Rhode Island Public Transit Authority

Providence, RI

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

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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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a RIde passenger disembarks the paratransit van in a wheelchair
Dec. 26, 2024
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.
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RIPTA reopens East Side Tunnel.
Nov. 1, 2024
The $25 million renovation project addressed several key areas, including drainage upgrades, enhanced lighting and structural repairs inside the tunnel.
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$1.8 million RIPTA project targets transit accessibility and rider experience improvements.
Sept. 23, 2024
The completion of these new bus stop renovations will help to improve connectivity and the rider experience.
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RIPTA breaks ground on new passenger amenity building at Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center.
Sept. 17, 2024
The project will ensure that bus and rail connections can be made at a convenient and comfortable location.
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RIPTA to explore better transit options through Metro Connector Study.
Sept. 16, 2024
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...
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RIPTA launches new Flex On Demand pilot.
Aug. 26, 2024
This service is fully ADA-accessible, offering curb-to-curb transportation in any location within the state.
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July 29, 2024
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...
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July 5, 2024
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.
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June 7, 2024
RIPTA will not be implementing proposed service reductions that were meant to recalibrate RIPTA schedules with the level of service it can consistently run.

Articles & News

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DRPT, RIPTA launch app campaigns to boost transit planning.
March 24, 2025
The two respective apps offer riders a one stop for all their transit planning needs and offer incentives for using the app.
Brandon Lewis
From top left: AC Transit’s General Manager and CEO Michael Hursh, WSP's Transit and Rail Market Leader Angela Schwarz, WSP's Deputy Transit and Rail Market Leader Inez Evans Benson, Washington County, Md., Transit Director Shawn Harbaugh and RIPTA CEO Christopher Durand.
Nov. 22, 2024
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
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RIPTA bus.
Oct. 3, 2024
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.
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HART, PSTA and The Bus implemented open loop contactless payments using Visa's global urban mobility framework in February 2023.
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...
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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.
Jan. 24, 2023
Local, state and federal dignitaries gathered at the transit cent for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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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.
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)
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....
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RIPTA launched its one-year Ride Free in Central Falls pilot project that will evaluate the role technology has in promoting transit use.
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.
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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.
The move away from paper is part of the authority’s transition to its Wave smart fare collection system.
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Ripta Bus
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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Jan. 31, 2024
RIPTA’s contract with Next Wave Partners will bring on the first phase of work on the Providence Transit Center.
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...
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...
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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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 ...
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RIPTA launched its one-year Ride Free in Central Falls pilot project that will evaluate the role technology has in promoting transit use.
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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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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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.
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.