Press Releases
January 27, 2012: RIPTA and Senator Juan M. Pichardo to Hold Community Meeting on Proposed Improvements to Elmwood Avenue’s Bus Stop Layout
January 10, 2012: RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 16, 2012
December 19, 2011: RIPTA Schedules 2012 Community Site Visits for Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities
December 19, 2011: RIPTA ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
December 14, 2011: RIPTA To Run Holiday Service Schedule On Sunday, December 25, 2011 and Sunday, January 1, 2012
November 17, 2011: RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2011
November 16, 2011: RIPTA to Detour Thirteen Routes in Providence on Thursday, November 24th
November 16, 2011: DUE TO NEW TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS, RIPTA TO RESTRUCTURE ROUTE 55 (ADMIRAL/PROVIDENCE COLLEGE) BEGINNING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
November 10, 2011: RIPTA CEO Responds to Bus Operator Deaths
November 2, 2011: STATE REPRESENTATIVE RAYMOND GALLISON JOINS RIPTA IN CELEBRATING NEW BUS SHELTER AT BRISTOL VETERANS HOME ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011
November 1, 2011: RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Veterans Day Friday, November 11, 2011
October 25, 2011: RIPTA to Detour Thirteen Routes in Providence to Accommodate the Monster Mini Dash 5K on Sunday, October 30th
October 18, 2011: RIPTA & the City of Providence Will Hold Three Open Houses to Hear Feedback on Proposed Streetcar Route
October 6, 2011: RIPTA to Detour Twelve Routes to Accommodate the Gloria Gemma 5K Road Race on Sunday, October 9, 2011
October 6, 2011: RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Columbus Day Monday, October 10, 2011
October 3, 2011: New England Bike-Walk Summit :: Friday, October 7, 2011
September 30, 2011: RIPTA to Detour Three Routes in Downtown Providence to Accommodate the “Get Motivated Business Seminar” on Monday, October 3, 2011
September 30, 2011: RIPTA to Detour Route 42 (Hope Street) to Accommodate the Miriam Hospital Fall Festival on Sunday, October 2, 2011
September 20, 2011: RIPTA’S FALL SERVICE CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
September 16, 2011: NATIONAL “DON’T X OUT TRANSIT” CAMPAIGN RALLY EVENT TO TAKE PLACE IN PROVIDENCE
September 13, 2011: RIPTA to Detour 4 Routes in Providence to Accommodate the CVS/Pharmacy Downtown 5K on Sunday, September 18th
September 9, 2011: Due to Washington Street Closure, RIPTA to Detour Nine Routes on Tuesday, September 13th and Wednesday, September 14th
September 9, 2011: RIPTA Route 54 (Lincoln/Woonsocket) to Service NEW Wal-Mart Supercenter in North Smithfield Beginning Wednesday, September 14th
August 31, 2011: RIPTA’S “FREE ZOO AND TROLLEY TOO” PROMOTION IS THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2011
August 30, 2011: RIPTA Service to Run on Sunday/Holiday Schedule in Observance of Labor Day Monday, September 5, 2011
August 29, 2011: Due to Hurricane Effects, RIPTA to Detour Eight Routes Until Further Notice
August 26, 2011: RIPTA's bus waiting room will be closed at the Pawtucket Transit Center on Saturday, Sunday, and possibly Monday due to Hurricane Irene. In addition, RIPTA's bus waiting room at the Newport Gateway Center will be closed on Sunday.
August 11, 2011: RIPTA Board Meeting Date changed to AUGUST 22, 2011 at 1:30pm at RIPTA’s Elmwood Division in the transportation conference room located at 265 Melrose Street in Providence, Rhode Island.
