It is exciting to witness the transformation of the former Jewelry District in Providence. I have walked through the area many times over the last few weeks, and it is teeming with activity. Business professionals are moving into new buildings. College students are finding hideaway study spots along the waterfront. And a plethora of companies in the life sciences and offshore wind industries are clustering within CIC Providence at 225 Dyer Street. For those of you who have not seen it for yourself, I
(L-R):Eric Papetti, Director of Planning and Program Development, Federal Transit Administration; House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi; Christopher Durand, RIPTA Interim Chief Executive Officer; U.S. Senator Jack Reed; U.S. Representative Gabe Amo; and City of Providence Mayor Brett SmileyThe Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today with members of the State’s Congressional delegation, the City of Providence and the Federal Transit Administration to announce the completion of renovations