Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
Rhode Island Senator Sam Zurier introduced bills to boost RIPTA funding and audit RIDOT for efficiency.
In February 2026, Rhode Island Senator Sam Zurier introduced two bills to address transportation funding and oversight.
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.
The move follows a study showing RIPTA operates efficiently.
The second bill mandates an independent audit of RIDOT to assess efficiency, prompted by a national ranking placing Rhode Island 30th in cost efficiency.
Zurier said the audit could uncover savings to offset increased funding for RIPTA, promoting consistent fiscal standards across state transit agencies.
El senador de Rhode Island Sam Zurier presentó proyectos de ley para impulsar la financiación de RIPTA y auditar RIDOT para la eficiencia.