The board meeting included a public comment session where citizens raised concerns regarding the structural integrity, maintenance, and long-term planning for the Mount Hope Bridge, requesting an objective technical evaluation for its future. Another member of the public requested an adjustment to toll classifications for non-commercial electric pickup trucks, citing battery weight rather than payload as the cause for higher vehicle weight. The board approved minutes from prior meetings and received a presentation from external auditors regarding the fiscal year 2026 financial statements, confirming an unmodified, clean opinion and discussing the implementation of new GASB standards.
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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
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.
May 18, 2026·Board meeting
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority Annual Meeting
The agenda for the meeting includes the annual election of officers and various discussions and votes regarding project contracts and financial matters. Key items include the toll systems services task order, a resolution to authorize the issuance of motor fuel tax refunding revenue bonds, a pilot agreement for a vessel collision warning system, and multiple task orders for rehabilitation and miscellaneous repairs for the Mount Hope Bridge, as well as routine underwater inspections for the Sakonnet River Bridge and the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge. Additionally, the agenda covers an interoperability agreement, status reports on capital projects, financial reports, an executive director’s report, and an executive session to discuss a potential lease of real property and ongoing litigation.
