Press Releases
June 19, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 60 (Providence/Newport), 63 (Broadway/Middletown Shops) and 67 (Bellevue/Mansions) on Saturday, June 21, 2014 to accommodate the Newport’s 375th Anniversary Celebration. Broadway will be closed from Admiral Kalbfus Road to Marlborough Street. The detour will be in effect from 10:00am on Saturday, June 21, 2014 until […]
Learn moreJune 16, 2014
With the return of high gas prices, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the ninth annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 19, 2014. The slogan of this year’s National Dump the Pump Day is “Dump the […]
Learn moreJune 9, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 19 (Plainfield/Westminster) in Johnston on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in order to accommodate the Annual Kid’s Fun Day Celebration. The detour will be in effect from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Plainfield Street between Laurel Hill Avenue and Merino Street will be closed during this […]
Learn moreJune 9, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 21, 2014. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. These summer service changes are part of the third phase of RIPTA’s implementation of its Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) which assessed […]
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June 9, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Friday, July 4, 2014, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices in Kennedy Plaza, RIde Reservation Office, and Flex Reservation Office will be closed on Friday, July […]
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June 9, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour the R-Line (Broad/North Main) on Sunday, June 29, 2014 in order to accommodate Cyclovía Providence. The detour will be in effect from 11:00am until 5:00pm. Cyclovía Providence is a car-free event that opens Providence streets to people so that they can walk, skate, run, bicycle, exercise, […]
Learn moreJune 4, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in order to accommodate the RI Pride Parade. Routes R-Line (formerly Routes 11 and 99), 1, 3, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 31, 50, 55, 54, 56, 57, 66, 78, and 92 […]
Learn moreJune 4, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 27 (Broadway/Manton) effective immediately due to sewer construction. The detour will be in effect until further notice. ROUTE 27 (Broadway/Manton)Outbound trips will travel the regular route to the intersection of Broadway and Valley Street, right onto Valley Street, left onto Delaine Street, right onto Manton […]
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June 3, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) on Saturday, June 14, 2014 to accommodate the Gaspee Days Parade. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day on Saturday, June 14, 2014 until 2:00pm. Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) will detour as follows: Inbound trips leaving the Warwick […]
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