Board of Directors Meeting
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Transportation Board Room 269 Melrose Street Providence, RI
Photo ID Road Trip- Narragansett
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Narragansett Senior Center 53 Mumford Road Narragansett, RI
DBE 3-Year Consultation Meeting
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705 Elmwood Ave., Providence RI
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The purpose of the meeting is to receive input regarding RIPTA'S three year DBE Goal. We invite you to participate in the meeting to discuss the proposed goal, as well as the availability of potential DBEs for RIPTA projects, the effects of discrimination on opportunities for DBEs, and RIPTA's efforts to increase DBE participation.
RIPTA’S Winter Service Changes To Take Effect Saturday, January 16, 2021
🗓️ January 12, 2021 - The Quonset Express Will Now Service Compass Circle in the Western Portion of the North Kingstown Business Park The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 16, 2021. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use.
RIPTA Installs Protective Barriers For Operators
🗓️ January 14, 2021 - Barriers help create a secure space for drivers and also help prevent the spread of COVID-19 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it has almost finished installing new protective barriers on its buses. The barriers, located next to the driver’s seat, are intended to provide protection against possible assaults on drivers
RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2021
🗓️ January 15, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIde paratransit service and Flex service will also operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday. Customer Service will be closed, and the Flex Service reservation line
RIPTA Detouring Eight Routes Due to Winter Weather Conditions
🗓️ January 26, 2021 - Passengers Urged to Monitor Service Alerts The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers to monitor service alerts on its website and social media accounts as evening snow is causing slippery conditions and systemwide delays. Currently eight routes are on detour and riders can expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions.
RIPTA to Detour Sixteen Routes Due to Winter Storm on February 1, 2021
🗓️ February 1, 2021 - Passengers Urged to Use Caution at Bus Stops and Check RIPTA Website for Updates The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that sixteen routes are on detour today, Monday, February 1, 2021, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 9X, 13, 14, 21, 27, 29, 35, 51, 55, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, and 87 are currently on detour.
RIPTA to Enforce Federal Mandate Requiring Face Masks Be Worn on Public Transportation
🗓️ February 5, 2021 - Passengers Who Cannot Comply Due to Disability Must Contact RIPTA Prior To Travel The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that they must be in compliance with a new federal order requiring that face masks be worn when using public transportation, including subways and buses.