Press Releases
April 19, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and AARP will host a free “How to Ride RIPTA Workshop” at Stillwater Heights, 30 Central Street, Harrisville, RI on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:30AM. During this workshop, RIPTA will teach seniors the basics of using public transportation including how to use RIPTA’s Flex Service. This free […]
Learn moreApril 17, 2013
Due to construction on Woonasquatucket Avenue, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 27 (Broadway/Manton) effective immediately until further notice. All trips on Route 27 (Broadway/Manton) will not travel on Woonasquatucket Avenue until further notice. Route 27 (Broadway/Manton) detour is as follows: ALL Inbound trips will travel via George Waterman Road. Outbound trips will […]
Learn moreApril 17, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service changes in all five Rhode Island counties on May 29th, May 30th, June 3rd, June 4th, June 5th, and June 6th. The Authority announced that the proposed changes in service statewide are a result of RIPTA’s ongoing Comprehensive Operational Analysis. The […]
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April 9, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) wants to know how satisfied their customers are with their bus service. They are inviting their customers to take the American Bus Benchmarking Group Customer Satisfaction Survey, available online from Sunday, April 7 – Sunday, May 5, 2013. Each participant will be automatically entered to win a RIPTA prize […]
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April 5, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour eleven bus routes in Providence on Sunday, April 28, 2013 to accommodate the Get Gored for Good Festival Fundraiser. Routes 1, 3, 6, 11, 20, 22, 30, 52, 60, 66, and 72 will be detoured from 11:00am until the end of the day. Bus Stop Q […]
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April 4, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven bus routes in the Providence area on Sunday, April 21, 2013 to accommodate the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Bicycle Race. Routes 33, 34, 52, 54, 60, 72, and 99 will be detoured from 7:00am to 3:00pm. In addition to the eleven detoured routes, […]
Learn moreApril 3, 2013
Due to Narragansett Bay Commission construction on Hope Street, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 42 (Hope St). Hope Street will be closed between Chace Avenue and Rochambeau Avenue during construction for this project. RIPTA will detour Route 42 beginning with the first trip on Monday, April 15, 2013, and continue […]
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March 11, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is considering options for providing transit service to the Tiverton area and is urging the public to provide feedback on how to effectively serve the community. RIPTA will host a community meeting to solicit input on March 18, 2013 from 7:00PM to 8:30PM at the Tiverton Town Hall, […]
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March 8, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 87 (Fairmount/Walnut Hill) due to the winter storm. Route 87 trips will not service Fairmount Street and Morin Heights until further notice. RIPTA personnel will work hard to provide service during today for those traveling during this inclement weather. Passengers are strongly advised to monitor news reports, […]
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