June 13, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 18, 2016. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2016 Summer Service Changes These annual changes are minor and include the start of selected summer services, trip time changes, route […]
Learn moreJune 13, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it will join other public transportation systems nationwide in participating in the 11th annual “National Dump the Pump Day” on June 16th – and some special guests will be at Kennedy Plaza to help commuters start their day with a smile. Mascots from Providence College, […]
Learn moreJune 8, 2016
After holding five public hearings in April, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has refined the details of fall service changes that will affect ten routes serving parts of Providence, East Providence, Pawtucket, North Providence and North Smithfield. In order to give passengers details on the changes, the Authority is hosting four community meetings this […]
Learn moreJune 6, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that with the reopening of the Clarence L. Hussey Memorial Bridge, Route 14 (West Bay) will resume regular service on Monday, June 6, 2016. Route 14 (West Bay) has been on detour since the bridge closed for construction on Friday, April 1, 2016. The bridge was […]
Learn moreJune 3, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that RIPTA will again extend its service to assist people who are planning to visit the Rhode Island Mission of Mercy (RI MOM) annual free dental clinic which is being held this weekend. The clinic will be at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Lincoln […]
Learn moreJune 2, 2016
Large, suburban development parks have long proved a challenge to public transportation, and RIPTA is working with consultants to see if creative and effective ways can be found to bring more service to the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown. RIPTA and the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) are asking people who work at the park’s […]
Learn moreMay 26, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour three bus routes in Providence on Saturday, July 2, 2016 to accommodate Aqua – a revolutionary water celebration. Routes 27, 28, and 92 will be detoured from 10:00am to midnight. For more information on this event, visit http://www.thisisaqua.com/ . The following routes will be detoured on Saturday, July 2, 2016: […]
Learn moreMay 26, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) on Saturday, June 11, 2016 to accommodate the Gaspee Days Parade. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day on Saturday, June 11, 2016 until 2:00pm. Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) will detour as follows: Inbound trips will […]
Learn moreMay 26, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twelve bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in order to accommodate the RI Pride Parade. Routes 1, 3, will be detoured from 7:30pm until 9pm. Routes 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 31, 35, 78, 92 and the R-Line will be detoured […]
Learn more