 65x and 69.

A local hearing will take place on Monday, February 19, 2024 at URI Memorial Union, Room 360, 50 Lower College Road, Kingston 12:30pm – 2pm & 5:30pm – 7pm

Proposed Jug Handles on Route 4 Stir Controversy Among Residents

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is considering a major overhaul of Route 4, a key artery leading to several of the state's beaches, to address persistent traffic congestion. The proposed changes involve the introduction of "jug handles" at three congested intersections along this heavily trafficked route.

According to RIDOT data, Route 4 experiences traffic volumes tenfold higher than its intersecting side streets. The targeted intersections for this project are Oak Hill, West Allenton, and Tower Hill roads. The plan would convert these intersections into right-turn-only junctions, with the jug handles facilitating access to the opposite sides of the roadway.

Despite RIDOT's claims that these modifications would significantly alleviate traffic, particularly during the busy summer months, the proposal has met with skepticism and opposition from local residents. The $9 million project will be reconsidered following community feedback.

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RAMS

Men’s Basketball

The Men’s next game will be Home against La Salle on Wednesday, January 31st at 7 PM. This game will be streamed on ESPN+.

Women’s Basketball

The next Women’s game will be away against George Washington on Wednesday, January 31st at 6 PM. This game will be streamed on ESPN+.

REBELS

Boy’s Basketball
South Kingstown 73, Middletown 52

The Rebels Boys Basketball next game will be away against Toll Gate on Thursday, February 1st at 7 PM

Girls Basketball

The Rebels Girls Basketball next game will be home against La Salle Academy on Wednesday, January 31st at 6 PM

Please Support Our Local South Kingstown Community Businesses

Island Deli Sandwich Shop is a small locally owned restaurant specializing in freshly made deli sandwiches, wraps and breakfast sandwiches.

Order Online at theislanddeliri.com

Rebekah Cook Art and Paint Your Own Pottery Studio is a creative space for all ages and abilities to explore their artistic talents. Come and have some fun with friends and family as a walk-in at the paint your own pottery studio or schedule a special event.

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

Yesterday’s question: What significant historical event took place at Pettaquamscutt Rock in South Kingstown?
Answer: The signing of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase

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