Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources

The agenda includes discussions and votes on the Unified Planning Work Program for FY 2027, the Rhode Island State Outdoor Recreation Plan, and the Freight Forward 2026: State of Rhode Island Freight and Goods Movement Plan. Additionally, the meeting will feature the Associate Director's report and time allocated for public comment.

This Comprehensive Plan outlines a vision for West Greenwich from 2026 to 2046, aiming to honor its rural heritage, preserve vast open spaces, and protect the natural environment through responsible land use. Key focuses include fiscally conservative governance, strategic economic development concentrated around I-95 interchanges, and the enhancement of public safety and community services, while also stressing local autonomy and resistance to unfunded mandates.

The meeting will feature the final presentation of the Draft Freight Forward 2026: Rhode Island Freight and Goods Movement Plan Update. This presentation will cover federal requirements, statewide freight goals, infrastructure assets, trends, identified needs, prioritized projects, an investment plan, and feedback from public comments. The committee will be asked to provide a recommendation to the State Planning Council for the adoption of the plan. Additionally, the agenda includes brief updates from committee members and a dedicated period for public comment.

The agenda includes the review and action on the Unified Planning Work Program for FY 2027 and the Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan. Additionally, the committee will hold a discussion regarding the Federal Surface Transportation Reauthorization and receive a staff report.

This document serves as a planning update, announcing the availability of new land use technical papers and data from a 2025 project by the Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning. The project aimed to update digital land use data from the existing Land Use 2025 plan and compile new digital data, including municipal future land uses and generalized zoning classifications across 39 municipalities. These efforts were undertaken to support future updates to the state's Land Use Element and to inform the development of the Land Use 2050 plan. The project's findings and deliverables, including two technical papers and an ESRI Story Map, will guide long-range land use policy and foster a vision for land conservation and development in Rhode Island for the next 25 years.