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RIPTA’S COMMUTER RESOURCE TEAM WELCOMES ENTERPRISE VANPOOL PROGRAM TO RHODE ISLAND
🗓️ July 18, 2017 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is excited to announce that it has partnered with Enterprise Rideshare to offer Rhode Island commuters a new vanpool program. Like most public transit authorities, RIPTA is committed to helping the public find economical and environmentally friendly ways to travel
Governor McKee Announces Nationwide RFP for New, Innovative Downtown Transit Center
🗓️ January 11, 2023 - Published on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be launching a Request for Proposals on January 17, 2023, for the joint development of a new, modern Transit Center [r20.rs6.net] on Dorrance Street in Downtown Providence.
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
RIPTA to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Service Change to Route 10x
🗓️ February 22, 2023 - RIPTA to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Service Change to Route 10x Hearing Scheduled for March 1, 2023 in Foster The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold a public hearing on a proposed service change to Route 10x (North Scituate Park-n-Ride) on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Foster.
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 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 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 Celebrates National Transit Driver Appreciation Day
🗓️ March 16, 2023 - Transit Heroes Never Stopped Worked During Pandemic This Saturday, March 18, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will celebrate its heroes – 497 fixed-route and RIde paratransit drivers – in observance of National Transit Driver Appreciation Day.
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,
Successful Start to R-Line Fare-Free Pilot Program
🗓️ March 27, 2023 - Ridership on the R-Line increases 40% The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced results from the first six months of the R-Line Fare-Free Pilot Program today. From September 2022 through February 2023, ridership on the R-Line was 40% higher than a year ago.