Former DPW chief nominated to lead RIDOT

Posted 2/25/15

A former Cranston Department of Public Works chief has been nominated as the next director of the state Department of Transportation.

Gov. Gina Raimondo announced last week that she would submit …

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Former DPW chief nominated to lead RIDOT

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A former Cranston Department of Public Works chief has been nominated as the next director of the state Department of Transportation.

Gov. Gina Raimondo announced last week that she would submit the name of Peter Alviti Jr. to succeed Michael Lewis, who is set to step down Feb. 27. The nomination is subject to the approval of the State Senate.

“DOT connects our state from Woonsocket to Westerly,” Alviti said in a statement from the governor’s office. “I look forward to enacting the governor’s transportation agenda, which will position our state for growth and create jobs.”

“Building and investing in a 21st century infrastructure puts Rhode Islanders to work in construction jobs, and is a key part of attracting companies to invest here and encouraging our existing businesses to expand and grow,” Raimondo said in the statement. “In this role, Peter will build on the groundwork Mike has laid to help improve our state’s roads and bridges. He is committed to enhancing the organization’s mission of delivering a safe, modern, and efficient transportation network for the state.”

Alviti, a Warwick resident, served in Cranston under former Mayor Michael Traficante. He most recently served as director of programs for the Laborers International Union of North America/New England Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund.

He holds a bachelor of science degree in construction technology from Roger Williams University and a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Northeastern University.

The governor’s office additionally announced Peter Garino, a resident of Providence and former chief of capital programming and administration for NJ TRANSIT, has been appointed as RIDOT’s deputy director.

“Peter joins us from New Jersey, where he brings years of experience with NJ TRANSIT, the third largest transit agency in the nation,” Raimondo said in the statement. “In this role, he will work closely with Mike and help ensure a smooth transition.”

The governor’s statement indicates the new leadership team “will be focused on finding ways to deliver projects more quickly and at a lower cost. This may include embracing alternate innovative methods for delivering projects, such as having the same company both design and build a project (Design-Build) or having a construction manager commit to a guaranteed project timeline and price (Construction-Manager-At-Risk).”

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