More Info on Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is a quasi-public, independent authority. Established in 1966, RIPTA is authorized to operate public transit services throughout the State of Rhode Island.
The pilot program provides statewide curb-to-curb access for qualified passengers with disabilities who are currently restricted to traveling within the ADA service area.
The $25 million renovation project addressed several key areas, including drainage upgrades, enhanced lighting and structural repairs inside the tunnel.
A recommendation of Rhode Island’s 2020 statewide Transit Master Plan, Transit Forward Rhode Island, the study will explore rapid transit options connecting the communities of...
The funding marks a significant milestone in RIPTA’s ongoing efforts to return the historically significant facility to a state of good repair and enhance its operational capacity...
The station is located on the agency’s most frequently used route, the R-Line, and can charge up to four electric buses simultaneously while they are in service.
The agency is working to attract new CDL drivers with paid training opportunities and a flexible work schedule in an effort to tackle its labor shortage.
RIPTA will not be implementing proposed service reductions that were meant to recalibrate RIPTA schedules with the level of service it can consistently run.
June 7, 2024
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Monroe County and RIPTA are each launching programs to help those in low-income/disadvantaged populations be able to afford and have easy access to fare products.
By embracing open payments, implementing equity-based fares and keeping a focus on connecting riders, transit agencies are setting new standards of what creative contactless payment...
Congressional offices have started announcing where RAISE grants will be awarded with several smart streets and transit related projects securing funds.
The transit center will replace RIPTA’s current bus depot with a mixed-use development with an intermodal transit center, offices and an adjacent transit-oriented development....
The one-year pilot will provide fare free transit to trips that begin in Central Falls, RI, and test the effectiveness of geofencing and its impact on transit.
In order to provide the connecting shuttle service, RIPTA will temporarily pause four Inbound and four Outbound trips on Route 61X, which is one of the agency’s lowest-performing...
The new transit center will serve as RIPTA’s central bus depot, providing millions of trips annually and will feature a state-of-the-art temperature-controlled passenger arrival...
The pilot, which was scheduled to end on Aug. 31, has been extended for an additional month to allow ample time to notify passengers of the upcoming change.
The program launched in March 2022 and is testing the effectiveness of using geofencing technology to promote the use of public transportation and offers free fares for trips ...
In recent months, the city of Providence has increased the presence of Providence Police Department officers in Kennedy Plaza during high traffic times.
RIPTA is seeking the expertise of private developers across the country for bold, innovative ideas to guide the design, construction and operations of the new facility.
RIPTA has received the first of 14 New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 40-foot battery-electric buses, with the remainder of the authority’s order to be delivered in the upcoming months...
The station, which can charge up to three electric buses simultaneously, will also feature driver restrooms and various site improvements including an on-site snow-melt system...
For RIPTA leaders, real day-to-day outcomes like improved maintenance schedules, optimized part inventory forecasting and a more efficient fleet will help both time and taxpayer...
