September 27, 2024

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the East Side Tunnel will remain closed for repairs and renovations through October 31, 2024. Routes 1, 32, 33, 34, 40 and 61x will continue to be on detour through the end of October to accommodate East Side Tunnel construction. The Tunnel closed for repairs […]

September 1, 2024

September 20, 2024

$1.8 Million Project Improves Transit Accessibility and Rider Experience Governor McKee, members of the State’s Congressional delegation and General Assembly, municipal leaders, and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today to celebrate the completion of the $1.8 Million Bus Stop Enhancement Project at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Knight Campus in […]

September 16, 2024

New amenity building will feature public restrooms and indoor waiting area Governor McKee, members of the State’s Congressional delegation and General Assembly, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), municipal leaders, and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today to celebrate the start of construction on a new passenger amenity building at the Pawtucket-Central Falls […]

September 12, 2024

Public Invited to Share Feedback Through Online Survey and Public Meetings The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Metro Connector Study, a major initiative to explore options for providing fast, frequent and reliable service that connects major transportation hubs, regional activity centers, and residential neighborhoods across metropolitan […]

September 6, 2024

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour forty bus routes in the Providence area on Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8, 2024, to accommodate PVDFest. Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 9X, 10X, 12X, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24L, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 50, 51, […]

September 2, 2024

Newport Ferry Shuttle Will Switch to Fall Schedule On Tuesday, September 3, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.  All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in recognition […]

August 23, 2024

Travel On Your Terms with RIPTA’s Innovative Flex On Demand Mobile App Starting Monday, August 26, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will debut a new microtransit pilot program starting Monday, August 26, 2024. The pilot, called Flex On Demand, is designed to revolutionize how Rhode Islanders experience public transit. This innovative service […]

August 5, 2024

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is proud to announce the success of its first annual Christmas in July Food Drive, an initiative that brought together its dedicated employees to help alleviate hunger for families and individuals across the state. RIPTA’s effort comes at a crucial time, with children losing access to school meals […]