August 10, 2011: Due to Construction on Park Street, RIPTA to Detour Route 50 (Douglas Ave.) and Route 55 (Admiral/Providence College) Until August 2013
August 7, 2011: RIPTA to Detour 12 Routes to Accommodate 13th Annual Pawtucket Arts Festival on Friday, September 9th and Saturday, September 10th
August 5, 2011: RIPTA’S “FREE ZOO AND TROLLEY TOO” PROMOTION
August 5, 2011: RIPTA to Detour 22 Routes in Providence to Accommodate the Rock n’ Roll Marathon on Sunday, August 7, 2011
August 5, 2011: RIDOT Reopens Union Avenue Bridge, RIPTA Route 18 (Union Avenue) Resumes Regular Route
August 3, 2011: RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Victory Day Monday, August 8, 2011
August 1, 2011: RIPTA to Host Community Meeting in Pawtucket on Thursday, August 4, 2011, Regarding Proposed Statewide Service Reductions
July 29, 2011: RIPTA TO PROVIDE FREE BEACH BUS SERVICE ON SUNDAY, JULY 31ST IN CELEBRATION OF GOVERNOR’S BAY DAY
July 28, 2011: Complimentary Fares on Route 18(Union Avenue) End on Monday, August 1, 2011
July 27, 2011: RIPTA to Host Community Meeting in Glocester on Monday, August 1, 2011, Regarding Proposed Statewide Service Reductions
July 23, 2011: Due to Construction, RIPTA to Detour Route 87 (Fairmount/Walnut Hill)
July 22, 2011: AIR QUALITY ALERT - HEALTH ADVISORY - SATURDAY JULY 23
July 21, 2011: AIR QUALITY ALERT - HEALTH ADVISORY
July 18, 2011: Air Quality Alert for Monday, July 18, 2011
July 15, 2011: RIPTA Changes Public Hearing Venue in Newport County from Newport City Hall to Newport CCRI Campus
July 13, 2011: RIPTA AND PAWTUCKET MAYOR DONALD R. GREBIEN HOST RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY TO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY HYBRID TROLLEYS IN PAWTUCKET
July 6, 2011: RIPTA to Detour 15 Routes in Providence to Accommodate the Amica Ironman 70.3 on Sunday, July 10, 2011
July 5, 2011: Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, July 6, 2011
July 1, 2011: Due to Construction on Draper Avenue, RIPTA to Detour Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) Until Further Notice
June 30, 2011: RIPTA to Hold 10 Public Hearings on Proposed Service Reductions Statewide
June 30, 2011: RIPTA’S “FREE ZOO AND TROLLEY TOO” PROMOTION IS THIS SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2011
June 28, 2011: RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Fourth of July Monday, July 4, 2011
June 23, 2011: RIPTA’S SUMMER SERVICE CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT JULY 2, 2011
June 16, 2011: RIPTA to Detour 15 Routes in Providence and Temporarily Relocate Bus Stops to Accommodate the Pridefest Pride Parade on Saturday, June 18, 2011
June 10, 2011: Due to Construction, RIPTA to Detour Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) On Saturday, June 11, 2011
June 8, 2011: AIR QUALITY ALERT - HEALTH ADVISORY
June 2, 2011: RIPTA’S “FREE ZOO AND TROLLEY TOO” IS THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011
May 27, 2011: RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2011
May 26, 2011: RIPTA to Detour Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) to Accommodate the Gaspee Days Celebration on Saturday, May 28th through Monday, May 30th
May 19, 2011: RIPTA to Detour 11 Routes in Pawtucket to Accommodate the Blackstone Valley Half Marathon on Saturday, May 21, 2011
May 13, 2011: Due to RIDOT Pawtucket River Bridge Replacement Project, RIPTA to Detour Route 42 and Route 99 Starting May 16, 2011
May 5, 2011: RIPTA’S “FREE ZOO AND TROLLEY TOO” PROMOTION STARTS THIS SATURDAY
April 29, 2011: RIPTA AND SENATOR JACK REED TEAM UP TO OFFER RHODE ISLANDERS A FREE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY WAY TO TRAVEL TO THE ZOO
April 26, 2011: RIPTA to Detour Three Bus Routes in Newport for Aquidneck Island Police Parade on Sunday, May 15, 2011
April 25, 2011: Due to East Side Tunnel Closing, RIPTA to Detour Six Routes In Providence April 27 – 29 and May 2, 2011
April 25, 2011: RIPTA to Detour 20 Routes in Providence and Temporarily Relocate Bus Stops to Accommodate the Cox Providence Rhode Races on Sunday, May 1st
April 20, 2011: RIPTA to Detour Routes 14 (West Bay) and 64 (Newport/URI) to Accommodate the Jamestown Bridge 10K Race on Saturday, April 23, 2011
April 11, 2011: Due to Construction, RIPTA to Temporarily Modify Route 19 (Plainfield/Westminster)
April 5, 2011: Providence Core Connector Study - Update
April 1, 2011: Due to Construction, RIPTA to Temporarily Move Bus Stop at Jamestown Ferry Landing, on Route 64 (Newport/URI)
March 29, 2011: Due to Demolition of Old I-195 Overpass, RIPTA to Detour Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) and Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) Effective Immediately
March 16, 2011: RIPTA Announces “Rhody Ten” Photo Contest
