Raymond Neirinckx

This is the first quarter report for the Fiscal Year 2026 Unified Planning Work Program by the Rhode Island State Planning Council/Metropolitan Planning Organization. It details a comprehensive range of ongoing and planned activities across key areas including state transportation improvement, regional transportation operations, transit planning, freight planning, bicycle and pedestrian mobility, long-range land use and transportation planning, planning information and education, Title VI compliance, resiliency initiatives, and support to state and municipal agencies. The program aims to ensure efficient, compliant, and sustainable planning for the state's infrastructure and development.

This document provides population projections for numerous cities and towns across a specified period. The projections cover the years 2025 through 2050, detailing anticipated population changes for each listed municipality. It also states that these projections are subject to future revision and correction based on available data and municipal input.

The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for Rhode Island outlines a multi-year, multimodal program of transportation projects from FFY 2022 to 2031. It aims to connect people, places, and goods safely and resiliently, providing effective and affordable transportation choices that support healthy communities, access to jobs and services, and a sustainable economy. Key priorities include Asset Management (State of Good Repair), Congestion Management and Traffic Alleviation, Improving Connectivity, Expanding Transportation Options, Multimodal Transportation Safety, and Future Potential Projects (Study & Development). The plan seeks to achieve performance targets in safety, infrastructure condition, system reliability, and freight movement.

The East Providence Comprehensive Plan serves as a roadmap for the city's future, guiding public and private investments over the next 20 years. It aims to protect, strengthen, and transform the community to meet the evolving needs of residents and businesses. The plan is structured around eleven key elements: Land Use, Recreation, Natural Resources and Conservation, Housing, Historic and Cultural Resources and the Arts, Economic Development, City Services and Facilities, Transportation and Connectivity, Natural Hazards and Climate Change, Sustainability, and the Waterfront District.

This document serves as an overview and handbook for the State of Rhode Island State Planning Council/Metropolitan Planning Organization. It details the mission, functions, and responsibilities of the Statewide Planning Program, which is tasked with preparing, adopting, and amending the State Guide Plan for the physical, economic, and social development of the state. Key focus areas include coordinating planning activities, assisting municipal governments, advising the Governor, and fulfilling the role of the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation planning. The State Guide Plan is presented as a collection of integrated long-range planning elements that set policy, evaluate projects, and guide local comprehensive plans, aiming to ensure orderly development and provide permanent policy direction for the state's future.