Bike 14 mostly coastal miles, see a troll, a bridge RIDOT has already broken multiple promises on, and drink cider. Fall in Rhode Island.
November 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Bike 14 mostly coastal miles, see a troll, a bridge RIDOT has already broken multiple promises on, and drink cider. Fall in Rhode Island.
As we work to ensure federally-appropriated funds are rightfully deposited, I’m pleased RIDOT signed an agreement with the federal USDOT to unfreeze $30 million in funding for the Washington Bridge.
March 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
As we work to ensure federally-appropriated funds are rightfully deposited, I’m pleased RIDOT signed an agreement with the federal USDOT to unfreeze $30 million in funding for the Washington Bridge.
So anyway, what do you think it’s a front for?
July 11, 2024 at 3:20 AM
So anyway, what do you think it’s a front for?
Love to have my city tell RIDOT that keeping me safe on a bicycle is bad.
A proposed RIDOT project that would have brought a “shared-use path” through a Cranston neighborhood has been canceled after residents voiced concerns over the plan. Story: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/ridot-cancels-proposed-cranston-shared-use-path-after-residents-raise-concerns/
August 5, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Love to have my city tell RIDOT that keeping me safe on a bicycle is bad.
This is the spot with the bridge that RIDOT is gonna manage to take 3 years to replace.
May 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This is the spot with the bridge that RIDOT is gonna manage to take 3 years to replace.
That’s how we announce the new RIDOT director.
May 29, 2026 at 8:46 PM
That’s how we announce the new RIDOT director.
Today we learned: the acting RIDOT director’s daughter (and some large subset of her friends) do not have a licensed and do not drive!
August 28, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Today we learned: the acting RIDOT director’s daughter (and some large subset of her friends) do not have a licensed and do not drive!
We keep telling RIDOT Main Street is secretly this, but they keep not listening.
February 5, 2024 at 1:22 PM
We keep telling RIDOT Main Street is secretly this, but they keep not listening.
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social votes 65 to 0 for @rebeccakislak.bsky.social bill to declare statewide crash data a public record. RIDOT has refused to release it.
June 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social votes 65 to 0 for @rebeccakislak.bsky.social bill to declare statewide crash data a public record. RIDOT has refused to release it.
Yay!!! RIDOT extended the pedestrian crosswalk signal countdown from 15 seconds to about 32 seconds!! Thank you!! 🙏🏽
Cc: @pvdstreets.bsky.social
Cc: @pvdstreets.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Yay!!! RIDOT extended the pedestrian crosswalk signal countdown from 15 seconds to about 32 seconds!! Thank you!! 🙏🏽
Cc: @pvdstreets.bsky.social
Cc: @pvdstreets.bsky.social
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti, one of the longest serving department heads in state government, is retiring later this month
February 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti, one of the longest serving department heads in state government, is retiring later this month
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti to step down at RIDOT by the end of the month
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2...
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2...
Alviti to step down at RIDOT
Alviti to step down at RIDOT
www.providencejournal.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:26 PM
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti to step down at RIDOT by the end of the month
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2...
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2...
Take the RIDOT rail plan survey to help shape the future of rail transportation in Rhode Island!! 🚆⚓️
www.dot.ri.gov/about/who/of...
www.dot.ri.gov/about/who/of...
October 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Take the RIDOT rail plan survey to help shape the future of rail transportation in Rhode Island!! 🚆⚓️
www.dot.ri.gov/about/who/of...
www.dot.ri.gov/about/who/of...
INBOX: @reed.senate.gov @whitehouse.senate.gov @magaziner.house.gov @amo.house.gov say one of President Trump's initial orders has put a freeze on $220M awarded for the Washington Bridge, as well as other RIDOT projects
January 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
INBOX: @reed.senate.gov @whitehouse.senate.gov @magaziner.house.gov @amo.house.gov say one of President Trump's initial orders has put a freeze on $220M awarded for the Washington Bridge, as well as other RIDOT projects
“Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has accepted the resignation of Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, who will retire from RIDOT on February 27, 2026.”
My take: McKee realizes that holding onto Alviti will sink his re-election prospects.
My take: McKee realizes that holding onto Alviti will sink his re-election prospects.
February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
“Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has accepted the resignation of Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, who will retire from RIDOT on February 27, 2026.”
My take: McKee realizes that holding onto Alviti will sink his re-election prospects.
