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December 17, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, December 25, 2014 in observance of Christmas Day and Thursday, January 1, 2015 in observance of New Year’s Day. The following service changes will also occur for both holidays: Flex Services, including Rte. 210 Kingston […]
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RIPTA Winter Changes Flyer The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 17, 2015. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. Kennedy Plaza ReopeningRIPTA will permanently relocate bus stops into Kennedy Plaza beginning Saturday, January 17, 2015 now […]
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December 9, 2014
NEW KENNEDY PLAZA BUS STOP MAP EFFECTIVE JANUARY 17, 2015 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will welcome passengers back to the newly-renovated Kennedy Plaza transit hub on Saturday, January 17, officials announced Tuesday. The plaza has been closed since the summer as RIPTA and the City of Providence worked to enhance the safety […]
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December 8, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will adjust service on Route 210 Kingston Flex , Route 211 Blue Line, and on the URI Hill Climber due to class scheduling and winter break at the University of Rhode Island (URI). RIPTA will suspend service on the URI Hill Climber beginning Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Beginning […]
Learn moreDecember 4, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will host a free “How to Ride RIPTA Workshop” at the Westerly Senior Center, 39 State Street, Westerly, RI on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 10:30AM. During this workshop, RIPTA will teach seniors the basics of using public transportation. This free How to Ride RIPTA Workshop program, developed […]
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December 3, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit) to accommodate the Thayer Street Holiday Stroll. The detour will be in effect beginning at 11:00am on Sunday, December 14, 2014 until 4:30pm that afternoon. For more information on the stroll, visit http://www.thayerstreetdistrict.com. The following detour will be in effect on Sunday, December 14, […]
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December 3, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit) to accommodate the Hope Street Winter Stroll. The detour will be in effect beginning at 3:00pm on Thursday, December 4 until 8:30pm that night. The following detour will be in effect on December 4, 2014: Route 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit): Northbound trips will travel the regular […]
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December 2, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour eighteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, December 14, 2014 in order to accommodate the Downtown Jingle 5K Road Race. Bus routes 6, 17, 19, 20, 22, 27, 28 will be detoured from 9:30am until 1pm. Bus routes R-Line, 1, 3, 31, 33, 34, 50, […]
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November 28, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will honor Rosa Parks, an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus. Monday, December 1, 2014, marks the 59th anniversary of her act of courage and civil disobedience on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. To pay tribute to Rosa Parks and […]
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