March 2, 2022
Detours will occur between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 50, 56, 57 in Providence on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Routes 56 and 57 will be on detour from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Route 50 will be on […]
Learn moreMarch 2, 2022
Detours will occur between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 60, 63, and 67 in Newport on Saturday, March 12, 2022, to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The following route changes will be in effect on Saturday, March 12, 2022: Route 60 (Newport/Providence): Inbound trips […]
Learn moreMarch 1, 2022
Buses will not stop at the Pawtucket Transit Center between 9am and 2pm on March 5, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven Pawtucket-based bus routes traveling on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 9am to 2pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pawtucket. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during […]
Learn moreFebruary 25, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that fourteen routes are on detour today, Friday, February 25, 2022 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 14, 18, 27, 32, 34, 55, 56, 60, 63, 64, 71, 87 and 92 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather […]
Learn moreFebruary 24, 2022
Heavy Snow Could Make Travel Difficult Friday Morning In anticipation of a winter storm impacting the state on Friday, February 25, 2022, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours by signing up for email alerts at RIPTA.com. Service information will be available at RIPTA.com/alerts , […]
Learn moreFebruary 22, 2022
Testing Site at Transit Center on Main Street Opens Friday, February 25, 2022 Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the City of Pawtucket announced that a new COVID-19 testing site will be opening on Friday, February 25, 2022 at its transit center in the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council headquarters at […]
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Virtual Public Meetings Will Be Held Thursday, February 24, and Tuesday, March 8, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will host virtual public meetings on proposed changes to bus service in downtown Providence on Thursday, February 24, and Tuesday, March 8, 2022. In light of […]
Learn moreFebruary 11, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will celebrate Transit Equity Day today, along with transportation and climate organizations. Organized by the Labor Network for Sustainability, this initiative advocates for nationwide accessible, environmentally-sustainable, and equitable public transportation. Chief Executive Officer Scott Avedisian, along with other RIPTA officials and members of the board, will attend the […]
Learn moreFebruary 10, 2022
Mandate Effective through March 18, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation, including trains and buses, is still in effect. The extended mandate, which has been in place since February 1, 2021, is […]
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