Press Releases
October 28, 2012
As Hurricane Sandy continues to move toward New England, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is working closely with emergency officials to prepare for possible service impacts caused by flooding or high wind conditions. RIPTA will run regular service tomorrow, Monday, October 29, 2012. RIPTA’s hurricane emergency preparedness plan focuses first on safety and […]
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October 22, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour fifteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 28, 2012 in order to accommodate the Monster Mini Dash 5K Road Race. Routes 1, 3, 6, 11, 19, 20, 22, 27, 28, 31, 33, 34, 60, 66, and 92 will be detoured from 10:00am […]
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October 15, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 55 (Admiral/Prov College) on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in order to accommodate the Providence College Friar 5K. The detour will be in effect from 9:30am to 11:30am on October 20th. The route will detour as follows: Route 55 (Admiral/ Prov College) Inbound: Trips into downtown Providence […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes and temporarily relocate Bus Stop Q in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 7th, 2012 in order to accommodate the Gloria Gemma Downtown 5K Road Race. Francis Street will be closed from 6:00am until 2:30pm. Route 50 (Douglas Ave.), Route 54 (Lincoln/Woonsocket), […]
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September 25, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, October 8, 2012 in observance of Columbus Day, an official state holiday. The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on Monday, October 8, 2012. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the […]
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September 21, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will no longer detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) in the downtown Bristol area beginning Friday, September 21, 2012. RIPTA implemented the detour on Monday, April 2, 2012 to accommodate the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) construction in downtown Bristol. With the completion of construction, Route 60 (Providence/Newport) will […]
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RIPTA Temporary Bus Stops for FirstWorks Festival Providence, Rhode Island, September 13, 2012… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will relocate bus stops in Kennedy Plaza and detour thirty-two bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in order to accommodate the FirstWorks Festival: On The Plaza. The detours will be […]
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Choose Up Flyer 9-22-12 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, September 22, 2012. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. These annual changes are minor and include trip time changes, as well as rescheduling for better on-time […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes and temporarily relocate Bus Stop Q in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, September 16, 2012 in order to accommodate the CVS/Pharmacy Downtown 5K Road Race. Francis Street will be closed from 6:00am until 2:30pm. Route 50 (Douglas Ave.), Route 54 (Lincoln/Woonsocket), Route […]
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