Press releases

Governor McKee and RIPTA CEO Announce Reopening Of Public Restrooms at Transit Facilities

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 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.

Federal And State Officials Join RIPTA In Celebrating High-Frequency Bus Corridor That Supports Growth And Creates Key Intermodal Connection

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June 21, 2021 - Downtown Transit Connector (DTC) Runs from RI Hospital to Providence Train Station and Serves Growing Innovation District Members of the Stateโ€™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.

RIPTA and Amalgamated Transit Union Are Committed To Solving Issue of Public Restrooms at Kennedy Plaza

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 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.

RIPTA to Hold Virtual Public Hearings on Proposed Fall Changes for West Bay and South County

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 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 Reminds Passengers that Federal Mask Mandate for Public Transportation Has Been Extended

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 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 โ€” including subways and buses.

RIPTA Seeks Public Input from Passengers on Long-Range Plan to Improve Service in West Bay and South County

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 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