Right-sizing RIPTA is the wrong move

By: Daria Phoebe Brashear

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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What if I told you the right size for the Washington Bridge was the size it currently is? After all, everyone who needs to cross it can get where they are going, it just might take a little longer. Plus, most of the time, the bridge isn’t full.

If you have to wait in bridge traffic with any regularity, you’re probably upset after just reading this.

The state of Rhode Island offers this same experience …

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