Press Releases
March 14, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that it is running regular service today, Wednesday, March 14, 2018, following the suspension of service yesterday due to severe winter weather. Riders may experience some delays or detours due to slippery road conditions or streets still being cleared. They are also advised to use extreme caution […]
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March 13, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that thirty-one routes are on detour today, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 18, 21, 29, 30, 32, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 71, 87 and 92 are currently on detour. RIPTA will not […]
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March 13, 2018
With road conditions deteriorating and today’s severe winter storm forecasted to extend into the early evening, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that all service will be suspended by 3:30 PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Safety is RIPTA’s top priority, and intensifying storm conditions are making it dangerous to remain on the road. […]
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Service to Park N’ Ride Lots and Flex Service Suspended on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 In anticipation of a severe winter storm impacting the state on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that it will not service Park N’ Ride lots on Tuesday and there will also be no […]
Learn moreMarch 8, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that two routes are on detour today, Thursday, March 8, 2018 due to winter weather effects. Routes 29 and 87 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due to decreased visibility and […]
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March 8, 2018
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 3, 2018 from 8am to 1pm to accommodate the Southern New England Heart Walk. Routes 50, 56, and 57 will be […]
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March 6, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 13 in West Warwick on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Route will be on detour from 12pm to 4pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The following route detour will be in effect on Sunday, March 11, 2018: Route 13 (Coventry/Arctic/Warwick Mall): Inbound trips will travel […]
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March 5, 2018
Due to construction on the Clyde Bridge in West Warwick, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 29 beginning with the first trip of the day on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. The detour will remain in effect through approximately the end of June 2018. The detours will be as follows: Route 29 […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 (RI College/Federal Hill/East Side) to accommodate the Wickenden Area Merchants Association (WAMA) Makers & Merchants Sidewalk Sale. Route 92 will be detoured beginning at 9:00am until 6:00pm on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Wickenden Street will be closed between Benefit and Brooke Streets during this […]
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