June 17, 2016
Press Releases
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce it will offer special shuttle service to the 35TH Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off taking place at Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Passengers may board the “Special” RIPTA bus at the Newport Gateway Center to go to the Chowder-Cook-Off and then make their return trip at any of the scheduled times. Passengers will be dropped off and picked up at clearly marked Great Chowder Cook-Off bus stops, located at the Newport Gateway Center and Fort Adams State Park. Service is available on a first come, first served basis. Newport Waterfront Events is working closely with RIPTA to encourage event attendees to use public transpiration to this highly-attended event, as parking is limited.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
GATEWAY VISITORS CENTER TO FORT ADAMS
- 11:00AM
- 11:30AM
- 12:00PM
- 12:30PM
- 1:00PM
- 1:30PM
- 2:00PM
- 2:30PM
- 3:00PM
- 3:30PM
- 4:00PM
- 4:30PM
- 5:00PM
- 5:30PM
- 6:00PM
- 6:30PM
FROM FORT ADAMS TO GATEWAY VISITORS CENTER
- 11:30AM
- 12:00PM
- 12:30PM
- 1:00PM
- 1:30PM
- 2:00PM
- 2:30PM
- 3:00PM
- 3:30PM
- 4:00PM
- 4:30PM
- 5:00PM
- 5:30PM
- 6:00PM
- 6:30PM
- 7:00PM
Regular one way fare is $2.00; all RIPTA fare products are accepted. Passengers who spend less than 2 hours at the Cook-Off can purchase a transfer for one dollar for their return trip. Low income persons with a disability or age 65 and above may ride free of charge with a RIPTA No Fare ID Pass.
For more information on the Great Chowder Cook-off, visit http://www.newportwaterfrontevents.com/great-chowder-cook-off/
For more information on RIPTA services, visit www.ripta.com or call 401-781-9400.