August 25, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, August 29, 2015. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2015 Fall Service Changes These annual changes are moderate and include the start of selected fall services, trip time changes, […]
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August 18, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nine bus routes in the Pawtucket area on Friday, August 28, 2015 in order to accommodate the Pawtucket Arts Festival’s 17th Annual Taste of the Valley and Blackstone River Party.Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. Routes 1, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 78, 80, and […]
Learn moreAugust 15, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) to accommodate funeral services for First Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna. A native of Bristol, McKenna was killed in Afghanistan last week. The detour will be in effect on Sunday, August 16 from 2pm until 11pm and on Monday, August 17 from 10am until 12pm. The […]
Learn moreAugust 14, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) to accommodate funeral services for First Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna. The detour will be in effect on Sunday, August 16 from 2pm until 11pm and on Monday, August 17 from 10am until 12pm. The Franklin Street Park N’ Ride will not be affected […]
Learn moreRIPTA Service to Run on Sunday/Holiday Schedule in Observance of Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2015
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August 13, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of Labor Day. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on September 7, 2015. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the […]
Learn moreAugust 4, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers to expect delays and detours on most routes due to traffic, downed trees and closed roads in the wake of a severe summer storm. There is no power or phone service at RIPTA headquarters at 705 Elmwood Ave., but all RIde paratransit vans were dispatched […]
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August 4, 2015
Power has been restored to the headquarters of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) on Elmwood Avenue. Now that phones are back in service, passengers in the RIde program can call in to make appointments for trips they need to make tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5, 2015. All RIde vans were dispatched for Tuesday’s appointments […]
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July 29, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour three routes in Providence on Saturday, August 8, 2015 all day and night to accommodate AS220’s Annual Foo Fest. Empire Street will be closed during this time. Routes 20 (Elmwood Ave.), 22 (Pontiac Ave.) and the R-Line (Broad/North Main) will be detoured. The following routes will […]
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