Beginning July 1, 2026, allocates 20% of Rhode Island highway maintenance account proceeds annually to RIPTA for operating expenses.

This bill amends the Transportation Investment and Debt Reduction Act of 2011 to change the allocation of funds from the Rhode Island highway maintenance account. Effective July 1, 2026, it mandates that 20% of available proceeds in the highway maintenance account be allocated annually to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) for operating expenses. This change aims to support RIPTA's operations with a consistent funding source from the state's highway maintenance account.

Beginning July 1, 2026, allocates 20% of Rhode Island highway maintenance account proceeds annually to RIPTA for operating expenses.

This bill amends the Transportation Investment and Debt Reduction Act of 2011 to change the allocation of funds from the Rhode Island highway maintenance account. Effective July 1, 2026, it mandates that 20% of available proceeds in the highway maintenance account be allocated annually to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) for operating expenses. This change aims to support RIPTA's operations with a consistent funding source from the state's highway maintenance account.