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flag Rhode Island Senator Sam Zurier introduced bills to boost RIPTA funding and audit RIDOT for efficiency.

flag In February 2026, Rhode Island Senator Sam Zurier introduced two bills to address transportation funding and oversight. flag One would double RIPTA’s share of state highway maintenance funds to 20% starting July 1, 2026, to help close a $10 million budget gap that caused service cuts. flag The move follows a study showing RIPTA operates efficiently. flag The second bill mandates an independent audit of RIDOT to assess efficiency, prompted by a national ranking placing Rhode Island 30th in cost efficiency. flag Zurier said the audit could uncover savings to offset increased funding for RIPTA, promoting consistent fiscal standards across state transit agencies.

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