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    • Rhode Island Public Transit Authority

    Providence, RI

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    About Rhode Island Public Transit Authority

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    705 Elmwood Avenue
    Providence, RI
    United States of America
    https://www.ripta.com
    401.781.9400
    800.745.9400

    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.

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    Facilities

    RIPTA Board approves Providence Transit Center Phase 1 development partner:

    Jan. 31, 2024
    RIPTA’s contract with Next Wave Partners will bring on the first phase of work on the Providence Transit Center.
    Water Transportation

    RIPTA to begin running complimentary shuttle service to RIDOT’s ferry

    Dec. 20, 2023
    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...
    Facilities

    RIPTA Board of Directors votes to invest in new downtown transit center in Providence

    Aug. 28, 2023
    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...
    Fare Collection

    RIPTA extending R-Line fare free pilot program through Sept. 30.

    Aug. 11, 2023
    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.
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    Technology

    RIPTA extends Ride Free Central Falls pilot program through 2023

    July 28, 2023
    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 ...
    RIPTA
    RIPTA launched its one-year Ride Free in Central Falls pilot project that will evaluate the role technology has in promoting transit use.
    Technology

    RIPTA extends Ride Free Central Falls pilot program through Aug. 1

    May 17, 2023
    The program launched in March 2022 and is testing the effectiveness of using geofencing technology to promote the use of public transportation.
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    Fare Collection

    RIPTA’s R-Line Fare-Free Pilot Program helping to increase ridership

    April 13, 2023
    During the first six months of the pilot, ridership on the R-Line was 40 percent higher than the same time period in 2022.
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    Safety & Security

    RIPTA to reallocate $100,000 to increase presence of Providence police officers and DID safety ambassadors in Kennedy Plaza

    April 11, 2023
    In recent months, the city of Providence has increased the presence of Providence Police Department officers in Kennedy Plaza during high traffic times.
    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    RIPTA launching RFP for new transit center in downtown Providence

    Office of Rhode Island Governor
    Jan. 12, 2023
    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.
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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    RIDOT, MBTA to open Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center on Jan. 23

    Office of Rhode Island Governor
    Jan. 10, 2023
    The center will allow riders to switch modes of transportation easily between commuter rail operated by MBTA and RIPTA’s statewide bus network.

    Articles & News

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    HART, PSTA and The Bus implemented open loop contactless payments using Visa's global urban mobility framework in February 2023.
    Fare Collection

    How agencies are getting creative with contactless payments

    Ann Derby
    April 18, 2023
    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...
    RIDOT
    The Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center is a rail and bus hub with 10 bus routes and 40 weekday trains stopping at the transit center.
    Facilities

    MBTA/RIPTA Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center opens

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Jan. 24, 2023
    Local, state and federal dignitaries gathered at the transit cent for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
    RIPTA
    RIPTA will receive a $22.37 million RAISE grant that will fund charging infrastructure, facility upgrades and the procurement of approximately 25 battery-electric buses.
    Management

    The projects awarded RAISE grants so far

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 10, 2022
    Congressional offices have started announcing where RAISE grants will be awarded with several smart streets and transit related projects securing funds.
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    A rendering of the future Dorrance Street Transit Center (RIPTA/Union Studio Architecture and Design)
    Facilities

    RIPTA issues REOI for Dorrance Street Transit Center

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    May 13, 2022
    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....
    RIPTA
    RIPTA launched its one-year Ride Free in Central Falls pilot project that will evaluate the role technology has in promoting transit use.
    Technology

    RIPTA launches pilot program testing technology’s effectiveness promoting transit use

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    March 9, 2022
    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.
    RIPTA
    RIPTA will no longer accept paper passes on buses starting Jan. 15, 2022, as part of its transition to the Wave fare management system. Riders can exchange existing paper passes to preserve their monetary value.
    Fare Collection

    RIPTA to eliminate paper passes starting in January 2022

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Dec. 21, 2021
    The move away from paper is part of the authority’s transition to its Wave smart fare collection system.
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    Providence Multi-Hub Bus System moving forward

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Nov. 6, 2020
    State, local and transit leaders say the multi-hub approach will improve connectivity and expand access to transit.
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    RIPTA operates more than 200 buses and 100 vans across the Providence, Rhode Island, region.
    Technology

    RIPTA Turns to Predictive Analytics to Increase Performance

    Trey Clark
    Nov. 14, 2017
    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...

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    Bus

    RIPTA launching No Fare Bus Pass pilot program for riders outside existing discount program thresholds

    Nov. 10, 2022
    Applicants that meet the income threshold but neither the age nor the disability threshold, receive no benefit under existing RIPTA programs.
    RIPTA
    Labor challenges mean RIPTA is temporarily reducing service frequencies in late October; the authority says they will return when more staff are added.
    Management

    RIPTA to reduce service in late October due to workforce shortage

    Oct. 3, 2022
    The reduction in statewide services will be temporary with RIPTA committing to returning service when staffing levels can support it.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    RIPTA unveils Rhode Island's first electric bus fleet

    Aug. 18, 2022
    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...
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    Power Converters, Battery Chargers and Inverters

    RIPTA, officials mark start of construction on state’s first electric bus in-line charging station

    May 27, 2022
    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...
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    Infrastructure

    Federal, state officials join RIPTA in celebrating high-frequency bus corridor that creates key intermodal connection

    June 22, 2021
    The Downtown Transit Connector Runs from RI Hospital to Providence Train Station and serves the growing Innovation District.
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    RIPTA will receive energy credits from the 6,000-panel solar array, which it estimates will save the authority $250,000 annually in electricity costs.
    Management

    RIPTA to tap renewable solar energy with new collaboration

    April 1, 2021
    The transit authority will receive energy credits for power generated by a solar installation in East Providence.
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    Bus

    RIPTA and QDC extend agreement to continue free pilot express service to Quonset Business Park

    Feb. 11, 2021
    The free express service connects riders to job opportunities within the 3,000-acre business park.
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    Management

    RIPTA announces assistance to Meals on Wheels

    April 15, 2020
    RIPTA is providing drivers and vehicles from its paratransit service to fill in gaps in the routes in the Pawtucket area.
    Home

    In One of the U.S.'s First Deployments of Volkswagen Settlement Funds, RIPTA Leases Three Proterra Catalyst Electric Buses

    Proterra
    Oct. 23, 2018
    Proterra announced that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is deploying three 40-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses.