Your Guide to Tomorrow's Bridge Toll Hearing

Are you headed to the State House for tomorrow's hearings on bridge tolls? 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 at noon today, before the bills are heard in committee.

The House Finance Committee is scheduled to take up the bills at 1 pm.

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

The Rhode Island Bridge and Turnpike Authority recently set the toll rates for the Sakonnet River Bridge, and Bristol-Warren Patch readers voiced their opposition on the site and our Facebook page.

Transportation to Providence 

The citizens group Tiverton Stop is offering bus rides to the State House rally. To join them, call (401) 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 Amtrak station or at the Providence Place Mall.

Remember to bring quarters in case of meters.