Press Releases
May 29, 2014
WHAT: Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Raymond Studley, along with Mayor Scott Avedisian, RIPTA Board Chairman, will address the media regarding the tragic accident that occurred yesterday near Kennedy Plaza. WHO: Raymond Studley, RIPTA CEOMayor Scott Avedisian WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 201412:30PM WHERE: Rhode Island Public Transit Authority705 Elmwood AvenueProvidence, Rhode Island 02907 ###
Learn moreMay 15, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) resumed regular service today to Garden City on Route 21 (Reservoir/Garden City). RIPTA detoured Route 21 earlier in April to accommodate repaving in Garden City. Customers can call 781-9400 for additional route information or visit ripta.com.
Learn moreMay 15, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will adjust service on Routes 52 (Branch/Bryant Univ), 55 (Admiral/Prov College) and 60 (Providence/Newport) due to class scheduling and summer breaks at local colleges and universities. RIPTA will reinstate the late night service in September 2014. RIPTA will suspend service the following trips beginning Wednesday, May 14, 2014: […]
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May 13, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 26, 2014, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. Route 52 (Branch/Bryant Univ) In order to accommodate the North Providence Memorial Day Parade, the 1:15pm Outbound trip and 1:56pm […]
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May 13, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) beginning Saturday, May 24th through Monday, May 26th to accommodate the Gaspee Days Celebration. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day on Saturday, May 24th until the last trip of the day on Monday, May 26th. Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) will […]
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May 13, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty bus routes in the Providence area to accommodate the Day of Portugal Parade. The East Approach Trolley Pavilion will be closed to traffic on Sunday, June 8, 2014; routes 6 and 92 will be detoured all day and night. Routes 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, […]
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May 13, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 42 (Hope Street) to accommodate the Hope Street Merchants Association Festival. The detour will be in effect beginning at 11:00am on Saturday, May 31, 2014 until 7:00pm that day. The following route detour will be in effect on May 31, 2014: Route #42 (Hope Street) […]
Learn moreMay 12, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that Route 67 (Bellevue/Mansions/Salve Regina) trolley service will operate on a detour on Sunday, May 18, 2014 to accommodate Salve Regina University’s Commencement Ceremony. All inbound and outbound trips on Route 67 will travel straight on Bellevue Avenue from 9 am to 2 pm. Route 67 will not […]
Learn moreMay 6, 2014
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today their Commuter Resource RI (CRRI) Program has partnered with NuRide to offer rewards to Rhode Island residents for reducing their carbon footprint. NuRide, the nation’s largest commuter rewards program, was developed to encourage people to choose healthier and greener transportation options. NuRide is a free service and […]
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