RI Bridging the Gap
@ribridginggap
RI Bridging the Gap, a group advocating for safety barriers on RI bridges & supporting all affected by suicide.
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http://facebook.com/ribridgingthegap 13-07-2021 00:26:51
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All are welcome to attend this historic community event. Come show your support for all affected by these preventable tragedies. For more info, email [email protected]
For more information on submitting verbal and written testimonials In Favor of Senate Bill #586, email [email protected]
Rhode Island Current: The bill sponsored by Joe Solomon, a Warwick Democrat, requires the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) to design and construct barriers and/or netting on the Mount Hope Bridge, Pell, and the Jamestown-Verrazzano bridges by next year. Companion
Suicide prevention advocates say R.I. bridges need barriers and they need them now rhodeislandcurrent.com/2023/05/25/sui… via Rhode Island Current
Melissa Cotta, head of RI Bridging the Gap, which is dedicated to #SuicidePrevention, with a focus on deaths from Rhode Island's four tallest bridges, discusses her mission and the terrible tragedy that began her journey. Read more in this week's Q&A: oceanstatestories.org/q-a-with-melis…