Press Releases
June 15, 2021
RIPTA Proud to Be Part of Team that Worked on Transit Forward RI 2040 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is proud to be part of the team that worked on the Transit Master Plan that has been cited for an award by Grow Smart RI. The Transit Master Plan, called Transit Forward RI 2040, was chosen as […]
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June 8, 2021
Proposal from Transit Authority Would Create New Public Restrooms and Retain Interior Facilities for Drivers Scott Avedisian, Chief Executive Officer of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), and Nick DeCristofaro, President of Local 618 of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), today responded to calls for the reopening of public restrooms in the transit building at […]
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June 7, 2021
Hearings Will be Held Thursday, June 10, at 2 pm and 6 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold two virtual hearings on Thursday, June 10, 2021, as it proposes changes to Routes 8X, 13, 14, 21, 22, 29, 30, 62, 66, 203, 210 and 231 for Fall 2021. These changes are […]
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May 27, 2021
Passengers Who Cannot Comply Due to Disability Must Contact RIPTA Prior To Travel As the State eases most COVID-19 precautions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the federal mandate requiring that face masks be worn when using public transportation — including subways and […]
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May 26, 2021
RIPTA Offices Will Be Closed on the Holiday The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, May 31, 2021, in observance of Memorial Day, an official state holiday. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices, will be closed on the Monday holiday. RIde and Flex Services The […]
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Year-round Service Is Augmented by Summer ‘Beach Bus’ Which Offers Express Service from Key Locations Starting in June As a statewide transit agency, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) works to balance the service needs of urban and business centers with residents’ desire to access recreation sites. RIPTA offers year-round service to a number of […]
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May 17, 2021
Virtual Public Workshop Will Be Held Thursday, May 20, at 6 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is proposing changes to Routes 8X, 13, 14, 21, 22, 29, 30, 62, 66, 203, 210 and 231as the transit authority works on a long-range plan to improve service in West Bay and South County communities. […]
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