May 2, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 52 (Branch/Bryant University) on Monday, May 30, 2016 to accommodate the 8th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Celebration in North Providence. The detour will be in effect from 12:45pm through 2:45pm. Please note that Route 52 will be running on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, May […]
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May 2, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) beginning Saturday, May 28th through Monday, May 30th to accommodate the Gaspee Days Celebration. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day on Saturday, May 28th until the last trip of the day on Monday, May 30th. Route 3 (Warwick […]
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April 25, 2016
Service Change Overview Presentation SAFE Analysis Fall Choose Up – Route 52 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold five public hearings at the end of April on proposed service changes that would affect ten routes that primarily service parts of Providence, East Providence, Pawtucket, North Providence and North Smithfield. If approved, the […]
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April 6, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it is in the process of requalifying all passengers eligible to participate in RIPTA’s Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for lower income senior citizens and persons with disabilities. All participants are required to obtain new passes and the goal is to have this process completed […]
Learn moreApril 5, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is not expecting major detours on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, following a persistent snowstorm Monday that deposited up to eight inches of snow in some parts of the state. As of 7:15 a.m., two routes had detours and street supervisors were checking road conditions throughout the state. Riders […]
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April 5, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold a community meeting to discuss the restructuring of Route 231 South Aquidneck Flex Service on Monday, April 11, 2016. RIPTA is considering making changes to the South Aquidneck Flex Zone to better serve customers in and around Newport. RIPTA is proposing to modify the Flex Zone […]
Learn moreApril 4, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that Routes 21, 27, 29, 55, 66, and 87 are currently on detour on Monday, April 4, 2016 due to the snowstorm. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due to slippery conditions. The […]
Learn moreApril 3, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) wants to know how satisfied their customers are with their bus service. They are inviting their customers to take their fourth annual online Customer Satisfaction Survey, available on the RIPTA website from Monday, April 4 — Sunday, May 1, 2016. Each participant will automatically be entered to win […]
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April 1, 2016
Due to the construction on Woonasquatucket Avenue, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 27 (Broadway/Manton). Inbound and outbound trips will be detoured off of Woonasquatucket Avenue onto Fruit Hill Avenue. The detour will be in beginning Monday, April 4, 2016 until further notice. To accommodate passengers, temporary bus stops have been […]
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