January 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 moreJanuary 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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