UpdatedWed, Apr 28, 2021 at 4:25 pm ET Replies(3) "Good public transit is a cornerstone of both climate readiness and social justice," the bill's Senate sponsor said. (Rachel Nunes/Patch) PROVIDENCE, RI — A proposed law would allow all Rhode Island residents to ride public transportation in the state for free, waiving ticket costs on Rhode Island Public Transit Authority buses. The bill's sponsors, Sen. Meghan Kallman and Rep. Leonela Felix, unveiled the legislation at RIPTA's Providence transportation hub in Kennedy Plaza. "Public transportation cuts across so many issues," Kallman said. "It's a climate and environment issue. It's a neighborhood and quality-of-life issue. It's an economic issue. When we acknowledge this critical link between public transit, job access and social equity, the need for this legislation becomes obvious. Good public transit is a cornerstone of both climate readiness and social justice."