The Future Conditions Report serves as a critical component of the high-capacity transit alternatives analysis study in Rhode Island, providing a foundation for understanding how demographic, employment, land use, and transportation infrastructure changes will shape transit needs in the study area. By examining expected development trends and planned infrastructure investments, this report helps inform transit planning efforts to ensure efficient and effective service in the coming decades. Following the introduction, this report is structured into three key chapters:
Chapter 2: Future Land Use Methodology
Chapter 3: Future No-Build Scenario
Chapter 4: Next Steps
Each chapter presents critical data sources, methodologies, and findings that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the future landscape in which high-capacity transit alternatives will be evaluated.