February 26, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 31 (Cranston St.) in order to improve on-time performance. This route has been severely impacted by traffic generated by Central and Classical High Schools on Westminster Street. The detour, effective immediately, will be in effect from 3:00pm – 4:00pm until further notice. RIPTA is working […]
Learn moreFebruary 25, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twelve Pawtucket-based bus routes traveling on Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pawtucket. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. These following routes will pick up and drop off passengers at the Navigant […]
Learn moreFebruary 18, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that all bus service has been officially resumed. In anticipation of blizzard conditions, RIPTA suspended all service on, Friday, February 8, 2013 at noon. RIPTA began restoring restored bus service as conditions allowed on Monday, February 11, 2013. RIPTA worked closely with emergency officials to determine […]
Learn moreFebruary 18, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging the public to provide feedback on how to improve transit services in Rhode Island. As part of a statewide review of transit services called a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA), RIPTA staff is hoping to hear from both users and non-users of the system. “As part of […]
Learn moreFebruary 13, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that there will be a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony at the Paratransit Operations Center, 705 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island at 11:30 am on Friday, February 15, 2013. RIPTA, alongside Governor Lincoln Chafee and Senator Jack Reed, will be celebrating the arrival of the first thirty […]
Learn moreFebruary 10, 2013
Providence, Rhode Island, February 11, 2013 — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that bus service will be reinstated beginning with the first trip of the day on Monday, February 11, 2013. However, heavily accumulated snow in some areas and unplowed snow on secondary roads, make it difficult for RIPTA vehicles to travel […]
Learn moreFebruary 9, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that all bus service will be reinstated with the first trip of the day on Monday, February 11, 2013. Riders should expect some delays due to post-storm conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops. RIde Program Services for vital medical trips only […]
Learn moreFebruary 8, 2013
In anticipation of blizzard conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will close the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center at 1:00PM today, Friday, February 8, 2013. Kennedy Plaza, including the RIPTA Ticket Windows, will be closed until further notice. SERVICE SUSPENDED RIPTA has suspended all service effective 12:00PM today, Friday, February 8, 2013. All […]
Learn moreFebruary 7, 2013
In anticipation of blizzard conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has suspended all service effective 12:00PM on Friday, February 8, 2013. All service will be reinstated on Saturday, February 9, 2013 as soon as conditions are safe for RIPTA vehicles to travel. RIPTA passengers should anticipate delays on all routes before and after […]
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