December 1, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit) to accommodate the Hope Street Winter Stroll. The detour will be in effect beginning at 3:00pm on Thursday, December 3, 2015 until 8:30pm that night. The following detour will be in effect on December 3, 2015: Route 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit): Northbound trips will travel the regular […]
Learn moreNovember 30, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Friday, December 25, 2015 in observance of Christmas Day and Friday, January 1, 2016 in observance of New Year’s Day. The following service changes will also occur for both holidays: Flex Services, including Rte. 210 Kingston […]
Learn moreNovember 30, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour fourteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, December 6, 2015 in order to accommodate the Downtown Jingle 5K Road Race. Bus routes 1, 3, 6, 20, 22, 27, 28, 30, 33, 34, 60, 66, 92 and the R-Line will be detoured from 10:30am until […]
Learn moreNovember 19, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven routes in Providence on Monday, November 23, 2015, while the East Side Tunnel is closed for repaving. Routes 1, 35, 40, 49, 61X, 78, and 92 will be detoured from 5am until Midnight. The detours for Routes 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit), 35 (Rumford), 40 (Butler/Elmgrove), 49 (Camp […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour six bus routes in the Pawtucket area on Thursday, November 26, 2015 in order to accommodate the Turkey Trot 5K. Bus routes 1, 71, 72, 75, 78, and R-Line will be detoured from 9am – 12pm. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. The following […]
Learn moreNovember 18, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is partnering with Whole Foods, Shore’s Market, and i Heart Radio for the 4Th Annual Stuff A Bus Food Drive to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The public is invited to help Stuff A Bus by donating nonperishable food items such as canned goods and boxed cereal. RIPTA will be […]
Learn moreNovember 12, 2015
Look for the red ribbons! Hundreds of bus drivers will be wearing red ribbons next week as the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) asks all employees to participate in the 29TH annual “Tie One on for Safety” campaign sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The campaign, which asks adults to display red ribbons on their cars, is […]
Learn moreNovember 10, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour six routes in Providence on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, while the East Side Tunnel is closed for repaving. Routes 1, 35, 40, 49, 78, and 92 will be detoured from 5am until Midnight. The detours for Routes 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit), 35 (Rumford), 40 (Butler/Elmgrove), 49 (Camp Street), […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 26, 2015 in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. Photo ID Office and Ticket Sales Offices Closed on November 26th RIPTA offices, including the Photo Identification and Ticket Sales Offices in Kennedy Plaza, will not be […]
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