Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
April 3, 2009
City of Providence
Amount Requested: $1 million
The City of Providence, with an estimated daytime population well in excess of 350,000, is responsible for the maintenance of 370 miles of paved streets. The City of Providence has calculated their program need at approximately $9 million per year to maintain, pave, and design the city’s roads. Providence -- Rhode Island’s capital city and the second largest city in New England -- provides significant resources to the region as a center for employment, commerce, and entertainment and the home to several colleges and universities. This infrastructure work will help to grow the local economy with the construction jobs required for road repairs and repaving projects.
Recipient's address: 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
April 3, 2009
Federal Aviation Administration
Amount Requested: $3 million
The FAA has established goals for the improvement of airport surface safety, including increasing situational awareness on the airport surface. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)’s top priority transportation Safety Improvements include giving immediate warnings of probable collisions/incursions directly to flight crews in the cockpit. To that end, the funding requested will support a national pilot program at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick to determine the effectiveness of automatic Geographic Information System (GIS) control of airport ground vehicle annunciator lighting. This effort will minimize the cost to taxpayers because no airport construction or site modifications will be required. All equipment is installed on the surface vehicles in such a manner as to be able to return the vehicle to pre-test configuration with no remaining effects or modifications necessary. The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is supportive of this request. Recipient's address: 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20591
April 3, 2009
Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence Renovations
Amount Requested: $345,000
This funding will be used for the continued renovation of a former convent for the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence. The Institute works with community organizations, educational institutions and law enforcement agencies to help curb violence in the neighborhoods of Providence and to offer supportive services to high risk youth. Once renovations are completed, the building will house the Institute’s administrative offices and allow them to expand their programming within the community. Currently, the building is in disrepair and has become a danger to the residential neighborhood. If funded, the restoration of 265 Oxford Street will help further the Institute’s mission to reduce crime and violence in the area and will help establish a safe space for residents to participate in a variety of programs.
Recipient's address: 9 Central Street, Providence, RI 02907
April 3, 2009
North Kingstown Senior Center
Amount Requested: $500,000
Funding is requested for the Town of North Kingstown to continue constructing and equipping its new senior center. A 2003 survey of the over-55 population in North Kingstown determined that there were programs of interest that could not be offered because of a lack of space. As a result, the taxpayers of North Kingstown approved a bond referendum for $4 million to construct a new senior center and improvements to the town beach in Wickford, near the site of the current senior center. A capital campaign is underway to raise the additional $1 million, but so far has only raised $350,000 in donations and pledges. Federal funding for this project will benefit North Kingstown’s seniors and their families; and will also address daily nutritional needs and provide social interaction for the community’s senior population. Recipient's address: Town of North Kingstown Senior and Human Services, 10 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852
April 3, 2009
Pawtucket River Bridge
Amount Requested: $10 million
The Pawtucket River Bridge carries traffic on I-95 North and South over the Pawtucket River between Exit 27 (George Street) and Exit 28 (School Street). It was originally built in 1958 to carry 60,000 vehicles per day, but presently carries approximately 162,000 vehicles per day. This project, the I-95 Pawtucket River Bridge (Bridge #550) Replacement, will replace this major bridge on the National Highway System, and it will remove a deficient bridge from the RI State Highway and Bridge System. This project will help to create jobs in the state.
Recipient's address: Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Two Capitol Hill, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903
April 3, 2009
Rhode Island Bridge and Turnpike Authority
Amount Requested: $5 million
This project will assist RIBTA to move forward with steel repairs and protective coatings for the Newport/Pell Bridge, built in 1969, in order to maintain the structural integrity of the suspended span. The project is one of the key initial phases in a long term restoration of the bridge’s structural integrity. The project will benefit the millions of motorists who depend on the bridge being structurally sound so they may conduct their personal and business travel without interruption on a safe structure.
Recipient's address: One East Shore Road, P.O. Box 437, Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835
April 3, 2009
Rhode Island Center Assisting Those In Need Food Pantry
Amount Requested: $1 million
Funding is requested for the Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need (RICAN) to purchase a building on two acres of land to accommodate a 10,000 square foot food pantry. The Center, formerly known as the St. James/St. Mary’s Food Pantry and currently located on Matunuck School House Road in Charlestown, provides meals, emergency assistance, and advocacy for those in need. The agency has outgrown its current location and needs more space in order to meet the demands of the community. Due to the current economic crisis, the needs of families in the Charlestown-area have grown exponentially. Recipient's address: PO Box 204, Charlestown, RI 02813
April 3, 2009
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
Amount Requested: $1 million
This funding will be used for the purchase of fuel-efficient revenue vehicles as part of RIPTA's Statewide Bus Replacement program. Reliable bus service provides mobility options for Rhode Islanders, serving as a catalyst for economic and social opportunities that help make America more efficient and productive. Riders use public bus services to access work, school, and medical care. By choosing transit, they leave their cars at home, helping improve air quality, reduce congestion, and curb greenhouse gas emissions. Finally, all federally-purchased buses are subject to Buy America provisions, putting Americans to work. Funds are also subject to an extensive planning process that ensures projects are in keeping with taxpayer priorities. The existing Federal process ensures that funds are carefully accounted for and that buses are replaced only at the end of their useful lives. Recipient's address: 265 Melrose Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02907
April 3, 2009
Route 3 - Tiogue Ave
Amount Requested: $1 million
This funding will be used for the Route 3 (Tiogue Ave) 1R Improvements Project (South Main St to Arizona Street) in Coventry. Improvements include: site preparation, a full depth pavement reconstruction, installation of new concrete curb and sidewalks, storm drainage modifications, cleaning existing storm drainage systems, coordination of new traffic signals, new pavement markings, streetscaping, new signs, landscaping, and placement of plantable soil and seeding. This project reflects the intent of the USDOT Design Guidance that recommends all transportation projects create local jobs and incorporate bicycling and walking facilities, unless exceptional circumstances exist. Recipient's address: Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Two Capitol Hill, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903
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