January 6, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven routes in downtown Providence on Tuesday, January 13, while the East Side Tunnel will be closed for inspection. Routes 1, 35, 40, 49, 61X, 78, and 92 will be detoured from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The tunnel, which was closed for three days in […]
Learn moreJanuary 5, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 19, 2015 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Also on Monday, Flex Services will not be available, except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service), which will run on the Sunday schedule from 10am […]
Learn moreDecember 23, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 (RI College/Federal Hill/East Side) to accommodate Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) construction. The detour will be in effect beginning Monday, January 5, 2015 and is expected to continue through the end of the year. The Atwells Avenue Bridge will be closed during construction. […]
Learn moreDecember 18, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will adjust service on Routes 52 (Branch/Bryant Univ), 55 (Admiral/Prov College) and 60 (Providence/Newport) due to class scheduling and winter breaks at local colleges and universities. RIPTA will reinstate the late night service in January 22, 2015. RIPTA will suspend service the following trips beginning Thursday, December […]
Learn moreDecember 17, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is partnering with Whole Foods Markets and other sponsors for its 3rd annual Stuff-A-Bus food drive to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank on Saturday, December 20, 2014. RIPTA staff members will be at the Whole Foods at University Heights on North Main Street in Providence and […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, December 25, 2014 in observance of Christmas Day and Thursday, January 1, 2015 in observance of New Year’s Day. The following service changes will also occur for both holidays: Flex Services, including Rte. 210 Kingston […]
Learn moreDecember 15, 2014
RIPTA Winter Changes Flyer The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 17, 2015. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. Kennedy Plaza ReopeningRIPTA will permanently relocate bus stops into Kennedy Plaza beginning Saturday, January 17, 2015 now […]
Learn moreDecember 9, 2014
NEW KENNEDY PLAZA BUS STOP MAP EFFECTIVE JANUARY 17, 2015 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will welcome passengers back to the newly-renovated Kennedy Plaza transit hub on Saturday, January 17, officials announced Tuesday. The plaza has been closed since the summer as RIPTA and the City of Providence worked to enhance the safety […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will adjust service on Route 210 Kingston Flex , Route 211 Blue Line, and on the URI Hill Climber due to class scheduling and winter break at the University of Rhode Island (URI). RIPTA will suspend service on the URI Hill Climber beginning Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Beginning […]
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