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    RIPTA Dorrance Street Transit Center Presentation. (RIPTA)

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    The document proposes the development of a new transit center located at Dorrance Street in Providence, Rhode Island. It would replace Kennedy Plaza as the main transit center. The Dorrance Street Transit Center would include a bus terminal, retail, housing, parking, and improve the passenger experience with amenities like restrooms and real-time arrival screens. It aims to accommodate RIPTA's growing service as outlined in the Transit Forward 2040 plan while improving operational efficiency. The location was chosen for its proximity to downtown and the Downtown Transit Connector line. RIPTA will coordinate with Providence on impacts to Kennedy Plaza and maintain connections to destinations.

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    The document proposes the development of a new transit center located at Dorrance Street in Providence, Rhode Island. It would replace Kennedy Plaza as the main transit center. The Dorrance Street Transit Center would include a bus terminal, retail, housing, parking, and improve the passenger experience with amenities like restrooms and real-time arrival screens. It aims to accommodate RIPTA's growing service as outlined in the Transit Forward 2040 plan while improving operational efficiency. The location was chosen for its proximity to downtown and the Downtown Transit Connector line. RIPTA will coordinate with Providence on impacts to Kennedy Plaza and maintain connections to destinations.

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    The document proposes the development of a new transit center located at Dorrance Street in Providence, Rhode Island. It would replace Kennedy Plaza as the main transit center. The Dorrance Street Transit Center would include a bus terminal, retail, housing, parking, and improve the passenger experience with amenities like restrooms and real-time arrival screens. It aims to accommodate RIPTA's growing service as outlined in the Transit Forward 2040 plan while improving operational efficiency. The location was chosen for its proximity to downtown and the Downtown Transit Connector line. RIPTA will coordinate with Providence on impacts to Kennedy Plaza and maintain connections to destinations.

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    RIPTA Dorrance Street Transit Center Presentation. (RIPTA)

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    A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA:

    Dorrance Street Transit Center


    February 24, 2022 I March 8, 2022
    Agenda

    • Background

    • Goals

    • Project Overview
    • Transit Center Details
    • Service Impacts

    • Next Steps

    • Questions & Answers

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 1


    Background

    • $35M bond passed in 2014 by voters to


    improve transit infrastructure

    • Several iterations of a project have evolved


    over the years, but none have advanced past a
    conceptual phase

    • Since 2014, much has changed for transit in RI


    • Adoption of Transit Forward RI 2040
    • RIPTA is working towards full
    electrification
    • RIPTA is developing new hubs in
    Pawtucket, Warwick, and South Kingstown

    • Riders need a transit center that keeps pace


    with where transit in Rhode Island is going

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 2


    Why does RIPTA
    need a new transit center?

    • RIPTA is growing
    • Transit Forward RI 2040
    • Expanded service the last two
    service changes with more
    improvements scheduled

    • Kennedy Plaza is sprawling and has too


    many competing interests
    • Creates maintenance and
    management issues

    • RIPTA passengers deserve an experience


    that treats them with dignity and makes
    daily travel easier

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 3


    Project Goals

    1. Create a transit center that puts passenger needs


    first
    • Make transferring easier
    • Prioritize safety and security
    • Improve passenger amenities
    • More benches
    • Restroom access
    • Expanded customer service opportunities
    • Better real-time arrival information
    2. Improve operational efficiency
    3. Create a space that is manageable
    4. Remain centrally-located
    5. Accommodate a growing RIPTA
    • Planned growth per Transit Forward RI 2040
    6. Support the State's economy
    7. Create a transit experience that elevates the lives
    of riders

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 4


    Dorrance Street Transit Center

    What is the Dorrance Street Transit Center?


    • A mixed-use development that is
    proposed to include a transit center, retail,
    administrative offices, workforce housing,
    and parking

    Where is the Dorrance Street Transit Center?


    • Located in the blocks bounded by
    Dorrance Street, Friendship Street, Clifford
    Street, and Dyer Street

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 5


    Dorrance Street Transit Center
    General Location

    Providence Station

    Kennedy Plaza

    Dorrance Street Transit Center

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 6


    Dorrance Street Transit Center
    General Location

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 7


    Dorrance Street Transit Center
    General Location

    Why is this location preferrable?


