If this kind of stuff interests you I recommend checking out this plan for electric rapid rail using the Northeast corridor right-of-way for dedicated service to a dozen stops throughout RI, I thought this looked great: https://archive.org/details/ri-rapid-rail-final/page/n1/mode/1up

Here’s another one that goes more in depth about a dedicated RI service using the NEC, there are several other examples including the Shoreline East service in CT: https://transitforwardri.com/pdf/Strategy%20Paper%209%20Passenger%20Rail.pdf

Honestly this makes more sense to me than trying to take a bunch of land or lanes for an entirely new ROW for light rail, imo. The Paw/CF station unlocks so much potential, exciting times!

Often overlooked but I will plug Plouffe’s in downtown Pawtucket as well as Sparky’s nearby on Dexter in Central Falls as classic, delicious and affordable breakfast diners. Bonus (and more lunch oriented) would be Stanley’s for a local and unique burger experience