February 3, 2015
On Tuesday, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) elaborated on the policies and procedures it has in place regarding its security cameras at the newly-renovated Kennedy Plaza transit hub. RIPTA officials said that they are committed to balancing the need to provide sufficient security for the public while also protecting individuals’ privacy. RIPTA officials […]
Learn moreJanuary 30, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is planning on operating all regular service and RIde trips on Monday, February 2, 2015, but is advising riders to keep checking for detours and delays as a storm is expected to bring substantial snow to the state. Updates will be posted on RIPTA’s website (www.ripta.com), Facebook (@RideRIPTA) […]
Learn moreJanuary 27, 2015
Due to the duration of Winter Storm Juno and continuing hazardous road conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will continue to suspend all service throughout Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Service will resume as soon as conditions are safe for RIPTA vehicles to travel and RIPTA will announce when service is reinstated. Authority officials […]
Learn moreJanuary 27, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will begin restoring regular route service starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 following blizzard conditions that caused the cancellation of all service on Tuesday. The authority will focus on restoring service where roads are safe and passable, but even then some routes may face detours […]
Learn moreJanuary 26, 2015
In anticipation of blizzard conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will suspend all service effective 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Service will be reinstated as soon as conditions are safe for RIPTA vehicles to travel. RIPTA will announce when service is reinstated. RIPTA passengers should anticipate delays on all routes before […]
Learn moreJanuary 26, 2015
Snow accumulation and ice build-up pose serious challenges for Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) operations and our transit customers. Many people rely on walking and transit as their primary way to get around, and without a wide, clear path through snow and ice, it is especially difficult for people with disabilities, seniors, and children […]
Learn moreJanuary 20, 2015
When Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza boards a RIPTA bus Tuesday morning to commute to downtown, he will be joined by Ray Studley, CEO of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), and Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, Chairman of RIPTA’s Board of Directors. The officials will take a regular-route bus from Mayor Elorza’s home neighborhood in […]
Learn moreJanuary 16, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is looking forward to welcoming riders back to Kennedy Plaza on Saturday, January 17, 2015, when the downtown transit hub reopens after several months of renovation work to make it safer and more aesthetically appealing. RIPTA staffers will be at the plaza from about 8 a.m. to 3 […]
Learn moreJanuary 12, 2015
As 2015 begins, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is looking forward to another year of great community partnerships and making worthwhile contributions to the people and places we serve. Over the past year, RIPTA has been proud to lend support to a wide variety of worthy causes – whether it was filling a […]
Learn more