Ridot ferry funding providence to newport

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) received a $249,431.25 Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), effective September 11, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2030. This award funds design improvements to the Providence ferry site as part of the RIDOT Ferry Funding Providence to Newport initiative. The project, managed by R. Walsh, supports multimodal transportation infrastructure enhancement by advancing the planning and design phase for ferry terminal infrastructure in Rhode Island.

The award demonstrates FHWA's commitment to supporting comprehensive transportation improvements beyond traditional highway construction. Under CFDA 20.205, eligible activities include planning, preliminary engineering, design services, and multimodal transportation network development. The design improvements to the Providence ferry site align with the program's objectives to enhance connectivity and improve transportation alternatives for Rhode Island residents and regional travelers. The project timeline extends through the end of 2030, allowing adequate time for design completion and coordination with relevant state and local planning authorities.

Project description

Design improvements to the providence ferry site. Project manager: R. Walsh