April 19, 2012

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce that we are the recipient of the 2012 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Gold Award.   RIPTA CEO Charles Odimgbe, along with RIPTA Board Chair Mayor Scott Avedisian, will accept the award from Doyle Raines, TSA General Manager, Mass Transit and Passenger Rail at the RIPTA […]

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April 17, 2012

Due to Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) repairs to the Reservoir Avenue Bridge, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 21 (Reservoir) and Route 22 (Pontiac Ave.) in the Providence/Cranston area. RIPTA will detour Route 21 and Route 22 beginning with the first trip on Monday, April 23, 2012, and continue […]

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April 11, 2012

Officials from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), Federal Transit Administration, Governor’s Commission on Disabilities, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the State of Rhode Island will join U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially celebrate the arrival of wheelchair accessible taxis in Rhode Island. The ribbon cutting celebration […]

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April 10, 2012

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour eighteen bus routes in the Providence area on Sunday, May 6, 2012 in order to accommodate the Cox Providence Rhode Races.   The detours will be in effect from the first trip of the day until 3:30pm.  Bus stops will be temporarily relocated during this time.  Exchange Terrace […]

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March 28, 2012

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March 27, 2012

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 14 (West Bay) and Route 64 (Newport/URI) on Saturday, April 7, 2012 in order to accommodate the Jamestown Bridge 10K Race.   The North Kingstown Route 138/1A Park N’ Ride lot will be closed from 7:00am – 11:00am; this location marks the start of the race.  […]

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March 8, 2012

Winter Service Changes Flyer The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement service changes effective Saturday, March 31, 2012.   RIPTA makes regular service adjustments in response to seasonal changes, passenger use and other contingencies. These service changes are major and include rescheduled trip times to improve on-time performance.   In addition, trip frequency has […]

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March 6, 2012

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour bus routes in Newport on Saturday, March 17, 2012 to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The following route changes will be in effect on Saturday, March 17, 2012:  #60 (Newport/Providence) Trips into the Newport Gateway Center between 9:00 am and Noon will travel along the […]

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March 5, 2012

Representative Scott A. Slater joins RIPTA and AARP at the West End Community Center on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 10:00am to launch workshop series. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced the launch of the “How to Ride RIPTA Workshop” series, created for the state’s senior community.  Officials from RIPTA and AARP will […]

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