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RIPTA to Reopen Photo Identification Office in Kennedy Plaza Four Days a Week Beginning March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024 -
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the Photo ID Office, located inside the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center, will reopen four days a week starting March 1, 2024. The Photo ID Office, where passengers can process their reduced fare bus pass applications, will be open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm.
RIPTA to Close Historic East Side Tunnel for Construction Beginning Monday, March 25, 2024
March 8, 2024 -
RIPTA to Close Historic East Side Tunnel for Construction Beginning Monday, March 25, 2024 Routes 1, 32, 33, 34, 40 and 61x will be on detour The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the East Side Tunnel will be closed for repairs and renovations starting Monday, March 25, 2024.
RIPTA Postpones Service Changes
March 14, 2024 -
RIPTA to implement real-time missed service notifications beginning March 14, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the proposed service changes scheduled for April 6, 2024, will be postponed to give RIPTA additional time to monitor the effects of the new driver wage increase designed to attract and retain new drivers.
RIPTA Launches Annual Online Customer Satisfaction Survey
April 8, 2024 -
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) invites the public to participate in the 12th 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 now through Sunday, May 5, 2024.
RIPTA, Next Wave Rhode Island Partners to kick off comprehensive public input process on the future of the Providence Transit Center
April 23, 2024 -
Upcoming series of ‘Transit Talks’ public engagement sessions will provide several accessible opportunities for Rhode Islanders to share their opinions as this long-term project progresses Continuing a commitment to executing a robust and fully transparent planning and development process, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Next Wave Rhode Island Partners (Next Wave Partners)
RIPTA Announces “No Pollute Commute” Bike to Work Challenge to Encourage Greener Commuting in Honor of National Bike Month
April 29, 2024 -
Bike to work, track your trips and win cool prizes in the Commuter Bike Challenge, May 1 – 31, 2024 In recognition of National Bike Month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s (RIPTA) Commuter Resource RI team is launching a No Pollute Commute Bike to Work Challenge beginning on Wednesday, May 1 and ending on
RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024 -
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Memorial Day, except for the Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport
Hundreds Weigh in on Potential RIPTA Providence Transit Center Sites at First Public Engagement Session
May 14, 2024 -
Next in-person public session to be held at CCRI (Knight Campus) on Thursday, May 30; Statewide survey now open The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Next Wave Rhode Island Partners (Next Wave Partners) collected public input and announced a list of potential sites being explored for a new Providence transit center at a
Free “Hop-On Hop-Off” RIPTA Service Returns to Newport This Summer
May 23, 2024 -
With summer just around the corner, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the return of the popular free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport, beginning Friday, May 24, 2024. The free service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations and beaches.
RIPTA, Next Wave Rhode Island Partners continue Transit Center public input process with upcoming virtual and in-person engagement sessions
May 24, 2024 -
Rhode Islanders invited to share their feedback and opinions regarding the future Providence Transit Center by attending upcoming public meetings and/or completing online survey After receiving feedback from hundreds of Rhode Islanders earlier this month on potential locations and design features for the new Providence Transit Center, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and