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June 23, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that for the next six months it will continue free transportation for passengers enrolled in its program for low income senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Citing additional funding in the new state budget, the Authority said it will now have more time to work with […]
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June 22, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, July 4, 2016, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices in Kennedy Plaza, RIde Reservation Office, and Flex Reservation Office will be closed on Monday, July […]
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June 17, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce it will offer special shuttle service to the 35TH Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off taking place at Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Passengers may board the “Special” RIPTA bus at the Newport Gateway Center to go to the Chowder-Cook-Off and then make […]
Learn moreJune 13, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 18, 2016. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2016 Summer Service Changes These annual changes are minor and include the start of selected summer services, trip time changes, route […]
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June 13, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it will join other public transportation systems nationwide in participating in the 11th annual “National Dump the Pump Day” on June 16th – and some special guests will be at Kennedy Plaza to help commuters start their day with a smile. Mascots from Providence College, […]
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June 8, 2016
After holding five public hearings in April, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has refined the details of fall service changes that will affect ten routes serving parts of Providence, East Providence, Pawtucket, North Providence and North Smithfield. In order to give passengers details on the changes, the Authority is hosting four community meetings this […]
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June 6, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that with the reopening of the Clarence L. Hussey Memorial Bridge, Route 14 (West Bay) will resume regular service on Monday, June 6, 2016. Route 14 (West Bay) has been on detour since the bridge closed for construction on Friday, April 1, 2016. The bridge was […]
Learn moreRIPTA TO EXTEND SERVICE FOR RHODE ISLAND MISSION OF MERCY FREE DENTAL CLINIC ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016
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June 3, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that RIPTA will again extend its service to assist people who are planning to visit the Rhode Island Mission of Mercy (RI MOM) annual free dental clinic which is being held this weekend. The clinic will be at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Lincoln […]
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June 2, 2016
Large, suburban development parks have long proved a challenge to public transportation, and RIPTA is working with consultants to see if creative and effective ways can be found to bring more service to the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown. RIPTA and the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) are asking people who work at the park’s […]
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