June 9, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 21, 2014. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. These summer service changes are part of the third phase of RIPTA’s implementation of its Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) which assessed […]
Learn moreJune 9, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Friday, July 4, 2014, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices in Kennedy Plaza, RIde Reservation Office, and Flex Reservation Office will be closed on Friday, July […]
Learn moreJune 9, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour the R-Line (Broad/North Main) on Sunday, June 29, 2014 in order to accommodate Cyclovía Providence. The detour will be in effect from 11:00am until 5:00pm. Cyclovía Providence is a car-free event that opens Providence streets to people so that they can walk, skate, run, bicycle, exercise, […]
Learn moreJune 4, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in order to accommodate the RI Pride Parade. Routes R-Line (formerly Routes 11 and 99), 1, 3, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 31, 50, 55, 54, 56, 57, 66, 78, and 92 […]
Learn moreJune 4, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 27 (Broadway/Manton) effective immediately due to sewer construction. The detour will be in effect until further notice. ROUTE 27 (Broadway/Manton)Outbound trips will travel the regular route to the intersection of Broadway and Valley Street, right onto Valley Street, left onto Delaine Street, right onto Manton […]
Learn moreJune 3, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) on Saturday, June 14, 2014 to accommodate the Gaspee Days Parade. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day on Saturday, June 14, 2014 until 2:00pm. Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) will detour as follows: Inbound trips leaving the Warwick […]
Learn moreMay 29, 2014
WHAT: Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Raymond Studley, along with Mayor Scott Avedisian, RIPTA Board Chairman, will address the media regarding the tragic accident that occurred yesterday near Kennedy Plaza. WHO: Raymond Studley, RIPTA CEOMayor Scott Avedisian WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 201412:30PM WHERE: Rhode Island Public Transit Authority705 Elmwood AvenueProvidence, Rhode Island 02907 ###
Learn moreMay 15, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) resumed regular service today to Garden City on Route 21 (Reservoir/Garden City). RIPTA detoured Route 21 earlier in April to accommodate repaving in Garden City. Customers can call 781-9400 for additional route information or visit ripta.com.
Learn moreMay 15, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will adjust service on Routes 52 (Branch/Bryant Univ), 55 (Admiral/Prov College) and 60 (Providence/Newport) due to class scheduling and summer breaks at local colleges and universities. RIPTA will reinstate the late night service in September 2014. RIPTA will suspend service the following trips beginning Wednesday, May 14, 2014: […]
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