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ToadScoper OP t1_j3520x4 wrote
Reply to comment by degggendorf in New MBTA commuter rail station in Pawtucket to open Jan. 23 by ToadScoper
The line didn’t use trolleys, it used self-propelled electric heavy-rail carriages (similar to that of a conventional subway) that had a much higher speed and capacity than standard trolley cars. At its peak in the 1920s-30s the New Haven Railroad ran headways as frequent as every 8 minutes at rush hour
degggendorf t1_j35148d wrote
Reply to comment by ToadScoper in New MBTA commuter rail station in Pawtucket to open Jan. 23 by ToadScoper
>Most of that former rail line is now the East Bay Bike Path/Warren bike path
I wonder how an electric bike on the path would compare to the electric trolly a hundred years ago.
I bet it would be a bit less comfortable in the winter, but also faster. Lower throughput? Or I could see it being comparable if enough people tried and had good bike manners. Ecologically? Must be better, right, on account of our improvements generating grid-scale power?
Idk, I'm not sure there is an answer, and it's all moot anyway. Just a fun thought experiment.
Maleficent_Weird8613 t1_j350hau wrote
Reply to comment by morewinepwease in Doctor recommendations (GYN)? by thataltscientist
Smith retired.
killingworktime OP t1_j34up5m wrote
Reply to comment by strombolone in I'm looking for authentic Haitian patties. by killingworktime
Not on the menu but it's worth giving them a call and asking. Thanks.
InitfortheMonet t1_j34shgp wrote
Reply to comment by morewinepwease in Doctor recommendations (GYN)? by thataltscientist
I transferred to Karolyn Zambrotta for my pregnancy as a Lifespan OBGYN and love her!
Hdale803 t1_j34rj21 wrote
Reply to Doctor recommendations (GYN)? by thataltscientist
Dr. bowling from Bayside OBGYN is amazing. Always one of the top ranked docs in the state
overthehillhat t1_j34qkfv wrote
Reply to License plates by DogGroundbreaking568
RockyPoint Plates are now available
koidrieyez t1_j34pe2c wrote
Reply to License plates by DogGroundbreaking568
Think they went with the worst choice so people would opt to pay extra for one of the nice ones.
jenifferf00 t1_j34o8te wrote
Reply to Doctor recommendations (GYN)? by thataltscientist
South county center for women’s health. Their midwives are awesome.
Leftbehind25 t1_j34lq6h wrote
Loveroffinerthings t1_j34ke0h wrote
I bet if you talk to Ja Patty they might make some for you, they do Jamaican patties, but maybe they’ll do a one-off.
kazafrazarack t1_j34iqq4 wrote
If this kind of stuff interests you I recommend checking out this plan for electric rapid rail using the Northeast corridor right-of-way for dedicated service to a dozen stops throughout RI, I thought this looked great: https://archive.org/details/ri-rapid-rail-final/page/n1/mode/1up
Here’s another one that goes more in depth about a dedicated RI service using the NEC, there are several other examples including the Shoreline East service in CT: https://transitforwardri.com/pdf/Strategy%20Paper%209%20Passenger%20Rail.pdf
Honestly this makes more sense to me than trying to take a bunch of land or lanes for an entirely new ROW for light rail, imo. The Paw/CF station unlocks so much potential, exciting times!
strombolone t1_j34hf9t wrote
They might be at Garden of Eve on Harris Ave. in Providence
Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j34avc3 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in New MBTA commuter rail station in Pawtucket to open Jan. 23 by ToadScoper
Pawtucket is the best of times or the worst of times, depending on the street. I'd do a lot of research if you aren't local and going to commit without experience living there.
september-sun t1_j347xbe wrote
killingworktime OP t1_j346h4j wrote
Reply to comment by Unique-Public-8594 in I'm looking for authentic Haitian patties. by killingworktime
I found that and appreciate it but I suck at baking.
gravytrain2112 t1_j345jm6 wrote
Reply to comment by ToadScoper in New MBTA commuter rail station in Pawtucket to open Jan. 23 by ToadScoper
The costs and the corruption would be astronomical.
Unique-Public-8594 t1_j340src wrote
In case there are none, here’s the recipe:
RhodyVan t1_j33yogo wrote
Reply to Veterinary Dentist? by WafflesTheBadger
Eastside Vet Clinic in Providence took care of my pupper's teeth issues. Bill came to roughly $1,200 or so if I remember a lot - which included extraction, anathesia, etc. Didn't really seem to be bothering her but her breath was beyond foul and the issue was getting worse. No issues since and her breath is now merely the normal doggy bad breath.
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sailri t1_j33lkfy wrote
Reply to comment by Unique-Public-8594 in what are some fun things to do in RI? by Able_Juggernaut_5237
Great list
therealDrA t1_j33hfue wrote
Reply to comment by RI_Photog in Sunset over the marina in Warwick by RI_Photog
Thanks...looks like a nice spot to go to...will try!
[deleted] t1_j33gejk wrote
Reply to Doctor recommendations (GYN)? by thataltscientist
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tilario t1_j35292u wrote
Reply to comment by Yak54RC in Daycare by mommy2boy
mine was about this too