Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center, 300 Pine Street, Pawtucket, RI
Routes 1, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 78, 80, and the R-Line serve the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center where you can connect with MBTA Commuter Rail service to Boston and Providence.
Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Passenger Amenity Building is open 8am - 5pm daily.
The RIPTA Information Window inside the building is open weekdays 8am – 4pm (closed 12pm - 1pm).
View the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center terminal map here.
History
Construction began in September 2024. On January 20, 2026, Governor McKee, members of the State’s Congressional delegation and General Assembly, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), municipal leaders, and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered to celebrate the opening of the new passenger amenity building at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center. The passenger facility features public restrooms, driver restrooms and break room, a waiting area with seating and real-time passenger information screens, and a security office. RIPTA will also have a staffed customer service window to assist riders as needed. This building will improve the passenger experience for both bus and rail passengers. Click here to learn more.
“Transit With Love”
The passenger building at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center features original artwork entitled “Travel With Love” by local artist Angie González. The murals depict two hands of different skin tones forming a heart, symbolizing diversity, unity, and connection. Rhode
Island native flowers bloom at the center, representing local identity and growth, while monarch butterflies reflect migration, movement, and transformation. A subtle clock highlights the importance of time in travel, and the flowing thread references the yarn ball at the Pawtucket/Central Falls train station. Together, these elements connect place, movement, and community, grounding the mural in its location at the bus hub in front of the station.
Angela “AGONZA” Gonzalez is a Providence–based muralist and multidisciplinary artist whose work is rooted in bold visual storytelling and a deep commitment to community. With a background in design and theatre from the University of Rhode Island, she brings a unique understanding of space, movement, and narrative to her art.
Her murals are visually striking and thoughtfully composed to respond to the environments they inhabit and the people who pass through them. AGONZA’s work frequently explores themes of identity, culture, and connection, using color, form, and symbolism to reflect the lived experiences of diverse communities. Her ability to translate shared stories into large-scale public artwork makes her especially well suited for spaces that serve as crossroads of daily life.
AGONZA’s design reflects Rhode Island’s broader commitment to integrating art into everyday public spaces. Commissioned by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) through Rhode Island’s Public Art Law, the artwork is part of a statewide program that mandates one percent of all state capital construction and renovation funds be dedicated to public art.
Through this initiative, the State affirms that “public art creates a more humane environment: one of distinction, enjoyment, and pride for all citizens,” a vision that aligns seamlessly with AGONZA’s community-centered approach to art.
