August 13, 2021
Officials from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) were in Newport yesterday to thank the community groups that were instrumental in advocating for the free beach shuttle pilot program that launched this summer. Scott Avedisian, RIPTA’s Chief Executive Officer, said that he wanted to especially thank the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island which recently […]
Learn moreJune 30, 2021
The New Unified Flex Zone Will Bring Weekend Service to Narragansett Effective Saturday, July 3, 2021, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is improving service in Narragansett and South Kingstown by combining Flex Zones in those areas. The two zones are being combined into one, resulting in new weekend service for the Narragansett area […]
Learn moreJune 7, 2021
Hearings Will be Held Thursday, June 10, at 2 pm and 6 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold two virtual hearings on Thursday, June 10, 2021, as it proposes changes to Routes 8X, 13, 14, 21, 22, 29, 30, 62, 66, 203, 210 and 231 for Fall 2021. These changes are […]
Learn moreJuly 28, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 22 (Pontiac Avenue) to accommodate the emergency closing of the Reservoir Avenue Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island. The detour will begin effective today, July 28, 2020 and will last until further notice. Route 22 will not serve bus stops on Reservoir Avenue between Narragansett Avenue […]
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