December 18, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 20, 2014 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Also on Monday, Flex Services will not be available, except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service), which will run on the Sunday schedule. RIPTA offices, […]
Learn moreDecember 15, 2013
#87 line to Fairmount—no service due to untreated roads. Trips unable to run—6:41a.m.o/b—6:50a.m.i/b (Memorial & Bourdon). No loss of service to Price Rite Diamond Hill Plaza. UPDATE (8:40am): Just resumed regular service.
Learn moreDecember 2, 2013
For the third year, PMG Charities is hosting a FREE festive holiday meal for Rhode Islanders in need. On Saturday, December 14th, from noon to 4 PM, organizers hope that 2,000 people will enjoy a free meal at the RI Convention Center along with holiday music, cookies, a coffee station, and snacks. Gift bags filled with […]
Learn moreDecember 2, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is partnering with the Providence Bruins, WBRU, and Public Kitchen & Bar for the 2nd Annual Fill A Bus Toy Drive to benefit the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The public is invited to help Fill A Bus on Friday, December 6, 2013 from […]
Learn moreDecember 2, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 in observance of Christmas Day and Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in observance of New Year’s Day. The following service changes will also occur for both holidays: Flex Services, including Rte. 210 Kingston […]
Learn moreNovember 27, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will honor Rosa Parks an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus. Sunday, December 1, 2013, marks the 58th anniversary of her act of courage and civil disobedience on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. This year marks Rosa Parks’ centennial birthday; the […]
Learn moreNovember 26, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour eleven bus routes in the Pawtucket area on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in order to accommodate the Turkey Trot 5K. Bus routes 42, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, and 99 will be detoured from the 9:00am – 11:30am. Roosevelt Avenue will be […]
Learn moreNovember 18, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour fifteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, December 8, 2013 in order to accommodate the Downtown Jingle 5K Road Race. Routes 1, 3, 6, 11, 19, 20, 22, 27, 28, 31, 33, 34, 60, 66, and 92 will be detoured from 10:30am until […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. Photo ID Office and Ticket Sales Offices Closed on November 28thThe Photo Identification and Ticket Sales Offices in Kennedy Plaza will not be staffed on […]
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