May 29, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 22, 2019. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2019 Summer Service Changes These annual changes are mostly minor and include the start of selected summer services and trip time […]
Learn moreMay 22, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour thirty-two bus routes in the Providence area on Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9, 2019 in order to accommodate PVDFest. Routes 1, 3, 6, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, […]
Learn moreMay 22, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour eight bus routes in the Providence area on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in order to accommodate preperations for PVDFest. Routes 14, 27, 28, 49, 56, 57, 60, and 66 will be detoured all day and night; East Approach will be closed during this time. The following routes […]
Learn morePress Releases
May 22, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 1, 3, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 51, 54, 55, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 8am to 1pm to accommodate the Southern New England Heart Walk. Routes 50, 56, and 57 will be […]
Learn morePress Releases
May 20, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 19 (Plainfield/Westminster) to accommodate the Annual Kids’ Fun Day Celebration. The detour will be in effect beginning at 9:45am on Saturday, June 22, 2019 until 3:15pm that day. Plainfield Street will be closed between Laurel Hill Avenue and Merino Street during that time. The following […]
Learn morePress Releases
May 10, 2019
How do Rhode Islanders use public transportation? That’s just one of the questions answered in a new report which details how well current forms of public transportation – including bus, rail and ferry – are performing in the state. The “State of the System” report is being released as three state agencies continue their work […]
Learn morePress Releases
May 9, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in order to accommodate the RI Pride Parade. Routes 1, 3, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 50, 51, 55, 54, 56, 57, 92 and the R-Line will be […]
Learn morePress Releases
May 1, 2019
In recognition of National Bike Month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)’s Commuter Resource RI team is launching its 3RD Annual “Bike to Work Week,” beginning on Monday, May 13 and ending on Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17, 2019. Bike to Work Week is a fun and engaging way to encourage people to […]
Learn moreApril 23, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-five bus routes in the Providence area on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in order to accommodate the Providence Rhode Races. Routes 1, 3, 6, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will be detoured from […]
Learn more