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November 26, 2014
Accidents along major routes in northern Rhode Island are resulting in extended delays on some bus routes servicing that part of the state, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced late Wednesday afternoon. According to RIPTA, there are numerous accidents along busy arteries such as Routes 146 and 246 and as a result, some […]
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UPDATED – ATTENTION RIDERS: Effective Monday, November 24, 2014: The College Hill tunnel REOPENS and all affected routes return to normal. November 23, 2014
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November 21, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nine bus routes in the Pawtucket area on Thursday, November 27, 2014 in order to accommodate the Turkey Trot 5K road race. Bus routes 1, 71, 72, 73, 75, 78, 79, 80, and R-Line will be detoured from the 9:00am – 11:30am. Roosevelt Avenue will be […]
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November 20, 2014
In order to assist with changes being implemented by the state, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding riders that bus passes for Medicaid-approved trips to doctors’ offices and other medical appointments are no longer available for purchase at participating supermarkets. The state Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is now […]
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November 12, 2014
On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Park & Ride lot on Boyds Lane in Portsmouth will be closed for one day for paving. Drivers are asked to park in the adjacent, older lot where they will be able to make their RIPTA connection. Unless the paving work is delayed by weather, commuters should be able to […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and AARP will host a free “How to Ride RIPTA Workshop” at the Warren Senior Center, 20 Libby Lane, Warren, RI 02885 on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 10:30AM. During this workshop, RIPTA will teach seniors the basics of using public transportation. This free How to Ride RIPTA […]
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October 29, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-eight bus routes and temporarily relocate Bus Stops A, B, C and D in the downtown Providence area beginning at 7:30pm on Thursday, October 30 through 10:30am on Friday, October 31, 2014 in order to accommodate the Presidential visit. All RIPTA bus lines are to expect […]
Learn moreRIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2014
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October 28, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 27, 2014 in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. Photo ID Office and Ticket Sales Offices Closed on November 27thRIPTA offices, including the Photo Identification and Ticket Sales Offices in Kennedy Plaza, will not […]
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October 28, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 67 (Bellevue/Mansions) due to construction on Ruggles Avenue. The detour will be in effect beginning Wednesday, October 29, 2014 and will last for approximately three weeks. The detour is as follows: ROUTE 67 (Bellevue/Mansions)Inbound trips will travel the regular route to the intersection of Ruggles […]
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