July 1, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today the launch of their Bus Stop Realignment Project which will consolidate bus stops statewide. The intent of this project is to improve passenger experience and route efficiency through more consistent spacing of stops. The removal and realignment of many stops system wide will allow RIPTA to […]
Learn moreJune 29, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today the launch of the “Beat Traffic, Try Transit” campaign. The campaign is designed to ease traffic congestion on the Interstate through Providence during peak travel times. Effective July 1, 2013, commuters can take advantage of discounted bus fares from select […]
Learn moreJune 28, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today the launch of their Rider Rewards Program. Through the program, RIPTA is offering discounts at local businesses with the purchase of any RIPTA fare product. The promotional offers begin on Monday, July 1, 2013 and runs all year long. Each year RIPTA will partner with an […]
Learn moreJune 27, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 11 (Broad St.) on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in order to accommodate Cyclovía Providence. The detour will be in effect from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Cyclovía Providence is a car-free event that opens Providence streets to people so that they can walk, skate, run, bicycle, exercise, […]
Learn moreJune 23, 2013
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will reach unhealthy levels in all of Rhode Island in the afternoon on Monday. A 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 quality will be […]
Learn moreJune 17, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Thursday, July 4, 2013, 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 Thursday, July […]
Learn moreJune 6, 2013
Officials from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), Grow Smart Rhode Island, and Mayor Marilyn Strickland of Tacoma, Washington will join RIPTA Board Chair Mayor Scott Avedisian to announce RIPTA’s major initiatives for the coming year, including capital projects, service improvements and enhanced customer information. Like Mayor Avedisian, Mayor Strickland is chair of her local […]
Learn moreJune 3, 2013
Summer Choose Up Flyer The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 22, 2013. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. These annual changes are minor and include the start of selected summer services and trip time changes. […]
Learn moreMay 30, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Town of Burrillville are pleaseto announce that RIPTA will offer special shuttle service to the Burrillville Farmers’ Market. Passengers may board the “Special” RIPTA van every Saturday at the following designated stops and time points from Saturday, June 15 – Saturday August 10, 2013: Bayberry Commons […]
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