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RIPTA's New Transit Hub Under Fire | Providence News
RIPTA’s big new transit hub next to Providence’s Amtrak station is finally getting serious funding—with $25 million from Congress—but critics are raising alarms. While officials tout it as a game-changing, state-of-the-art connection point for thousands, locals question its location and timing. Some worry it’ll sacrifice park space, while others argue RIPTA should fix crumbling bus service first before building a flashy new facility. The dream dates back to 2014, when plans shifted from I-95 to this current site, but with buses still unreliable and schedules sparse, the real test remains…
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