A twenty-first century public transportation system will make Providence both a more livable and a more economically competitive city.  High quality public transit improves environmental quality, reduces traffic congestion, protects open spaces and connects residents with businesses and other city institutions.  Simply put, public transit is a capital investment that we cannot afford not to make.

As Mayor, I will work with the members of the Transit2020 coalition to implement their recommendations, including:

• Leveraging federal dollars to invest in an energy efficient, environmentally friendly streetcar system to connect College Hill with the emerging Knowledge District and other neighborhoods.

• Increasing transit connectivity from Providence to other locations like T. F. Greene Airport.

• Making Kennedy Plaza a more effective intermodal transportation hub.

• Working with regional partners, including the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, to develop a unified fare system.

• Developing a bicycle superhighway, including a dedicated bike lane on every major thoroughfare, to support bicycle riding as a feasible alternative to driving.