Press Releases

June 9, 2014

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Friday, July 4, 2014, in observance of the Fourth of July.   The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.  RIPTA Offices in Kennedy Plaza, RIde Reservation Office, and Flex Reservation Office will be closed on Friday, July […]

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June 9, 2014

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour the R-Line (Broad/North Main) on Sunday, June 29, 2014 in order to accommodate Cyclovía Providence.   The detour will be in effect from 11:00am until 5:00pm. Cyclovía Providence is a car-free event that opens Providence streets to people so that they can walk, skate, run, bicycle, exercise, […]

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June 4, 2014

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in order to accommodate the RI Pride Parade.   Routes R-Line (formerly  Routes  11 and 99), 1, 3, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 31, 50, 55, 54, 56, 57, 66, 78, and 92 […]

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June 4, 2014

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 27 (Broadway/Manton) effective immediately due to sewer construction. The detour will be in effect until further notice. ROUTE 27 (Broadway/Manton)Outbound trips will travel the regular route to the intersection of Broadway and Valley Street, right onto Valley Street, left onto Delaine Street, right onto Manton […]

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June 3, 2014

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) on Saturday, June 14, 2014 to accommodate the Gaspee Days Parade.   The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day on Saturday, June 14, 2014 until 2:00pm.     Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) will detour as follows: Inbound trips leaving the Warwick […]

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May 29, 2014

WHAT: Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Raymond Studley, along with Mayor Scott Avedisian, RIPTA Board Chairman, will address the media regarding the tragic accident that occurred yesterday near Kennedy Plaza. WHO: Raymond Studley, RIPTA CEOMayor Scott Avedisian WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 201412:30PM WHERE: Rhode Island Public Transit Authority705 Elmwood AvenueProvidence, Rhode Island 02907 ###

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May 15, 2014

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) resumed regular service today to Garden City on Route 21 (Reservoir/Garden City). RIPTA detoured Route 21 earlier in April to accommodate repaving in Garden City. Customers can call 781-9400 for additional route information or visit ripta.com.

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May 15, 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 summer breaks at local colleges and universities. RIPTA will reinstate the late night service in September 2014. RIPTA will suspend service the following trips beginning Wednesday, May 14, 2014: […]

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May 13, 2014

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 26, 2014, in observance of Memorial Day.   The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.  Route 52 (Branch/Bryant Univ) In order to accommodate the North Providence Memorial Day Parade, the 1:15pm Outbound trip and 1:56pm […]

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