March 12, 2020
Safety and security are the top priority for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) as we work daily to keep Rhode Island moving. Accordingly, RIPTA is announcing enhanced facility-wide cleaning and sanitizing protocols implemented in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As part of our commitment to the citizens of Rhode Island, RIPTA will […]
Learn moreApril 22, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 1, 3, 4, 51, 54, 58, 62 and 72 beginning at 6am on Wednesday, April 29 through 5pm on Thursday, May 7, 2020 to accommodate construction on the Downtown Transit Connector (DTC). The following detours will be in effect from 6am on April 29 through 5pm on […]
Learn moreMarch 30, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 35 (Rumford/Newport Ave) beginning Monday, March 30, 2020 through Wednesday, April 1, 2020 to accommodate construction on Roger Williams Avenue in Rumford. The detour will be in effect from 6:30AM to 7:30PM. The following detour is in effect Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1, 2020: Route 35 […]
Learn moreMarch 18, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that effective immediately, the indoor public waiting area at the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center at 23 America’s Cup Avenue will be closed temporarily. The area will close after 6 pm today, and will remain closed until officials decide it is appropriate to reopen it in […]
Learn moreMarch 17, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that effective immediately, it will temporarily close the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center interior passenger waiting area in Providence. The Authority also announced the temporary closing of its Photo Identification Office in Kennedy Plaza and at its headquarters, 705 Elmwood Avenue in Providence. Passengers at Kennedy […]
Learn moreMarch 16, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it will close the customer service ticket window in the transit hub building at Kennedy Plaza beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and until further notice. Passengers are advised to use the ticket vending machines outside at the Plaza to purchase their fare products. RIPTA also […]
Learn moreFebruary 28, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) to accommodate construction on the Silver Creek Bridge in Bristol. The detour will begin with the first trip of the day on Monday, March 2, 2020 and continue approximately through the end of August 2020. Route 60 Inbound will not serve Hope Street […]
Learn moreFebruary 24, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 13 (Coventry/Arctic/Warwick Mall) in West Warwick on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Route 13 will be on detour from 11:45am until 3pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The following route detour will be in effect on Sunday, March 15, 2020: Route 13 (Coventry/Arctic/Warwick Mall): […]
Learn moreFebruary 24, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven Pawtucket-based bus routes traveling on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pawtucket. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. These following routes will pick up and drop off passengers on Goff Street […]
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