Press releases

RIPTA Announces Let’s Ride RI Commuter Bike Challenge in Honor of National Bike Month and to Encourage Greener Commuting

🗓️ April 28, 2023 - Bike to work, track your trips and win cool prizes with Commuter Bike Challenge, May 1 – 31, 2023 In recognition of National Bike Month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s (RIPTA) Commuter Resource RI team is launching a “Let’s Ride RI” Commuter Bike Challenge beginning on Monday, May 1 and ending on Wednesday, May

RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley Announce Additional Resources to Improve Public Health and Safety in Kennedy Plaza

🗓️ March 29, 2023 - Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Chief Executive Officer Scott Avedisian and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced additional resources to increase the presence of Providence Police officers and Downtown Improvement District (DID) safety ambassadors, dedicated to keeping Downtown safe and welcoming for all individuals.

RIPTA Launches Annual Online Customer Satisfaction Survey

🗓️ March 27, 2023 - Survey is available in English and Spanish today through Sunday, April 30, 2023 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) invites the public to participate in the 11th annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. Passengers, whether they ride frequently or infrequently, are invited to take the online survey, which is available on the RIPTA website from Monday,

RIPTA To Detour Three Bus Routes in Providence On Saturday, March 18, 2023 to Accommodate St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festivities

🗓️ March 18, 2023 - Detours will occur between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 50, 56, and 57 in Providence on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The three routes will be on detour from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

RIPTA to Detour Three Bus Routes in Newport on Saturday, March 11, 2023 to Accommodate St. Patrick’s Day Parade

🗓️ March 11, 2023 - Detours will occur between 8:45 am and 1:30 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 60, 63 and 67 in Newport on Saturday, March 11, 2023 to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The following route changes will be in effect on Saturday, March 11, 2023: Route 60 (Newport/Providence): Trips into

RIPTA to Detour Four Bus Routes in Pawtucket On Saturday, March 4, 2023 to Accommodate St. Patrick’s Day Parade

🗓️ March 4, 2023 - Detours will occur between 9 am and 1 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 1, 76, 78 and the R-Line in the Pawtucket area from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, March 4, 2023, to accommodate the Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this

RIPTA Announces Development of New RIPTA Bus Shelter to Honor Rosa Parks’ Legacy

🗓️ February 7, 2023 - Providence, Rhode Island, February 7, 2023…… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced plans today to construct a new bus shelter honoring civil rights icon Rosa Parks. The bus shelter will be located in front of the Powers Building at the intersection of Smith Street and Park Street in Providence, across from the State