Transportation 2035 - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning

INTERMODALSTRATEGIES(continued)PERFORMANCEMEASURESI.3.jI.3.kI.3.lI.3.mI.3.nI.3.oI.4.aI.4.bThrough RIPTA, provide information on all forms of transportation available to the public regardless of mode. Information shouldinclude how to access services, costs (if known), and where tickets may be purchased. Provide travel training and information to helppassengers (e.g., elderly, disabled individuals) access and use the fixed-route system and other transportation services.Encourage private employers to provide shuttle service to intermodal facilities.Preserve sufficient acreage along freight rail lines and at key freight terminals (including Port of Providence, Quonset Davisville, T.F.Green, and Port of Galilee to accommodate intermodal transfers.Study improved access to the Port of Providence from the Interstate system and rail improvements within the terminal area.Coordinate and support efforts to consolidate baggage and passenger security screening for multi-modal trips where feasible.Integrate and pursue the recommendations from the following studies: Rail Corridor Study, Waterborne Passenger TransportationStudy, Aquidneck Island West Side Transportation Guide Plan and Passenger Rail / Bike Path Study, RIPTA study on coordination offixed-route and paratransit services, South County Commuter Rail Study, and Commercial Vehicle Parking Needs Study.Increase use of Park and Ride lots from a system-wide average of 62% in 2007 by 3% per year.Note: Park and Ride lots are also used by individuals who are carpooling. They are not used strictly by bus passengers. 30% usagein 2002.Maintain 100% of bus fleet with bike racks.Transportation 2035 (2012 Update)State Guide Plan Element 611RI Statewide Planning ProgramPage 5-30December 2012BICYCLEDESIGNECONOMICDEVELOPMENTEMERGENCYRESPONSEENVIRONMENTEQUITYFINANCEHIGHWAYINTERMODALLAND USE ANDCORRIDORSPEDESTRIANPLANNINGSAFETYTRANSIT