September 21, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will no longer detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) in the downtown Bristol area beginning Friday, September 21, 2012. RIPTA implemented the detour on Monday, April 2, 2012 to accommodate the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) construction in downtown Bristol. With the completion of construction, Route 60 (Providence/Newport) will […]
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RIPTA Temporary Bus Stops for FirstWorks Festival Providence, Rhode Island, September 13, 2012… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will relocate bus stops in Kennedy Plaza and detour thirty-two bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in order to accommodate the FirstWorks Festival: On The Plaza. The detours will be […]
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Choose Up Flyer 9-22-12 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, September 22, 2012. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. These annual changes are minor and include trip time changes, as well as rescheduling for better on-time […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes and temporarily relocate Bus Stop Q in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, September 16, 2012 in order to accommodate the CVS/Pharmacy Downtown 5K Road Race. Francis Street will be closed from 6:00am until 2:30pm. Route 50 (Douglas Ave.), Route 54 (Lincoln/Woonsocket), Route […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 11 (Broad St.) on Sunday, September 9, 2012 in order to accommodate Cyclovía Providence. The detours will be in effect from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Cyclovía Providence is a car-free event that opens Broad Street to people so that they can walk, skate, run, bicycle, exercise, […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 11 (Broad St.) on Sunday, September 9, 2012 in order to accommodate Cyclovía Providence. The detours will be in effect from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Cyclovía Providence is a car-free event that opens Broad Street to people so that they can walk, skate, run, bicycle, exercise, […]
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will reach unhealthy levels in Rhode Island especially in central and southern sections in the afternoon on Friday. A very humid air mass with southwest winds will be present at that time, which will lead to unhealthy air conditions. The poor air quality […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, September 3, 2012 in observance of Labor Day. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on September 3rd. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the RIde […]
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Get DirectionsProvidence, Rhode Island, August 22, 2012… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twelve bus routes in the Pawtucket area on Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8, 2012 in order to accommodate the 14th Annual Pawtucket Arts Festival. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. Routes 42, 51, 71, 72, […]
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