RIPTA to hold 12 public hearings on cuts in the face of $17.6 million deficit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Next week, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will begin a series of public hearings regarding a budget shortfall.
RIPTA still faces a $17.6 million deficit.
According to a spokesperson, RIPTA will have to cut approximately 90 jobs and 58 bus routes.
It is also considering a fare increase.
RIPTA will hold 12 public hearings on the proposed changes.
The first meeting will be Monday July 28 at the Community College of Rhode Island’s Knight Campus in Warwick.
The full listing of meetings is below:
CCRI Knight Campus, 400 East Ave., Warwick
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Woonsocket Public Library, 303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday, July 29
Newport CCRI Auditorium, One John H. Chafee Blvd., Newport
Times: 12:00pm – 1:30pm and 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Wednesday, July 30
South Kingstown Town Hall, 180 High Street, Wakefield
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main St, West Warwick
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Kingston Free Library, 2605 Kingstown Road, Kingston
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Thursday, July 31
Pawtucket Public Library, Campbell Auditorium, 13 Summer Street, Pawtucket
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Monday, August 4
Providence Foundation, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence
Times: 12:00pm – 1:30pm and 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Wednesday, August 6
Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road, Barrington
Times: 12:00pm – 1:30pm and 5:00pm – 6:30pm
