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September 28, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 1, 2017 in order to accommodate the Gloria Gemma 5K Road Race. Routes 1, 3, 21, 30, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will […]
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September 28, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it will hold a follow-up session to update the public on its work on the State’s Coordinated Public Transit/Human Services Transportation Plan. The meeting will be held on October 3, 2017, from 4 to 6 pm, in the Transportation Conference Room at 269 Melrose Street […]
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September 22, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour two routes on Sunday, September 24, 2017, to accommodate the Annual Central Falls Car Show. Dexter Street will be closed from Rand Street to Cross Street. Detours will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Routes 72 and 75. Route 72 (Weeden/Central Falls):Inbound trips […]
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September 13, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, September 17, 2017 in order to accommodate the CVS/Pharmacy Downtown 5K Road Race. Routes 1, 3, 21, 30, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will […]
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September 11, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is considering changes to improve bus service in downtown Providence and is inviting the public to provide input. Future service changes are being planned in order to maximize opportunities that will be created by upcoming capital investments including the Downtown Transit Connector (DTC) and the Providence Intermodal Transportation […]
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September 6, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven Pawtucket-based bus routes traveling on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to accommodate the Irish Musick Festival 5K in Pawtucket. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. These following routes will pick up and drop off passengers on Goff Street […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will temporarily relocate bus stops in front of the Rhode Island Convention Center on Thursday, September 7 through Sunday, September 10, 2017 in order to accommodate HASCON. Sabin Street in front of the Rhode Island Convention Center will be closed during this time. Routes 27, 28 and 92 passengers […]
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September 5, 2017
A moment of respite or reflection in the midst of the hustle and bustle of our busy days. That is what the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Rhode Island’s State Poet Laureate hope to create for thousands of public transit riders. RIPTA and Poet Laureate Tina Cane today announced the launch of “Poetry in […]
Learn moreRIPTA SERVICE TO RUN ON SUNDAY/HOLIDAY SCHEDULE IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
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August 21, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on September 4, 2017. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the […]
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