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RIPTA to Provide Free Shuttle for Pedestrians During Closure of Park Avenue Railroad Bridge
🗓️ April 30, 2021 - Shuttle Will Run Every 30 Minutes, Seven Days a Week The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it will be providing a shuttle to accommodate pedestrians who will not have access to the Park Avenue Railroad Bridge during upcoming bridge replacement work.
RIPTA Seeks Public Input from Passengers on Long-Range Plan to Improve Service in West Bay and South County
🗓️ May 17, 2021 - Virtual Public Workshop Will Be Held Thursday, May 20, at 6 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is proposing changes to Routes 8X, 13, 14, 21, 22, 29, 30, 62, 66, 203, 210 and 231as the transit authority works on a long-range plan to improve service in West Bay and South County communities
As Summer Approaches, RIPTA Reminds Public Of Service Options to Multiple Beaches
🗓️ May 17, 2021 - Year-round Service Is Augmented by Summer ‘Beach Bus’ Which Offers Express Service from Key Locations Starting in June As a statewide transit agency, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) works to balance the service needs of urban and business centers with residents’ desire to access recreation sites.
RIPTA Service to Run on Holiday Schedule in Observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2021
🗓️ May 26, 2021 - RIPTA Offices Will Be Closed on the Holiday The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, May 31, 2021, in observance of Memorial Day, an official state holiday.
RIPTA Reminds Passengers that Federal Mask Mandate for Public Transportation Has Been Extended
🗓️ May 27, 2021 - Passengers Who Cannot Comply Due to Disability Must Contact RIPTA Prior To Travel As the State eases most COVID-19 precautions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the federal mandate requiring that face masks be worn when using public transportation — including subways and buses.
RIPTA to Hold Virtual Public Hearings on Proposed Fall Changes for West Bay and South County
🗓️ June 7, 2021 - Hearings Will be Held Thursday, June 10, at 2 pm and 6 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold two virtual hearings on Thursday, June 10, 2021, as it proposes changes to Routes 8X, 13, 14, 21, 22, 29, 30, 62, 66, 203, 210 and 231 for Fall 2021.
RIPTA and Amalgamated Transit Union Are Committed To Solving Issue of Public Restrooms at Kennedy Plaza
🗓️ June 8, 2021 - Proposal from Transit Authority Would Create New Public Restrooms and Retain Interior Facilities for Drivers Scott Avedisian, Chief Executive Officer of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), and Nick DeCristofaro, President of Local 618 of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), today responded to calls for the reopening of public restrooms in the transit building at Kennedy Plaza.
State’s First Transit Master Plan Wins Grow Smart RI Award
🗓️ June 15, 2021 - RIPTA Proud to Be Part of Team that Worked on Transit Forward RI 2040 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is proud to be part of the team that worked on the Transit Master Plan that has been cited for an award by Grow Smart RI.
Federal And State Officials Join RIPTA In Celebrating High-Frequency Bus Corridor That Supports Growth And Creates Key Intermodal Connection
🗓️ June 21, 2021 - Downtown Transit Connector (DTC) Runs from RI Hospital to Providence Train Station and Serves Growing Innovation District Members of the State’s Congressional delegation, Governor Dan McKee and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joined the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today to celebrate the new high-frequency bus corridor serving the city of Providence.
Governor McKee and RIPTA CEO Announce Reopening Of Public Restrooms at Transit Facilities
🗓️ June 22, 2021 - Restrooms Have Reopened at Newport and Pawtucket Transit Hubs and Will Open in Providence Tomorrow Governor Dan McKee and Scott Avedisian, CEO of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), announced today that public restrooms are reopening at three transit facilities in the state.