March RIARP Meeting

We  have reserved the room at the North Providence Union Free Library at 1810 Mineral Spring Avenue (between Douglas and Smithfield Road) on Monday, March 25. We will start the meeting at 6:15 PM.  Several of us will be having supper earlier at 5:00 PM at The Fire Wood Oven Pizza & Bar at 1874 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence which is also just called “The Fire”. Anyone who wishes to join us is more than welcome. 

Agenda

1. Amtrak  and other Federal Appropriations 

2. Other Amtrak News.

3. Report on the Mini-Day on the Hill meeting with some new members of Congress

4. Grow Smart  RI Paper: Rhode Island Rapid Transit: A Strategy for Economic Growth

5. MBTA Fares

6. Preview of the NARP New England Membership Meeting.

May 3rd Membership Meeting

 The next meeting of the Rhode Island Association of Railroad Passengers will be held on May 3, 2016 at Kingston Railroad Station starting at 7:00 PM. While it should be light out at that time, you might want to arrive early so you can view the progress being made on the high level platforms and third track.