Transportation
Newport Housing Authority Receives National Award For “A Ride Can Change A Life”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Jim Connell, Executive Director, Age-Friendly RI; jconnell@ric.edu, 401-456-2781 Newport, RI – The Newport Housing Authority has received national recognition for a groundbreaking transportation initiative, “A Ride Can Change a Life,” earning a prestigious Award of Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment…
Read MoreAge Friendly Funding Alert: Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) invites applications to apply for a Short-Term Funding Opportunity to implement a Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project (RISTP) Short-Term Project that showcases the benefits of community design to promote physical activity and active transportation for Rhode Islanders of all ages. Up to 9 awards will be made for…
Read MoreIntroducing RIPTA’s Flex On-Demand Pilot Program
Rhode Island’s public transit system is taking a bold step forward with the introduction of the Flex On-Demand Pilot Program. Designed to bring greater flexibility, convenience, and accessibility to public transportation, this innovative service offers a new way to navigate select areas in our state. What is Flex On-Demand? The Flex On-Demand service allows passengers…
Read MoreNADTC Transportation Grant Opportunity for Rural Communities!
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center recently announced a new community grant opportunity, the 2024 Rural Community Innovations Transportation Planning Grant. Here’s a brief rundown of the details Agencies can apply for up to $35,000 to engage in planning activities to identify transportation barriers, consider current and future community needs, and create or strengthen multi-sector collaborative partnerships.…
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