September 2, 2020
Pilot Program Will Test the Effectiveness of Geofencing Technology in Targeted Public Transportation Promotions A new federal grant is making it possible for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the City of Central Falls to partner on a pilot program that will test the effectiveness of using technology to promote the use of […]
Learn moreAugust 24, 2020
Moderate Changes Include Increased Frequency The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, August 29, 2020. This round of regular, seasonal changes includes notable increased weekend frequency on Routes 20, 31 and 56. The increased frequency is in response to continued strong ridership on these routes as well as a way […]
Learn moreAugust 17, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on September 7, 2020. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the […]
Learn moreAugust 12, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be able to upgrade its bus fleet thanks to a new federal grant that was secured with the help of U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline. The four members of the Rhode Island Congressional delegation today joined with […]
Learn moreAugust 4, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Southbound trips on the R-Line (Broad/North Main) to accommodate construction on the Main Street Bridge over I-95 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is replacing bridge joints, repairing the deck, sidewalks and railings, and repaving the bridge as part of other infrastructure […]
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 […]
Learn moreJuly 8, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 10, 2020 in observance of Victory Day, an official state holiday. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIde and Flex Services RIPTA Flex Services, except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service) which will […]
Learn moreJune 29, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Saturday, July 4, 2020, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices Closed Friday, July 3, 2020 All RIPTA Offices, including the RIde Reservation and Flex Reservation Offices, […]
Learn moreJune 11, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 20, 2020. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2020 Summer Service ChangesThese annual changes are minor and include the start of selected summer services and trip time changes. Summer […]
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