September 16, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and AARP will host a free “How to Ride RIPTA Workshop” at Donovan Manor, 19 Chapel Street, Newport, RI 02840 on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 10:30AM. During this workshop, RIPTA will teach seniors the basics of using public transportation. This free How to Ride RIPTA Workshop program, […]
Learn moreSeptember 16, 2014
Due to the closing of the Tidewater Drive Bridge in Warwick Neck for construction, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will install an inbound and outbound temporary bus stop to accommodate passengers. Route 3A Warwick Neck will now service new temporary bus stops at the intersection of Long Meadow and Tidewater Drives. RIPTA’s Route […]
Learn moreSeptember 15, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold a community meeting to update the public on the restructuring of Route 63 (Broadway/Middletown) on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Changes to Route 63 include the elimination of service on West Main Road, including service to Oxbow Apartments; passengers can use Route 60 to access these areas. […]
Learn moreSeptember 8, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today a call for art for the 2014 RIPTA T-shirt design contest. RIPTA is looking for a vibrant, eye-catching, unique design that can be used on a promotional T-shirt. The winner will receive a $200 Warwick Mall gift card. “This is a great way to involve the […]
Learn moreSeptember 4, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty bus routes and temporarily relocate Bus Stops L, M, N, and O in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, September 21, 2014 in order to accommodate the CVS/Pharmacy Downtown 5K Road Race. Francis Street will be closed from 6:00am until 2:30pm. Route 50 (Douglas Ave.), Route […]
Learn moreAugust 26, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour ten bus routes in the Pawtucket area on Friday, September 5, 2014 in order to accommodate the Pawtucket Arts Festival – Taste of Blackstone. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. Routes 1, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 78, 80, 98 and the R-Line will […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit) on Sunday, September 7, 2014 in order to accommodate Cyclovía Providence. The detour will be in effect from 11:00am until 5:00pm. Hope Street will be closed between 9th Avenue and Rochambeau Avenue for this event. Cyclovía Providence is a car-free event that opens […]
Learn moreAugust 26, 2014
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will reach unhealthy levels in portions of Rhode Island during the afternoon on Wednesday. A very hot and very humid air mass with west to southwest winds will be present at that time, which will lead to unhealthy air conditions. The poor air […]
Learn moreAugust 25, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, September 1, 2014 in observance of Labor Day. RIDE AND FLEX SERVICESThe statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on September 1, 2014. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the RIde […]
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