March 5, 2012
Representative Scott A. Slater joins RIPTA and AARP at the West End Community Center on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 10:00am to launch workshop series. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced the launch of the “How to Ride RIPTA Workshop” series, created for the state’s senior community. Officials from RIPTA and AARP will […]
Learn moreMarch 5, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour four bus routes in Providence on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Service will resume with regularly scheduled trips after 2:30 pm. The following route detours will be in effect on Saturday, March 10, 2012: […]
Learn moreMarch 2, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour 12 Pawtucket-based bus routes traveling on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pawtucket. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. RIPTA will provide a shuttle bus from Main Street at Roosevelt to the […]
Learn moreMarch 1, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced new hours of operation for the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center. Effective immediately, the plaza will close one hour earlier in an effort to conserve resources and improve efficiencies. The Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center will be open 7 days a week and holidays from 6:00 am […]
Learn moreFebruary 10, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today expresses its strong opposition for the provisions in House bill H.R. 3864, the federal American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act, which would eliminate dedicated federal fuels taxes for public transit and create long-term uncertainty for public transportation funding for the first time since the Reagan administration. […]
Learn moreFebruary 10, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has launched their state-wide “See. Stop. Speak.” Safety and Security Awareness Program. This initiative is part of Transit Watch, a public awareness and education campaign developed by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On February 14, 2012, RIPTA passengers can expect to find […]
Learn moreFebruary 3, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Board of Directors approved proposed revisions to the Bus Card Program which the Authority provides for individuals with disabilities and seniors. The proposed revisions were reviewed and approved by the Board at their January 23, 2012 meeting. The new Bus Pass Program policy will take effect on February […]
Learn moreFebruary 1, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Senator Juan M. Pichardo (District 2) will hold a community meeting to present suggested improvements to bus stops along Elmwood Avenue. The Route 20/Elmwood Avenue Project is part of RIPTA’s Key Bus Route Improvement Program. These proposed improvements are scheduled to be completed by October 2013. The […]
Learn moreJanuary 4, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today released the 2012 Community Site Visit Schedule for the Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities. Every week, RIPTA’s Photo Identification staff travel to communities throughout the state to provide bus passes to qualified seniors and individuals with disabilities, who are unable to get to […]
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