Press Releases

May 22, 2019

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 1, 3, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 51, 54, 55, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 8am to 1pm to accommodate the Southern New England Heart Walk.   Routes 50, 56, and 57 will be […]

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May 20, 2019

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 19 (Plainfield/Westminster) to accommodate the Annual Kids’ Fun Day Celebration. The detour will be in effect beginning at 9:45am on Saturday, June 22, 2019 until 3:15pm that day.  Plainfield Street will be closed between Laurel Hill Avenue and Merino Street during that time. The following […]

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May 10, 2019

How do Rhode Islanders use public transportation?  That’s just one of the questions answered in a new report which details how well current forms of public transportation – including bus, rail and ferry – are performing in the state.   The “State of the System” report is being released as three state agencies continue their work […]

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May 9, 2019

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in order to accommodate the RI Pride Parade.  Routes 1, 3, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 50, 51, 55, 54, 56, 57, 92 and the R-Line will be […]

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May 1, 2019

In recognition of National Bike Month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)’s Commuter Resource RI team is launching its 3RD Annual “Bike to Work Week,” beginning on Monday, May 13 and ending on Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17, 2019. Bike to Work Week is a fun and engaging way to encourage people to […]

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April 23, 2019

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-five bus routes in the Providence area on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in order to accommodate the Providence Rhode Races.   Routes 1, 3, 6, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will be detoured from […]

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April 23, 2019

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven routes in the Providence area on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in order to accommodate preparation for the Providence Rhode Races.   Routes 14, 27, 28, 56, 57, 60 and 66 will be detoured all day and night.  East Approach will be closed; Bus Stops V and […]

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April 23, 2019

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 60, 63 and 67 on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 9am to 3pm to accommodate the annual Aquidneck Island Police Parade. The following detours will be in effect Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 9am to 3pm: Route 60 (Newport/Providence): Trips into the Newport Transportation and […]

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April 23, 2019

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 (RI College/Federal Hill/East Side) to accommodate the Wickenden Area Merchants Association (WAMA) Makers & Merchants Sidewalk Sale.   Route 92 will be detoured beginning at 9:00am until 7:00pm on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Wickenden Street will be closed between Benefit and Brooke Streets during this […]

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