Specifications include, but are not limited to: RIPTA’s primary transit and transportation objectives in delivering the Project are to: (i) Deliver a modern, resilient and reliable Transit Center by 2026 that prioritizes passenger needs by facilitating transfers, enhancing safety and security, and improving passenger amenities to accommodate RIPTA’s long-range expansion plans detailed in its Transit Master Plan, “Transit Forward RI 2040”; (ii) Create an efficient and enduring Transit Center that enhances the surrounding community and is designed to elevate the traditional and utilitarian perception of a bus terminal; (iii) Deliver and operate a future-ready Transit Center that is flexible and capable of meeting projected increases in ridership and changes in technology over the next 30 years, including the transition to a zero-emission fleet; (iv) Construct a new public asset that is resilient to projected climate change effects, and that provides a safe, secure environment for RIPTA’s employees and physical assets; (v) Improve conditions for passengers, the public, contractors/vendors, and RIPTA’s workforce of transit operators and front-line administrative staff through a new, state-of-the-art Transit Center;
