September 11, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is considering changes to improve bus service in downtown Providence and is inviting the public to provide input. Future service changes are being planned in order to maximize opportunities that will be created by upcoming capital investments including the Downtown Transit Connector (DTC) and the Providence Intermodal Transportation […]
Learn moreSeptember 6, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven Pawtucket-based bus routes traveling on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to accommodate the Irish Musick Festival 5K in Pawtucket. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. These following routes will pick up and drop off passengers on Goff Street […]
Learn moreSeptember 6, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will temporarily relocate bus stops in front of the Rhode Island Convention Center on Thursday, September 7 through Sunday, September 10, 2017 in order to accommodate HASCON. Sabin Street in front of the Rhode Island Convention Center will be closed during this time. Routes 27, 28 and 92 passengers […]
Learn moreSeptember 5, 2017
A moment of respite or reflection in the midst of the hustle and bustle of our busy days. That is what the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Rhode Island’s State Poet Laureate hope to create for thousands of public transit riders. RIPTA and Poet Laureate Tina Cane today announced the launch of “Poetry in […]
Learn moreAugust 21, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on September 4, 2017. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the […]
Learn moreAugust 21, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, September 2, 2017. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. These fall changes include improved service between South County (including the University of Rhode Island’s South Kingstown campus) and Providence due […]
Learn moreAugust 10, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 14, 2017 in observance of Victory Day, an official state holiday. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIde and Flex Services RIPTA Flex Services, except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service) which will […]
Learn moreAugust 10, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 6 (Prairie/Roger Williams Park Zoo) and the R-Line (Broad/North Main) on Sunday, August 13, 2017 in order to accommodate the Dominican Parade. The detours will be in effect from 9:00am until 12:00pm. The detours are as follows: ROUTE 6 (PRAIRIE/ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO): Outbound tripswill […]
Learn moreAugust 9, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour the R-Line (Broad/North Main) in Providence on Saturday, August 12, 2017 all day and night to accommodate AS220’s Annual Foo Fest. Empire Street will be closed during this time. The following route will detour all day and night on August 12, 2017: R-Line (Broad/North Main): Northbound trips […]
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