In other transportation study news, Governor Chafee announced today that the Office of Management & Budget will study transportation budgeting making RIPTA’s deficit a top priority: Governor Chafee’s...
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Air Quality Alert Tuesday, July 17, 2012 – Free RIPTA
Here we go again: All regular RIPTA buses and trolleys, but excluding special services, will be free on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will...
RIPTA launches a Comprehensive Operational Analysis
RIPTA has launched a Comprehensive Operational Analysis. This is an in-depth review of all the trasit services the agency provides statewide. Like most transit agencies, RIPTA is constantly evaluating and adjusting its...
Air Quality Alert July 7 – Free RIPTA
From the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management: Ozone Alert – Health Advisory – Saturday, July 7, 2012 All RIPTA routes, excluding special services, will be free on SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2012...
Air Quality Alert June 21 – Free RIPTA
The Air Quality Alert was so much fun today*, DEM has decided to do it again tomorrow. Air Quality Alert – Health Advisory – Thursday, June 21st All regular RIPTA buses and trolleys, but excluding special...
Air Quality Alert Day, June 20, 2012 – Free RIPTA
Due to predicted extreme heat and poor air quality, tomorrow (Wed., June 20th) is an Air Quality Alert Day. RIPTA service will be free. Air Quality Alert – Health Advisory – Wednesday, June 20th All regular...
GC: Photos
A selection of photos readers have recently shared in our Flickr Group:
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Commuter Rail, Urban Infill Stations, and Shuttle Train Rapid Transit
DMU train in Luxumbourg. Photo (cc) bindonlane [alert type=”warning”]This post was submitted Greater City: Providence reader Peter Brassard. If you’ve written something you’d like us to consider...
Transportation Corridors to Livable Communities Project Community Meeting, May 30th
Photo (cc) Trisha Crabb Community Meeting – Transportation Corridors to Livable Communities Project – Broad Street and Elmwood Avenue The City of Providence and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority...
Traffic Factor
Street closures and bus detours go into effect due to crowds attending the X Factor auditions at The Dunk. Sabin Street will be closed between Mathewson and Empire Streets, starting at Midnight, Wednesday May 9th and...
GC: Photos
A selection of photos readers have recently shared in our Flickr Group: The Marcus Aurelius statue at Lincoln Field, with Sayles Hall in the background. College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island. Photo © h ssan See...
State Sen. Tassoni calls for removal of RIPTA CEO
State Sen. Tassoni calls for removal of RIPTA CEO Charles Odimgbe because apparently addressing the real problems is hard.
2 RIPTA routes to be detoured for Reservoir Avenue bridge work
RIPTA Routes 21 and 22 will be detoured starting Monday, April 23rd due to the closure of the Reservoir Avenue bridge over Amtrak for repairs.
Transportation Corridors to Livable Communities Project Community Meeting, May 14th
Photo (cc) Trisha Crabb Community Meeting – Transportation Corridors to Livable Communities Project – North Main Street The City of Providence and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) invite you...
Wheelchair accessible taxicabs coming to Rhode Island
In April 2012, thirteen new accessible taxis will be introduced to Rhode Island, greatly improving access to transportation for the mobility impaired.
Wickford Junction Commuter Rail service to start April 23rd
RIDOT announced today commuter rail service to the new Wickford Junction Station in North Kingstown will start on April 23rd. The station will be served by 20 trips per weekday to T.F. Green, Providence, and points...
If we’re going to redesign Providence Station, let’s do it right
When the Feds give you $3 million, use it wisely. Providence Station needs to be a vibrant urban space for Providence.