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Archive -- Rhode Island Association of Railroad Passengers Spring 2018 Meeting - Providence, RI
Date
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 6:00 PM Tuesday, May 15, 2018 8:30 PM
Location
Rogers Williams University 1 Empire Street Providence RI 02903
Spring 2018 Meeting
Conference Room - (or Room 217 if available)
Everyone must check in at the front desk in the lobby - The space is reserved in the names: Grow Smart RI / RIARP
We have invited Joe Aiello, Rail Passengers Association’s Northeast Field Coordinator to speak to us. He will talk about his responsibilities and the major projects that he wants to coordinate efforts on. He will also give us a recap of Rail Passengers Association's 2018 DC Advocoacy Summit and Day on The Hill which took place April 15 to April 18, 2018. Steve Musen will assist him, especially on the outcome of the recent Rail Passengers Association elections and on Steve's visits with Congressional Staff.
Note: 1 Empire Street is located right across Washington Street from the main branch of the Providence Public Library.
The last MBTA Commuter Train from Providence to Wickford Jct. leaves at 11:11 PM, but there is an earlier departure at 8:01 PM if you can not stay for the entire meeting.
There is also RIPTA Service running on selected lines when the meeting concludes.
Parking for those who must drive:
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Neighborhood street metered parking $1.25 per hour (check to see if it is free after a certain time at night.)
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Providence Place Mall - Free for up to 2 hours, $2 for 2-5 hours - Park in the South Side or City Side of the garage - 10-minute walk from garage to 1 Empire Street
"When [NARP] comes to Washington, you help embolden us in our efforts to continue the progress for passenger rail. And not just on the Northeast Corridor. All over America! High-speed rail, passenger rail is coming to America, thanks to a lot of your efforts! We’re partners in this. ... You are the ones that are going to make this happen. Do not be dissuaded by the naysayers. There are thousands of people all over America who are for passenger rail and you represent the best of what America is about!"
Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation
2012 NARP Spring Council Meeting