RI traffic growing 4 times faster than population.
From 1990- 2008, Rhode Island’s population grew 5%, while vehicle traffic increased 20%.

A crisis in transit funding.
Like other transit systems nationwide, RIPTA continues to face major challenges, including overcrowding on popular routes, and the lack of a dedicated, sustainable source for funding.

An “Approve” vote on Question 3 will authorize the borrowing of $84.7 million for highway, bridge and transit improvements — making Rhode Island eligible for another $338.8 million in Federal matching funds over the next two years. The end-benefit is a total program for infrastructure improvements in the amount of $423.5 milion.

Rhode Island has no other immediate source of funding for transportation initiatives. So it’s more crucial than ever to take advantage of all available Federal monies: which would simply go to other states.