Four ways to make the most of the MBTA and support rail in RI Commute on the T, if you commute to Boston, with a monthly pass Invest in a 10-ride pass if you take the train fairly often Take the T to T.F. Green when you fly and never pay for airport parking again […]
Category Archives: Transportation
Six ways to burn less climate-warming gasoline Carpool with people in your community and/or use Park and Ride lots Get regular oil and filter changes, maintain tire pressure, and keep up with emissions checks Avoid idling when you’re waiting in your vehicle Start driving right away—even in the cold Ask your school district about a […]
Six ways to phase gasoline out and electric in Price electric vehicles—and purchase one if it’s time for a new car Watch the auto industry for developments in fuel cells and their support infrastructure Ask nearby dealerships about electric cars to show there’s interest and demand Ask car sharing services, if you use them, about […]
Six ways to use—and improve—our state’s public transportation system Make RIPTA rides part of your routine, and give RIPTA feedback on their service Use RIPTA’s Park and Ride lots to shorten your car commute Comment on Rhode Island’s Long-Term Transportation Plan, now in development Ask your employer for public transit incentives—or be the employer who […]
Nine ways for Rhode Islanders to get around without polluting Look for times in your day and week when you can walk or bike instead of driving When you do drive, make room for pedestrians and bikers Ask your city and town councillors for better walking, wheeling and biking infrastructure Start a “walking school bus” […]
Rhode Island is a small state, but most of us still have to get from place to place: to see family, keep appointments, and earn our livings. Some of us take a lot of pride in our cars—the kind of car we can afford or display makes us feel good. Some of us also appreciate […]