Press releases

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 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

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.

As Summer Approaches, RIPTA Reminds Public Of Service Options to Multiple Beaches

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ May 17, 2021 - Year-round Service Is Augmented by Summer โ€˜Beach Busโ€™ 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 residentsโ€™ desire to access recreation sites.

RIPTA to Provide Free Shuttle for Pedestrians During Closure of Park Avenue Railroad Bridge

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 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 to Detour Route 92 (RI College/Federal Hill/East Side) Every Friday and Saturday to Accommodate Outdoor Dining on Federal Hill Friday, May 14, 2021 through Monday, October 11, 2021

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ April 28, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 every Friday and Saturday from 3:30pm to 1am to accommodate outdoor dining on Federal Hill. The detour will begin Friday, May 14, 2021 and last through October of this year.

RIPTA To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Beach Shuttle Pilot Program for Newport and Middletown Areas

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ April 27, 2021 - Virtual Public Hearing Will Be Held Thursday, April 29 at 7pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, April 29, 2021, on its proposal to run a seasonal beach shuttle pilot program in the Newport and Middletown area.

RIPTA to Detour Seventeen Routes on Sunday, May 2, 2021 for Providence Marathon

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ April 26, 2021 - Three Routes Will Be on Detour on Saturday, May 1, for Race Preparations The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seventeen routes in the Providence area on Sunday, May 2, 2021, to accommodate the Providence Marathon. Routes 1, 21, 30, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 72, 78, 92 and