January 16, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) personnel will work hard to provide service during today for those traveling during this inclement weather. However, RIPTA passengers should anticipate 10 to 20 minute delays on all routes due to the inclement weather. Passengers are strongly advised to monitor news reports, check www.RIPTA.com, or social media accounts (Facebook […]
Learn moreJanuary 14, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 21, 2013 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Also on Monday, Flex Services—except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service), which will run on the Sunday schedule—will not be available. RIPTA offices, including the […]
Learn moreJanuary 14, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement the new Route 65 (Wakefield Express) effective Saturday, January 22, 2013. Express service formerly designated as Route 66 (URI/Galilee) will now be designated as Route 65 (Wakefield Express). Weekday trips operating express from Wakefield Mall will now be designated as Route 65 (Wakefield Express). The express […]
Learn moreJanuary 3, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 19, 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 trip time changes, as well as rescheduling for better on-time performance. Other service changes […]
Learn moreDecember 17, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today released the 2013 CommunitySite 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 our […]
Learn moreDecember 14, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is currently accepting applications for funding for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5317 New Freedom Program. Proposals must be submitted by 12:00PM on January 15, 2013 to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. The New Freedom Program is open to private non-profit organizations, state or local governmental authorities, and public or private […]
Learn moreDecember 11, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in observance of Christmas Day and Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in observance of New Year’s Day. The following service changes will also occur for both holidays: Flex Services, including Rte. 210 Kingston […]
Learn moreDecember 10, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will adjust service on Route 210 Kingston Flex , Route 211 Blue Line, and on the URI Hill Climber due to class scheduling and winter break at the University of Rhode Island (URI). RIPTA will suspend service on the URI Hill Climber beginning Tuesday, December 11 2012. RIPTA […]
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