January 31, 2014
A seasonal closing of the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, located downtown at 175 Main St., will begin on Saturday, Feb. 1 and extend until the end of March, according to Barney Heath, executive director of the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency. The closing coincides with a seasonal slow period for tourism traffic to the Visitor Center. The […]
Learn moreJanuary 27, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is partnering with Alex and Ani Charity by Design, WPRI 12, Cox Media, WHJJ 920 News Radio, Coast 93.3 and B101 for the Stuff A Bus with Love Teddy Bear Drive to benefit the Hasbro Children’s Hospital. The public is invited to help Stuff A Bus by donating […]
Learn moreJanuary 24, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that Route 6 (Prairie/R.W. Zoo) will be realigned on Monday, January 27, 2014. RIPTA began detouring Route 6 (Prairie/R.W. Zoo) on Friday, January 3, 2014 due to effects from the first major snowstorm of the season. In order to better serve passengers, Route 6 (Praire/R.W. Zoo) […]
Learn moreJanuary 23, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) quickly restored bus service as conditions allowed, as the state recovered from the recent severe winter storm. Customers are advised to use extra caution at bus stops, as conditions may slippery. RIPTA monitored the situation closely to determine when it was safe to resume service. The safety of […]
Learn moreJanuary 22, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that due to the effects of the winter storm, six bus routes will be on detour starting today until further notice.The safety of our employees and passengers is RIPTA’s top priority. RIPTA apologizes for the inconvenience and asks for the public’s understanding as we work around the […]
Learn moreJanuary 21, 2014
In anticipation of severe winter storm conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will suspend all RIde Program services except for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and vital medical trips on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. All RIde Program services will be reinstated on Thursday, January 23, 2014. RIPTA passengers should anticipate delays on all […]
Learn moreJanuary 21, 2014
In anticipation of the winter storm, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to sign up for electronic News Updates at http://www.ripta.com/detours-news; RIPTA will e-mail system disruption notices to passengers on this distribution list. Passengers are strongly advised to monitor news reports, check http://www.ripta.com/ and RIPTA’s social media outlets (Facebook @RideRIPTA ,Twitter @RIPTA_RI) for service advisory updates. Customers […]
Learn moreJanuary 10, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that due to icy conditions on Trenton Street, Route 92 (RI College/Federal Hill/East Side) will be on detour effective immediately until further notice. The safety of our employees and passengers is RIPTA’s top priority. The following route is on detour today, Friday, January 10, 2014 until […]
Learn moreJanuary 9, 2014
Due to concrete pouring for a floor at the Wheeler School’s new Center for Community and Performing Arts, Angell Street will be closed between Brook and Hope Streets on Friday, January 10, 2014. As a result, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 35 (Rumford) 40 (Butler/Elmgrove/Tunnel) and 78 (Beverage Hill/Newport Ave.) […]
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