My take: McKee realizes that holding onto Alviti will sink his re-election prospects.
Happy Mother's Day from RIDOT.
May 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Happy Mother's Day from RIDOT.
An eye-opening Rhode Island meme: a massive imbalance in funding between RIDOT and RIPTA. While RIDOT gets hundreds of millions, RIPTA’s left gasping for air.
August 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM
An eye-opening Rhode Island meme: a massive imbalance in funding between RIDOT and RIPTA. While RIDOT gets hundreds of millions, RIPTA’s left gasping for air.
Here’s a graph showing the cost to avoid cutting service on 78% of Rhode Island’s bus routes compared to the state budget:
August 29, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Here’s a graph showing the cost to avoid cutting service on 78% of Rhode Island’s bus routes compared to the state budget:
It’s after 5pm. Peter Alviti has finished his last day as RIDOT Director.
I’ll toast to that. With the good stuff
I’ll toast to that. With the good stuff
February 27, 2026 at 10:50 PM
It’s after 5pm. Peter Alviti has finished his last day as RIDOT Director.
I’ll toast to that. With the good stuff
I’ll toast to that. With the good stuff
“Do nothing when RIDOT leadership allows a key bridge to crumble, beyond blaming everyone else but those in charge of the state agency. Keeping the RIDOT director, on whose watch this mess happened, as chair of the RIPTA board is the cherry on top.” 🔥🔥🔥
ecori.org/appalling-la...
ecori.org/appalling-la...
Appalling Lack of Leadership Forces Rhode Island Into Breakdown Lane - ecoRI News
This year, per a stipulation placed on funding from Gov. Dan McKee’s fiscal 2025 budget, RIPTA had to conduct an efficiency study.
ecori.org
June 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“Do nothing when RIDOT leadership allows a key bridge to crumble, beyond blaming everyone else but those in charge of the state agency. Keeping the RIDOT director, on whose watch this mess happened, as chair of the RIPTA board is the cherry on top.” 🔥🔥🔥
ecori.org/appalling-la...
ecori.org/appalling-la...
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti resigns
"Rhode Island needs leadership that will center safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike, particularly on dangerous corridors in Providence," said Mayoral candidate David Morales.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/ridot-dire...
"Rhode Island needs leadership that will center safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike, particularly on dangerous corridors in Providence," said Mayoral candidate David Morales.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/ridot-dire...
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti resigns
"Rhode Island needs leadership that will center safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike, particularly on dangerous corridors in Providence," said Mayoral candidate David Morales.
steveahlquist.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:32 AM
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti resigns
"Rhode Island needs leadership that will center safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike, particularly on dangerous corridors in Providence," said Mayoral candidate David Morales.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/ridot-dire...
"Rhode Island needs leadership that will center safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike, particularly on dangerous corridors in Providence," said Mayoral candidate David Morales.
steveahlquist.substack.com/p/ridot-dire...
In complete fairness, RIDOT doesn’t maintain the motor vehicle lanes either
December 12, 2024 at 4:29 PM
In complete fairness, RIDOT doesn’t maintain the motor vehicle lanes either
Forgot to mention that RIDOT Director Alviti is also the Chair of the RIPTA Board of Directors! Make it make sense!! 🫨
September 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Forgot to mention that RIDOT Director Alviti is also the Chair of the RIPTA Board of Directors! Make it make sense!! 🫨
BREAKING: Peter Alviti is leaving as RIDOT director, the governor just announced www.wpri.com/news/politic...
www.wpri.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
BREAKING: Peter Alviti is leaving as RIDOT director, the governor just announced www.wpri.com/news/politic...
@pvdstreets.bsky.social on Alviti:
"On far too many occasions, Director Alviti refused to prioritize the interests of public transit users and people walking and biking in Rhode Island."
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2...
"On far too many occasions, Director Alviti refused to prioritize the interests of public transit users and people walking and biking in Rhode Island."
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2...
Peter Alviti Jr. is stepping down at RIDOT. What we know.
Alviti to step down at RIDOT
www.providencejournal.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
@pvdstreets.bsky.social on Alviti:
"On far too many occasions, Director Alviti refused to prioritize the interests of public transit users and people walking and biking in Rhode Island."
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2...
"On far too many occasions, Director Alviti refused to prioritize the interests of public transit users and people walking and biking in Rhode Island."
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2...