October 6, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 30, 2016 in order to accommodate the Monster Dash 5K Road Race. This road race course will take runners through RIPTA’s historic bus tunnel. Routes 1, 33, 34, and 92 will be detoured from 10:00am […]
Learn moreSeptember 1, 2016
Due to the closing of the Hussey Memorial Bridge in Wickford for repairs, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 14 (West Bay). The detour will be in effect from Tuesday, September 6 through Tuesday, November 15, 2016. The route will detour as follows: Route 14 (West Bay): Inbound trips will travel the […]
Learn moreAugust 23, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 20 (Elmwood Ave./T.F. Green Airport), 22 (Pontiac Ave.) and the R-Line (Broad/North Main) on Saturday, September 10, 2016 in order to accommodate Roger on the Block. The detours will be in effect from 10:00am until 7:00pm. For more information on the Roger Williams University School […]
Learn moreAugust 22, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-two bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 2, 2016 in order to accommodate the Gloria Gemma 5K Road Race. Routes 1, 3, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and […]
Learn moreAugust 18, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that as of September 1, 2016, RIPTA will no longer accept the blue and orange bus passes for its Seniors and People with Disabilities Bus Pass Program. All eligible passengers and pass holders must requalify for the NEW Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program. Under the […]
Learn moreAugust 18, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-two bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in order to accommodate the Color Run 5K Road Race. Routes 1, 3, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit) to accommodate the Thayer Street Art Festival Fete. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day until 8pm. For more information on the festival, visit http://festivalfete.com. The following detour will be in effect on Sunday, September 25, 2016: Route […]
Learn moreAugust 18, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, September 5, 2016 in observance of Labor Day. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on September 5, 2016. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the […]
Learn moreAugust 16, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nine bus routes in the Pawtucket area on Friday, August 26, 2016 in order to accommodate the Pawtucket Arts Festival’s 18th Annual Taste of the Valley and Blackstone River Party. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. Routes 1, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 78, 80, […]
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