Posts Tagged ‘RIPTA’
Despite Rider Opposition, RIPTA Board votes to move the Bus Hub out of Kennedy Plaza – Steve Ahlquist
Despite rider opposition, RIPTA Board votes to move the bus hub out of Kennedy Plaza – Steve Ahlquist
Read MoreFREE RIPTA Summer Youth Bus Passes – but High Schools Must Apply
FREE RIPTA Summer Youth Passes – but High Schools Must Apply
Read MoreRIPTA Takes a Turn in the Road for Bus Service – Commitment to Move Hub to Train Station
The future of RIPTA took a dramatic turn in the road as revised plans to eliminate and alter bus routes became a new, “targeted, data-driven service adjustment, with new revenue strategies including a fare strategy, and structural reforms aligned with rider demand and efficiency study recommendations”. The announcement also reinforced the idea of moving the…
Read MoreRIPTA Releases Efficiency Report as 4 of 12 Hearings are Left on Proposed Changes to 58 Bus Routes
On July 25th, 2025, RINewsToday published RIPTA’s plan to eliminate or change 58 Rhode Island bus routes. At that time we listed the 12 Public Hearings set – which have been well attended. 4 remaining Public Hearings will be held: Monday, August 4 Providence Foundation, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence – (2) meetings – noon to…
Read More58 RIPTA Bus Routes Face Elimination or Changes. 12 Public Hearings Set Around Rhode Island
Hearings Scheduled July 28 through August 6 in Barrington, Providence, Woonsocket, West Warwick, Warwick, Pawtucket, Newport, and South Kingstown The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service reductions in all five Rhode Island counties starting on July 28 and continuing through August 6, 2025. The Authority announced that the…
Read MoreLet Freedom Ring: 4th of July Fireworks & Celebrations in Rhode Island 2025 (UPDATES)
Find out where to watch 4th of July 2025 fireworks in Rhode Island—plus parades, beach shows, and family fun across the state.
Read MoreRIPTA offers free bus rides to soccer matches in exchange for $150K in ads – Rhode Island Current
By: Christopher Shea – May 13, 2025 – Rhode Island Current, re-printed by RINewsToday with permissions Photo: Courtesy photo from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Rhode Island FC has yet to notch a home-field victory since its May 3 home opener ended in a tie at its new Pawtucket stadium, but the cash-strapped Rhode…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: For the passengers, a Pawtucket Transit Station update – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer As we enter summer months, many passengers wonder when the new building at the train station will be open. The latest news is that the station’s construction is on schedule and will be open in early 2026, if not sooner. Frequent riders who froze and got weather beaten…
Read MoreRIPTA Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center with restrooms, indoor waiting area expected fall ’25
RIPTA, Federal, State, and Local Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking of New Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Passenger Facility – New amenity building will feature public restrooms and indoor waiting area Governor McKee, members of the State’s Congressional delegation and General Assembly, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), municipal leaders, and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered…
Read MoreIt’s back! Hop-On Hop-Off Newport trolley
newport RIPTA bus hop on hop off to ride again
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