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August 29, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 50 (Douglas Avenue), Route 56 (Chalkstone Avenue) and Route 57 (Smith Street) in the downtown Providence area in order to accommodate the Gloria Gemma Flames of Hope Celebration. The detour will be in effect beginning at 8AM on Thursday, September 27 through Midnight on Sunday, […]
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August 29, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in order to accommodate the Gloria Gemma 5K. Routes 1, 3, 21, 30, 33, 34, 35, 51, 54, 55, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will be detoured from 7:30AM until […]
Learn moreRIPTA SERVICE TO RUN ON SUNDAY/HOLIDAY SCHEDULE IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
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August 28, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, September 3, 2018 in observance of Labor Day. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on September 3, 2018. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the […]
Learn moreAugust 27, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, September 1, 2018. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2018 Fall Service Changes These annual changes are include trip time changes, route redesign, and the discontinuation of a three routes. […]
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August 27, 2018
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, 2018 in observance of Columbus Day, an official state holiday. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on Monday, October 8, 2018. The Flex Service reservation […]
Learn moreAugust 21, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-seven bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in order to accommodate the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Routes 1, 3, 6, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 72, 78, 92 […]
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August 14, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 6 (Prairie/Roger Williams Park Zoo) and the R-Line (Broad/North Main) on Sunday, August 19, 2018 in order to accommodate the Dominican Parade. The detours will be in effect from 8:30am until 12:30pm. The detours are as follows: ROUTE 6 (PRAIRIE/ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO): Inbound trips will […]
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August 8, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 13, 2018 in observance of Victory Day, an official state holiday. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIde and Flex Services RIPTA Flex Services, except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service) which will […]
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August 7, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 6 (Prairie/Roger Williams Park Zoo) and the R-Line (Broad/North Main) on Sunday, August 12, 2018 in order to accommodate the Dominican Parade. The detours will be in effect from 8:30am until 12:30pm. The detours are as follows: ROUTE 6 (PRAIRIE/ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO): Inbound trips will […]
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