Press releases

RIPTA Seeks Public Input from Passengers to Improve Service in West Bay, Pawtucket and Newport

🗓️ March 4, 2022 - Virtual Public Workshops Will Be Held March 14 – March 16, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is hosting three community-focused virtual workshops on proposed service improvements in West Bay, Pawtucket and Newport. RIPTA is proposing the addition of three new routes, as well as service improvements to Routes 1, 13, 29, 71

RIPTA to Detour Three Bus Routes in Newport On Saturday, March 12, 2022, to Accommodate St. Patrick’s Day Parade

🗓️ March 2, 2022 - Detours will occur between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 60, 63, and 67 in Newport on Saturday, March 12, 2022, to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

RIPTA to Detour Three Bus Routes in Providence On Saturday, March 19, 2022, to Accommodate St. Patrick’s Day Parade

🗓️ March 2, 2022 - Detours will occur between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 50, 56, 57 in Providence on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Routes 56 and 57 will be on detour from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

RIPTA to Detour Seven Bus Routes In Pawtucket on Saturday, March 5, 2022 To Accommodate St. Patrick’s Day Parade

🗓️ March 1, 2022 - Buses will not stop at the Pawtucket Transit Center between 9am and 2pm on March 5, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven Pawtucket-based bus routes traveling on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 9am to 2pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pawtucket.

Governor McKee, RIPTA, City of Pawtucket Announce New COVID-19 Testing Site in Partnership with Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

🗓️ February 22, 2022 - Testing Site at Transit Center on Main Street Opens Friday, February 25, 2022 Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the City of Pawtucket announced that a new COVID-19 testing site will be opening on Friday, February 25, 2022 at its transit center in the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council headquarters

RIPTA and RIDOT Remind Public of Meeting Dates for Proposed RIPTA Service Changes in Downtown Providence

🗓️ February 22, 2022 - Virtual Public Meetings Will Be Held Thursday, February 24, and Tuesday, March 8, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will host virtual public meetings on proposed changes to bus service in downtown Providence on Thursday, February 24, and Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

RIPTA Celebrates Transit Equity Day, Alongside RI Transit Riders and George Wiley Center Friday, February 11, 2022

🗓️ February 11, 2022 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will celebrate Transit Equity Day today, along with transportation and climate organizations. Organized by the Labor Network for Sustainability, this initiative advocates for nationwide accessible, environmentally-sustainable, and equitable public transportation.

RIPTA Reminds Passengers of Federal Mask Mandate for Public Transportation

🗓️ February 10, 2022 - Mandate Effective through March 18, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation, including trains and buses, is still in effect.

RIPTA and RIDOT Announce Public Meeting Dates for Proposed RIPTA Service Changes in Downtown Providence

🗓️ February 10, 2022 - Virtual Public Meetings Will Be Held Thursday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 8, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today that virtual public meetings on proposed changes to bus service in downtown Providence will be held on Thursday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 8