August 16, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, October 10, 2016 in observance of Columbus Day, an official state holiday. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on Monday, October 10, 2016. The Flex Service reservation […]
Learn moreAugust 16, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-two bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, September 18, 2016 in order to accommodate the CVS/Pharmacy Downtown 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 16, 2016
It’s our birthday! Created by the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1964, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) began operations on July 1, 1966, making this our 50th anniversary year. Before then, the state had been served by a patchwork of private companies and a variety of vehicle types as public transit grew up with […]
Learn moreAugust 15, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, September 3, 2016. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2016 Fall Service Changes These annual changes are major and include trip time changes, route enhancements, rescheduling for better on-time performance […]
Learn moreJuly 28, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour the R-Line (Broad/North Main) on Sunday, August 7, 2016 in order to accommodate the Dominican Parade. The detours will be in effect from 9:00am until 12:00pm. The detours are as follows: R-LINE (BROAD/NORTH MAIN): Inbound tripswill travel the regular route to the intersection of Broad and […]
Learn moreJuly 28, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-six routes in the Providence area on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13, 2016 in order to accommodate the World of X Games: KRob Flips Providence. BMX Legend Kevin Robinson will make a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest ramp-to-ramp, no-handed backflip on a BMX bike […]
Learn moreJuly 28, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 21 (Reservoir/Garden City) on Sunday, October 2, 2016 in order to accommodate the Hot On Your Heels 5K. The detour will be in effect from 8am to 12pm on October 2, 2016. For more information on the 5K, visit http://goo.gl/pFQBj5. The route will detour as follows: […]
Learn moreJuly 22, 2016
Due to major road construction on Main Street in Warren, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport). The detour will be in effect Monday, July 25 through Wednesday, July 27 during the following times: Monday, July 25: 7pm-6am Tuesday, July 26: 7pm-3am Wednesday July 27: 7pm-6am The route will detour […]
Learn moreJuly 21, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 60, 63 and 67 in Newport to accommodate construction on Broadway. The detour will be in effect from Monday, July 25, 2016 until further notice. A temporary bus stop will be added at the corner of Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard and Collins Street. The following […]
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