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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 5h

In Springfield I wandered, where Dr. Seuss was born and raised, 📚
Admiring historic buildings that left me amazed. 🏛️
I rode the fare-free PVTA buses, my joy knew no bound,🚌
Then met a friend from social media in person, good vibes all around. 🤓

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Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.bsky.social · 4h

🗳️👟🚲🚌🚗We are excited to share the responses from all five candidates running in the PVD Ward 2 Special Election! We are grateful to each of them for taking time to send responses to let voters know where they stand on issues that matter to our community!

➡️Read the responses at pvdstreets.org/vote

Graphic with an image tinted bright orange of a bike lane under mature trees next to a walking trail. Photos of five people in circles are displayed under the main text:

Ward 2 Candidates Survey Learn where candidates stand on safe streets, public transit, parking reform and more!

Brito
Caldwell
Davidson
Levy
McDermott

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Sarah Iannarone @sarahforpdx.bsky.social · 5h

So sad to learn of the passing of State Rep. Hoa Nguyen. Even though she was dying, she traveled to Salem to help pass a transportation bill for our state.

She was a real one, a true champion for justice, and will be fondly remembered and missed. Condolences to those closest to her on their loss.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 5h

Springfield left me in Dr. Seuss mode lol 😂

Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 5h

In Springfield I wandered, where Dr. Seuss was born and raised, 📚
Admiring historic buildings that left me amazed. 🏛️
I rode the fare-free PVTA buses, my joy knew no bound,🚌
Then met a friend from social media in person, good vibes all around. 🤓

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 5h

Springfield is also in the midst of a resurgence! Very excited for the city!!

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 5h

Oh wow!! Yes, restoration work took place between 2014 & 2017!

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 5h

In Springfield I wandered, where Dr. Seuss was born and raised, 📚
Admiring historic buildings that left me amazed. 🏛️
I rode the fare-free PVTA buses, my joy knew no bound,🚌
Then met a friend from social media in person, good vibes all around. 🤓

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 6h

Have you no shame, Governor McKee?

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Marc Ebuña @marcebuna.info · 16d

Anyone have any pictures/videos of the new LCD screens that were installed on some San Diego trolleys recently?

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 6h

What about the students and educators who rely on RIPTA to get to school? The service cuts are impacting so many riders. How can we ensure the academic success of students if they are left with unreliable transit service? Stop throwing them under the bus.

Governor Dan McKee @govdanmckee.bsky.social · 2d

Behind every improved test score is a student showing up, a teacher inspiring, and a family supporting. Rhode Island’s students are moving forward — and we’ll keep giving them every chance to succeed. #Learn365RI

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Ghost Rail enthusiast wife Daria @dariaphoebe.com · 12h

Same thing happened in Philadelphia when SEPTA cuts landed.

Wild how a governor can claim to prioritize education and having kids not missing class... except if it requires him to make it a budget priority, in which case, never mind I guess?

Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

So frustrating to see how RIPTA service cuts are leaving so many riders behind. A Providence teacher raised concerns about buses passing her students, and RIPTA explained it’s due to overcrowding caused by the cuts. Stop throwing riders under the bus, @govdanmckee.bsky.social! 🙏🏽Have you no shame? 🚨🚌

Response on X from RIPTA: Thanks for letting us know. We're sorry to hear this happened. The likeliest reason the bus didn’t stop is due to overcrowding, a result of the service reductions that went into effect on Saturday, September 27.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

So frustrating to see how RIPTA service cuts are leaving so many riders behind. A Providence teacher raised concerns about buses passing her students, and RIPTA explained it’s due to overcrowding caused by the cuts. Stop throwing riders under the bus, @govdanmckee.bsky.social! 🙏🏽Have you no shame? 🚨🚌

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

In my experience riding fare-free transit, removing fares speeds up the boarding process. Ridership often increases when fares are waived. And without fare collection, dwell times drop and on-time performance tends to improve.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Hi from Massachusetts!👋🏽🚌

Pioneer Valley: PVTA B7 (Springfield-Wilbraham)

Merrimack Valley: MeVa Transit 24 (Lowell-Lawrence)

Boston: MBTA 28 (Ruggles-Mattapan)

South Coast: SRTA 9 (Fall River-New Bedford)

Some of the highest-ridership routes in their respective systems!! They’re all FARE-FREE!!

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Celebrating 15 years of CicLAvia! 🎉 Connecting communities and bringing miles of smiles! Streets are for people! 🛴🚲🛹💙💛🏙️🌴

Wish I could celebrate in person on Sunday but I now live 3K miles away in Rhode Island 🥲

CicLAvia.org/ciclavia_heart_of_la25

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Where’s the funding from, you may ask??

In Massachusetts, all 15 regional transit authorities are currently fare-free through June 2026, thanks to surplus funding from the Fair Share Amendment (aka millionaire’s tax!)

www.mass.gov/news/governo...

www.mass.gov

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

They just restriped the roads! We call the new green bike lanes "Fresh Kermit" and red bus lanes "Fresh Elmo" 😅

kermit the frog and elmo from sesame street are standing next to each other

ALT: kermit the frog and elmo from sesame street are standing next to each other

media.tenor.com

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

The response above sounds so bleak. Rhode Island's top elected officials leaving RIPTA riders stranded like... 🫠

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Where’s the funding from, you may ask??

In Massachusetts, all 15 regional transit authorities are currently fare-free through June 2026, thanks to surplus funding from the Fair Share Amendment (aka millionaire’s tax!)

www.mass.gov/news/governo...

www.mass.gov

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

In my experience riding fare-free transit, removing fares speeds up the boarding process. Ridership often increases when fares are waived. And without fare collection, dwell times drop and on-time performance tends to improve.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Hi from Massachusetts!👋🏽🚌

Pioneer Valley: PVTA B7 (Springfield-Wilbraham)

Merrimack Valley: MeVa Transit 24 (Lowell-Lawrence)

Boston: MBTA 28 (Ruggles-Mattapan)

South Coast: SRTA 9 (Fall River-New Bedford)

Some of the highest-ridership routes in their respective systems!! They’re all FARE-FREE!!

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

We love fast, frequent & free service!👏🏽🚌

Visited Springfield, MA yesterday & rode PVTA. Route B7 (Springfield-Wilbraham) operates every 15 mins.!

In addition, all the regional transit agencies in MA are currently fare-free thru June 2026 thanks to funding generated by the millionaire’s tax!

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Attention Rhode Island transit riders!! Have you been impacted by the major RIPTA service cuts? Fill out the survey below.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Directly Impacted Rider Survey

Starting Saturday Sept. 27, RIPTA will be reducing service across the agency because of a budget deficit left by Governor Dan McKee. Learn more about the detailed service reductions at the link below:...

docs.google.com

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Eric Harrison @laterbacon.bsky.social · 1d

Are you going out less? Driving more? Unable to get to places you could before? Staying home on the weekend? Tell Save RIPTA how #mckeestrandedme

Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Attention Rhode Island transit riders!! Have you been impacted by the major RIPTA service cuts? Fill out the survey below.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Directly Impacted Rider Survey

Starting Saturday Sept. 27, RIPTA will be reducing service across the agency because of a budget deficit left by Governor Dan McKee. Learn more about the detailed service reductions at the link below:...

docs.google.com

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Terrible 😫

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