Transportation 2035 - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning

HIGHWAYSTRATEGIES H.3.aH.3.bH.3.cH.3.dH.3.eH.3.fH.3.gH.3.hH.3.iH.3.jH.3.kH.3.lH.3.mH.3.nEstablish a regularly funded program to preserve the condition and safety of existing roads and bridges, drainage systems, andculverts, both state and local.Regularly maintain highway-safety features such as signing, guardrails, lighting, striping, and pavement markings; and pedestrianfacilities such as signals and crosswalks.Replace the Sakonnet River Bridge, and complete Interstate 195 relocation (including the east-bound span of the Washington Bridge)as vital links in the Interstate and National Highway Systems.Continue to evaluate a full interchange at Route 4 / Interstate 95 and complete the Relocated Route 403 to support the fulldevelopment of Quonset Davisville. Construct a new interchange subject to successful outcome of environmental and TIP processes.Provide necessary resources to strengthen enforcement of truck weight laws to reduce early deterioration of roads.Continue to utilize pavement and bridge management systemsContinue RIDOT’s bridge washing program to reduce bridge corrosion and maintain bridge life.Keep up with repair and scheduled replacement of facilities, vehicles, and equipment.Work with cities and towns to provide more visible signage (particularly at night) to identify major arterial routes. Signage identifyingthe main route is needed in addition to identification of major cross-streets.Create a statewide Access Management Program beginning with a pilot program, to be monitored through the CongestionManagement Process.Work with private employers to provide incentive programs (parking cash-out credits) for public transit usage, bicycle usage,carpooling, and other alternatives to single occupancy vehicle usage. Encourage private sector and government participation in EPA'sCommuter Choice Leadership Initiative and Best Workplaces for Commuters.Develop a program for state government, as a major employer leading by example, to encourage alternative modes. For example,the existing policy of providing free parking for state employees does not encourage transit use. Promote greater use of financialincentives, similar to those provided by the private sector. Develop a telecommuting policy as an option to reduce travel demand.Establish safe satellite parking lots in conjunction with shuttle services to promote transit to special events, tourist attractions, anddowntown areas. Provide commuter parking in prime commuting corridors and areas.Integrate the State’s Congestion Management and Air Quality planning process within the travel corridor planning process.Transportation 2035 (2012 Update)State Guide Plan Element 611RI Statewide Planning ProgramPage 5-25December 2012BICYCLEDESIGNECONOMICDEVELOPMENTEMERGENCYRESPONSEENVIRONMENTEQUITYFINANCEHIGHWAYINTERMODALLAND USE ANDCORRIDORSPEDESTRIANPLANNINGSAFETYTRANSIT