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Rhode Island Airport Corporation Unveils the Region’s Newest Transportation Connection

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"INTERLINK, Connecting you to New England”


WARWICK, R.I. – The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) is pleased to unveil the name of the new Intermodal facility at T.F. Green Airport.  The transportation hub will be known as the INTERLINK, a name illustrative of its multi-modal connectivity.  

Students attending Rhode Island Colleges and Universities with concentrations in business, marketing and/or communications were invited to assist in branding the facility by submitting names and taglines for consideration.  

The winning proposal was submitted by Bryant University seniors Justin Andrews, Jameson (Jack) Antonowicz, Jacquelyn Parr, Pat Sargent and Brittany Beckerman with help from Mara Chapin and Hillary Smith.  The students are all marketing majors under the instruction of Professor Jean Murray.  They submitted an initial name and tagline along with an essay providing a clear understanding of the Intermodal.  The students then presented their concepts in a brainstorming session where name and tagline were further refined.  

The students suggest, “The name speaks to the action of what the intermodal does.  The word Link acts as both a noun and a verb… the system links travelers to modes of transportation, including roadways, railways and the airway.”  

“These talented Bryant University seniors researched the project and presented creative ideas for a name and tagline but also went beyond the requirements and offered a logo and sample marketing recommendations,” said Kevin Dillon, President and CEO.  “Their efforts provided us with a good baseline to work from as we brand this facility for its regional connectivity and broad national and global appeal to airlines and travelers alike.”  

Combining the concept of Link with the creative talent of RDW Group, the airport’s agency of record, RIAC now has a logo, tagline and graphic treatment with which to brand the regional transportation hub.  (logo included below)

The INTERLINK will change the way Rhode Islanders travel.  Opening in fall 2010, commuter rail, Intercity bus connections, rental car services and air connections will all be brought together.  Travelers can access all these modes of transportation in a matter of minutes.    

A prize of $1,000 is being awarded to the Bryant University marketing department in recognition of the students’ and Professor Murray’s efforts.  The students and Bryant University will be recognized at the formal INTERLINK opening events.  

The Intermodal is a collaborative effort of Project Partners the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC), Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The facility is scheduled to open in September 2010 and will provide multi-modal transportation with the connectivity of planes, trains, buses and cars.  The facility will serve MBTA commuter trains traveling between Warwick, Providence and Boston, utilizing Amtrak rails; and eventually Wickford Junction in North Kingstown, RI.  For more information, visit pvdairport.com.

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From the airport's website:

The Intermodal Facility is 85% complete and on schedule for opening in Fall 2010. The project has officially been renamed the InterLink, a name demonstrative of its multi-modal connectivity.  Students attending Rhode Island Colleges and Universities with concentrations in business, marketing and/or communications were invited to assist in branding the facility by submitting names and taglines for consideration.


The winning proposal was submitted by Bryant University seniors Justin Andrews. Jameson (Jack) Antonowicz, Jacquelyn Parr, Pat Sargent and Brittany Beckerman with help from Mara Chapin and Hillary Smith. The students are all marketing majors under the instruction of Professor Jean Murray.  The final name, tagline and logo was a collaborative effort of RIAC working in conjunction with their agency of record, RDW Group.

Terminal End Improvements (TEI)

At the terminal end, drywall installation on ceilings and walls is complete.  Painting and finish work is now underway.  The elevator install is complete and awaiting final inspection.  Framework is being installed under the escalators.  The two moving walkways in the TEI are nearing completion.Metal panel and light fixture installation is complete for the TEI ceiling.  Metal parapet framing and sun shades have been set in place along the exterior of the curtain wall glass.      

Skywalk

Moving walkway work continues with the addition of chains, glass outer rails and rubber handrails at various points in the Skywalk. Lighting fixtures are complete.  Framing for smoke doors is complete.  Work on fire alarms, communication wiring and lighting control systems are all ongoing.  Another milestone has been reached- the stretch fabric ceiling installation is underway. The fabric is heated by a propane powered unit and stretched into place.  Once the fabric has reached a certain elasticity the installed can wedge the sides into the already installed frame.  

Customer Service Operations Building (CSO)

Exterior door and hardware installation are complete.  Painting is underway as well as installation of lighting fixtures.  All testing and programming for cooling tower and other control systems have been continuing.  For tenant work, application of prime paint on finished drywall is finished. Metal panels are being installed simultaneously to rough-in for overhead systems. Major accessories in the toilet room have been installed and toilet partitions are to being placed next month. Glass doors between the CSO and garage connector bridge have been installed. Site work at the north side of CSO has started.  Once the office trailers are removed from the site, the roadway, sidewalks and curb can be constructed.

