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November 12, 2015
Look for the red ribbons! Hundreds of bus drivers will be wearing red ribbons next week as the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) asks all employees to participate in the 29TH annual “Tie One on for Safety” campaign sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The campaign, which asks adults to display red ribbons on their cars, is […]
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November 10, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour six routes in Providence on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, while the East Side Tunnel is closed for repaving. Routes 1, 35, 40, 49, 78, and 92 will be detoured from 5am until Midnight. The detours for Routes 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit), 35 (Rumford), 40 (Butler/Elmgrove), 49 (Camp Street), […]
Learn moreRIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2015
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November 2, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 26, 2015 in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. Photo ID Office and Ticket Sales Offices Closed on November 26th RIPTA offices, including the Photo Identification and Ticket Sales Offices in Kennedy Plaza, will not be […]
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October 28, 2015
AVISO DE AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS SOBRE ADOPCIÓN DE PROPUESTA DE NUEVA ESTRUCTURA DE PASAJES Y REGULACIONES AL REGLAMENTO DE PASAJES REDUCIDOS Proposed Fare Structure Proposed Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program Summary Of Proposed Changes To The Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program Public Hearing Flyer Public Hearing Flyer in Spanish NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED ADOPTION […]
Learn moreOctober 27, 2015
Officials from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will join elected officials and community leaders Friday to announce a pilot program that will offer a new public transportation option in the Westerly-Hope Valley region of the state. The press conference will be held at 10:45am Friday, October 30, 2015, outside the main entrance of […]
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October 23, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 25, 2015 in order to accommodate the Monster Dash 5K Road Race. This road race course will take runners through RIPTA’s historic bus tunnel. Routes 1, 35, 78, and 92 will be detoured from 10:30am […]
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October 19, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in observance of Veterans Day, an official state holiday. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. The Flex Service reservation […]
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October 14, 2015
Representatives of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will participate in a community meeting organized by the Alliance for a Livable Newport (ALN) on October 15, 2015. The meeting is an opportunity for the public to receive an update on plans to repair exterior damage which the Gateway Center suffered in 2012 due to […]
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October 7, 2015
MEETING PRESENTATION 10-14-15 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is considering changing some of its fares, including a new reduced fare for lower income passengers who are elderly or have disabilities. These changes are being considered as the part of a comprehensive fare study that the Authority launched in the spring. Due to the […]
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