February 7, 2023
Providence, Rhode Island, February 7, 2023…… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced plans today to construct a new bus shelter honoring civil rights icon Rosa Parks. The bus shelter will be located in front of the Powers Building at the intersection of Smith Street and Park Street in Providence, across from the State […]
Learn moreJanuary 11, 2023
Published on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be launching a Request for Proposals on January 17, 2023, for the joint development of a new, modern Transit Center [r20.rs6.net] on Dorrance Street in Downtown Providence. The RFP will be released via Ocean State Procures […]
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December 23, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Flex Services Flex Services will not be available on Monday, […]
Learn moreDecember 13, 2022
CANCELLED – Hearing Scheduled for December 20, 2022 in Foster The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold a public hearing on a proposed service change to Route 10x (North Scituate Park-n-Ride) on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in Foster. RIPTA is proposing to extend the route to serve a new Park-n-Ride lot in Foster, […]
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December 11, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in order to accommodate the Downtown Jingle 5K Road Race. Bus Routes 1, 14, 17, 19, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line […]
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November 22, 2022
All RIPTA Offices Will be Closed on Monday, December 26, 2022 and Monday, January 2, 2023 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Sunday, December 25, 2022, in observance of Christmas Day, and Sunday, January 1, 2023, in observance of New Year’s Day. RIPTA […]
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