Press Releases
May 22, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour bus routes in the Providence area on Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10, 2018 in order to accommodate PVDFest. On Friday, […]
Learn moreRIPTA Offers Special Shuttle Service To 37TH Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off On Saturday, June 2, 2018
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May 22, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce it will offer special shuttle service to the 37TH Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off taking place at Fort Adams State Park […]
Learn moreMay 17, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit) and Route 78 (Beverage Hill Ave./East Providence) to accommodate the Blackstone Academy 5K. The detours will be in […]
Learn moreOpening Time for Kennedy Plaza Building Delayed on Sunday, May 13, 2018 Due to Scheduled Maintenance
Press Releases
May 10, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has announced that the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center will open at 9am on Sunday, May 13, 2018 to accommodate scheduled maintenance. The […]
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May 8, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in order to accommodate the RI Pride Parade. Routes […]
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May 7, 2018
In recognition of National Bike Month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)’s Commuter Resource RI (CRRI) team is launching its second annual “Bike to Work Week” with five days […]
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April 27, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 28, 2018, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all […]
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April 25, 2018
The Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has selected Mayor Scott Avedisian as RIPTA’s new Chief Executive Officer. Avedisian, who has served as Mayor of […]
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April 19, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit) to accommodate the Hope Street Spring Block Party. The detour will be in effect beginning at 9am on […]
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