    • Proximity to the core of downtown
    • Accounts for the movement towards the
    Jewelry District

    • Proximity to the Downtown Transit Connector (DTC)


    • Ease of operational access
    • Convenience for passengers

    • Adequate space to develop a facility

    • Allows buses that are running express to get out of


    downtown quickly, without contributing to
    congestion downtown

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 8


    Dorrance Street Transit Center
    Preliminary Rendering

    C
    B A

    A Transit Center
    B Retail/Dining
    C Workforce Housing
    D Parking

    Image courtesy of Union Studio Architecture & Community Design

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 9


    Dorrance Street Transit Center
    Preliminary Site Plan

    Image courtesy of Union Studio Architecture & Community Design

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 10


    Dorrance Street Transit Center

    RIPTA passenger amenities to include:

    • Restrooms

    • Interior waiting space

    • Expanded customer service center

    • Ticket vending machines

    • Digital screens indicating bus arrivals


    and departures

    • Public art

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 11


    Dorrance Street Transit Center

    Other potential amenities might include:

    • Bicycle repair/maintenance center

    • Transit supportive retail


    • Coffee shops, Amazon lockers

    • Community event space

    • If you have suggestions for other amenities


    you’d like to see, please let us know by
    sending us a message in the chat or
    submitting a comment online.

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 12


    Dorrance Street Transit Center

    RIPTA operational features to include:

    • Shorter distances between transfers with no


    exposure to weather

    • Sufficient passenger loading areas to accommodate


    future growth per the Transit Forward RI 2040 plan

    • Seamless connection to the Downtown Transit


    Connector, as well as connections to Kennedy
    Plaza, Providence Station, and destinations beyond

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 13


    Dorrance Street Transit Center
    Preliminary Building Program

    Ground Floor
    • 15 covered bus berths
    • Interior RIPTA services
    • Retail and dining

    Upper Floors
    • Administrative offices
    • Workforce housing
    • Parking garage
    A
    A Customer Service C
    B
    B Restrooms D
    C Waiting Area
    D Ticket Vending Machines
    Image courtesy of Union Studio Architecture & Community Design

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 14


    Dorrance Street Transit Center
    Preliminary Bus Routing

    Proposed service changes include:


    • Memorial Boulevard and Dorrance Street
    become more important to operations
    • All transfers possible at Kennedy Plaza today will
    be maintained
    • Impacts to travel times will be minimal

    Meeting follow-up
    • Proposed routing maps will be emailed to
    meeting attendees and will be available on
    RIPTA.com/TransitCenter
    • RIPTA will complete assessments of route
    changes in accordance with Federal and State
    laws

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 15


    Impacts to other transit facilities

    What does this project mean for Providence


    Station?
    • RIPTA will have direct bus service to Providence Station via the
    R-Line, the Downtown Transit Connector, and Routes 50, 55,
    56, and 57
    • RIDOT and Amtrak finalizing plans for the Providence Station
    SOGR project to modernize and expand the interior space of
    the 11th busiest Amtrak station in the nation (pre-pandemic).
    • Utilizing a $12.5M FRA grant thanks to Senator Reed and our
    Congressional Delegation.
    • Project will accommodate increased rail and bus passengers
    with new waiting area, new restrooms and café space.
    • Project will include pedestrian improvements/repairs from the
    train station to Francis Street.
    • Project to be advertised for construction in the spring 2022.

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 16


    Impacts to other transit facilities

    What does this project mean for Kennedy Plaza?


    • RIPTA will coordinate with the City of
    Providence on bus stops at Kennedy Plaza for
    passengers traveling here.

    • Five-minute service will be maintained on the


    Downtown Transit Connector corridor

    • Service on Dorrance Street will connect


    Routes 27, 28, 50, 55, 56, 57 and 92

    • RIPTA will coordinate with the City of


    Providence to ensure continuity of service as
    both RIPTA and the City’s projects advance

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 17


    Next Steps

    • RIPTA and RIDOT are coordinating on a Public/Private Partnership (P3) in the


    development of this project. This P3 will create a structure that will ensure the
    long-term viability of this project, including maintenance and daily operations of
    the facility

    • Project will take 2-3 years to complete

    • RIPTA will remain in Kennedy Plaza until then, but detours will be required in the
    short term to accommodate City of Providence’s planned work in Kennedy Plaza

    • RIPTA will continue engaging riders as the project progresses, including workshops
    specifically about route design

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 18


    Next Steps

    • Feedback from today’s meeting will be


    processed and responded to no later
    than March 31, 2022 on
    RIPTA.com/transitcenter

    • Public comment will be accepted through


    March 31, 2022 through
    RIPTA.com/transitcenter or by calling
    784-9500 x1101

    • Feedback received through this process


    will be responded to and/or incorporated
    into plans moving ahead

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 19


    Q&A

    • If you have a question, please


    enter it into the Q&A section or
    raise your hand.

    • Every attempt will be made to


    answer every question tonight

    • All questions will be responded


    to at RIPTA.com/TransitCenter

    • To receive notifications as this


    Image courtesy of Union Studio Architecture & Community Design
    project progresses, please sign
    up for the project e-mail list

    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority – A Proposal for a Growing RIPTA 20

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