Your Guide to Today's Bridge Toll Hearing at State House

Are you headed to the State House for today's hearing? Here's everything you need to know before you leave the door. 

The Basics 

Two bills dealing with bridge tolls are scheduled today for a hearing: 2013-H 5137 and 2013-H 5644.

Both would repeal the transfer of authority for the Sakonnet River Bridge and the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge from the Department of Transportation to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.

Residents are being urged to attend a rally today before the bills are heard in committee.

What When Location Anti-toll rally Today, noon

 

State House, Providence

 

The bills are scheduled for a Finance Committee hearing after the rally. 

Bill Sponsors Hearing Time Hearing Locations 2013-H 5137 Reps. Edwards, Gallison, Malik, Canario, and Marshall 1 p.m Room 35, State House 2013-H 5644 Reps. Lima, Edwards, and Gallison 1 p.m Room 35, State House

An identical Senate bill, 2013-S 0020, has been introduced by Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. (D-Dist. 10, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton).

Transportation to Providence 

The citizens group Tiverton Stop is offering bus rides to the State House rally. To join them, call 683-1764 if you need a ride.

If you can't drive, you can also take the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus 60 to Kennedy Plaza. To view the schedule, click here. 

Are you offering any rides to the rally? Hosting a carpool? Mention it in the comment section below!

Getting to State House 

Don't know how to get to the State House? Check out these directions here to 82 Smith St., Providence, or plug this address into your GPS. 

Parking at State House 

Parking for the State House is available on the street, nearby at the Amtrack station or at the Providence Place Mall. Remember to bring quarters in case of meters.