Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority Board Meeting
The board received public comments regarding bridge transparency, inspection reports, and the need for long-term infrastructure planning. A major agenda item included the approval of a contract with Global Agility Solution for outsourced remote customer service and call center operations. Additionally, the board discussed operational issues regarding tolling, including transponder maintenance and efforts to manage call volumes and customer wait times.
Jun 17, 2026·Board meeting
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Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority Board Meeting Agenda
The board will review several infrastructure projects, including task orders for GFT Infrastructure Inc. and routine inspections for the Sakonnet River, Mount Hope, and Evans Ave bridges. Additional action items involve purchasing security fences and cameras, approving the fiscal year 2027 budget, and setting requirements for renewal and replacement funds. The agenda also covers legal support for tolling and litigation, a status report on capital projects, and an executive director's report on customer service and emergency preparedness. An executive session will address potential litigation regarding the Mount Hope Bridge Dehumidification project and a specific legal case involving the Town of Bristol.
Apr 15, 2026·Board meeting
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority Board Meeting
The board meeting focused on several key items including the motor fuel tax refunding of revenue bonds, approval of various task orders for pavement crack sealing, inspections of road bridges and wildlife arches, a vessel collision warning system pilot agreement, and the construction contract for pier bearings replacement. The board also reviewed capital projects status reports, financial performance summaries, and an executive director's job performance review in executive session. Additionally, the meeting included updates on tolling operations, the Pell Bridge vessel strike vulnerability assessment, and discussions regarding community project funding and future administrative space needs.