March 15, 2011: RIPTA to Detour Four Bus Routes in Providence On Saturday, March 19, 2011 for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 8, 2011: RIPTA to Detour Bus Routes in Newport On Saturday, March 12, 2011 for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 3, 2011: RIPTA to Detour 12 Bus Routes in Pawtucket On Saturday, March 5, 2011 for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
February 28, 2011: FINAL DAYS FOR OLD-STYLE SENIOR AND DISABLED BUS PASSES
February 11, 2011: Due to Winter Storm Effects, Three RIPTA Bus Routes Remain on Detour Today, Friday, February 11, 2011
February 11, 2011: Due to Construction, RIPTA to Detour Route 64 (Newport/URI)
February 3, 2011: RIPTA Board Approves Revisions to the Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities Policy
January 31, 2011: Due to Heavy Snow Accumulation, RIPTA to Detour Seven Bus Routes Starting Monday, January 31, 2011
January 31, 2011: Due to Heavy Snow Accumulation, RIPTA to Detour Route 64 Newport/URI Starting Monday, January 31, 2011
January 31, 2011: RIPTA Passengers Should Expect Cancellations and Delays During Winter Snow Storm Tomorrow Tuesday, February 1, 2011
January 27, 2011: Due to Winter Storm, RIPTA to Detour Bus Routes On Thursday, January 27, 2011
January 27, 2011: RIPTA Passengers Should Expect Delays During Inclement Weather Today Thursday, January 27, 2011
January 21, 2011: RIPTA Passengers Should Expect Cancellations and Delays During Winter Snow Storm Today
January 12, 2011: RIPTA Passengers Should Expect Cancellations and Delays During Winter Snow Storm Today
January 12, 2011: Due to Winter Storm, RIPTA to Detour Seven Bus Routes On Wednesday, January 12, 2011
January 10, 2011: RIPTA Introduces Newly Restructured Route 6 Prairie Ave - RWP Zoo
January 6, 2011: RIPTA’S WINTER SERVICE CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2011
January 3, 2011: RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 17, 2011
December 29, 2010: RIPTA To Run Holiday Service Schedule On Saturday, January 1, 2011
December 22, 2010: RIPTA Photo ID Closed Saturday, December 25, 2010, Monday, December 27, 2010, Saturday, January 1, 2011 and Monday, January 3, 2011
December 9, 2010: Due to Funeral Procession for Central Falls Fire Chief Rene Coutu, RIPTA to Detour Bus Routes 72 (Weeden/Central Falls) and Route 75 (Dexter/Lincoln Mall) On Saturday, December 11, 2010
November 22, 2010: RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2010
November 16, 2010: DUE TO ANTICIPATED TRAFFIC CONJESTION AT PPAC, RIPTA TO TEMPORARILY RELOCATE BUS STOPS
November 16, 2010: RIPTA BOARD ANNOUNCES NEW CEO
November 10, 2010: Study Identifies Three Potential Transit Routes in Downtown Providence
November 1, 2010: RIPTA to Detour 4 Routes in Providence to Accommodate the Gloria Gemma 5K Road Race on Saturday, October 9, 2010
October 20, 2010: RIPTA To Run Holiday Service Schedule On Saturday, December 25, 2010 and Saturday, January 1, 2011
October 14, 2010: RIPTA to Relocate Route #54 (Lincoln/Woonsocket) and Route #73 (Fairlawn/Twin River/CCRI) South Entrance Twin River Stop On Saturday, October 16, 2010 For the RI Amazing Wish Race
October 6, 2010: RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Columbus Day Monday, October 11, 2010
September 21, 2010: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY, SENATOR JACK REED AND OTHER CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATES HOST RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY TO CELEBRATE ARRIVAL OF NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY HYBRID TROLLEY AND HYBRID BUS
September 16, 2010: RIPTA to Detour 4 Routes in Providence to Accommodate the CVS/Pharmacy Downtown 5K on Sunday, September 19th
October 21, 2009: KENNEDY PLAZA TO RELOCATE BUS STOPS FOR ASPHALT REPAVING PROJECT
July 17, 2008: Due to RIDOT Weight Restrictions for Brown Street Bridge, RIPTA to Implement New Detour for Route 14, Starting Thursday, July 17th
July 7, 2008: Due to Re-opening of Division Street Bridge, RIPTA Route #99 (Providence/Pawtucket) Resumes Travel on Division Street
July 3, 2008: Due to RIDOT Weight Restrictions for Walker Street Bridge, RIPTA to Detour Route 53, Starting Wednesday, July 9th
June 26, 2008: RIPTA EXPRESS SERVICE TO SOUTH COUNTY BEACHES STARTS SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH
June 25, 2008: RIPTA Restores Former Route 40 Service in Response to Community Requests
June 25, 2008: RIPTA to Detour Route 19 (Plainfield/Westminster) in Johnston to Accommodate Annual Kids’ Fun Day Celebration on Saturday, June 28, 2008
June 25, 2008: RIPTA to Detour 11 Routes in Providence to Accommodate the Cox Charities Cycling Classic on Saturday, June 28th
June 12, 2008: RIPTA PROVIDED DIOCESE OF PROVIDENCE WITH 1,166 RIPTIK BOOKS