Garage

Granite curbing and concrete sidewalk are being installed on Jefferson Boulevard and other locations surrounding garage. Detail work is on going throughout the garage. Lights were installed at the south ramp entrance canopy meaning the majority of permanent light is up and running inside the garage. Elevators are at various stages of completion.   Concrete slabs have been poured for stairs.  Escalators are in the process of being assembled.  An anti-projectile screen has been installed facing the train tracks.  Work on the parking revenue equipment has begun.  Installation of fire alarms and lighting controls continue throughout the garage.  Fueling tanks and windshield washer fluid tanks are installed. Fit out for fueling islands and carwash equipment in reclamation room has been on going. Installation of the fueling system at the platforms continues. Rental car quick turn around office construction is well underway in the garage.

[09/21/38]

So they had a contest to name the new train station at the airport and they come up with the winning name of Interlink.  And yesterday the DOT spokesperson says that there will be expanded train service from Providence to the "New Intermodal Station".  Doesn't he know about the contest.  

Will the expanded train service involve the MBTA or is there another provider lined up?  October is coming fast.

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PBN 8/13/10:  "R.I. DOT outlines preliminary schedule for future MBTA service to Warwick"
http://pbn.com/detail/51728.html

PROJO 8/17: "Airport’s station to get new routes"
http://www.projo.com...v8.2380421.html

PBN: "Officials break ground on MBTA station at Wickford Junction, will open next year"
http://pbn.com/detail/51804.html

PROJO:
"transportation

Work to begin on Wickford Junction station

The train is coming to Wickford Junction.

After more than a decade of planning and securing funding, the state Department of Transportation is set to break ground Wednesday morning on the new Wickford Junction Train Station at 1051 Ten Rod Rd.

Officials hope the station will ultimately become a major link for commuter service provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority that goes from Boston, Providence and T.F. Green Airport in Warwick to South County. The station is scheduled to be completed sometime in 2011.

The total cost of the station is estimated to be $58 million, according to a spokesman for Sen. Jack Reed, who worked to secure the bulk of the project’s government financing. It includes the engineering work, track improvements, train platform construction, the sidetracks and parking garage.

An additional $4.4 million is coming from federal stimulus funds, part of $13.7 million awarded earlier this year to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and the state DOT for transportation projects.

Lisa Vernon-Sparks"

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mental757, on 19 August 2010 - 12:30 PM, said:

PBN 8/13/10:  "R.I. DOT outlines preliminary schedule for future MBTA service to Warwick"
http://pbn.com/detail/51728.html

PROJO 8/17: "Airport’s station to get new routes"
http://www.projo.com...v8.2380421.html

PBN: "Officials break ground on MBTA station at Wickford Junction, will open next year"
http://pbn.com/detail/51804.html

PROJO:
"transportation

Work to begin on Wickford Junction station

The train is coming to Wickford Junction.

After more than a decade of planning and securing funding, the state Department of Transportation is set to break ground Wednesday morning on the new Wickford Junction Train Station at 1051 Ten Rod Rd.

Officials hope the station will ultimately become a major link for commuter service provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority that goes from Boston, Providence and T.F. Green Airport in Warwick to South County. The station is scheduled to be completed sometime in 2011.

The total cost of the station is estimated to be $58 million, according to a spokesman for Sen. Jack Reed, who worked to secure the bulk of the project’s government financing. It includes the engineering work, track improvements, train platform construction, the sidetracks and parking garage.

An additional $4.4 million is coming from federal stimulus funds, part of $13.7 million awarded earlier this year to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and the state DOT for transportation projects.

Lisa Vernon-Sparks"

Does anyone know when construction will begin in Wickford and who the GC is?  

Thanks

[mental757]

09/21/38, on 23 August 2010 - 09:59 AM, said:

Does anyone know when construction will begin in Wickford and who the GC is?  

Thanks

Manafort (sp.) Brothers I believe.  I'd guess it should start soon; heard it was about a 16-month project.

[Frankie811]

Airport to open link to rental cars, trains next month

The new train station and rental-car hub attached to T.F. Green Airport via a sky bridge will open on Oct. 27. Dubbed the InterLink, the new hub is intended to make travel easier by linking airline passengers with easy access to rental cars, bus transportation and commuter trains.

http://www.projo.com...11.1d09d55.html

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Frankie811, on 24 September 2010 - 04:04 PM, said:

Airport to open link to rental cars, trains next month

The new train station and rental-car hub attached to T.F. Green Airport via a sky bridge will open on Oct. 27. Dubbed the InterLink, the new hub is intended to make travel easier by linking airline passengers with easy access to rental cars, bus transportation and commuter trains.

http://www.projo.com...11.1d09d55.html

I can't wait to ride the new escalator over Post Road to rent a car at the new Interlink.  That should be exciting and worth the wait. Not.

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PBN 10/27/10:  "T.F. Green Airport’s $267M InterLink facility opens for business"

http://www.pbn.com/D...facility-,53397

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Rail service (commuter geared at first) will begin on 11/22/10.

http://www.mbta.com/.../Providence.pdf

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PBN:  "MBTA service to Warwick to start Dec. 6"

http://pbn.com/MBTA-...art-Dec-6,53963


PROJO:  "Commuter rail service to T.F. Green starts Dec. 6"

http://www.projo.com...v8.3890322.html