Martin Lynn: What does “we’re public transit” even mean?
March 28, 2023

Martin Lynn: What does “we’re public transit” even mean?

“The largest economic zones in the world all have incredibly well funded, well maintained, affordable, accessible, fast,...

Senate President calls for resignation of RIPTA CEO
February 20, 2023

Senate President calls for resignation of RIPTA CEO

On Friday evening, Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio released a statement calling for Rhode Island Public...

As RI struggles with public transportation, activists hold annual Transit Equity event
February 8, 2023

As RI struggles with public transportation, activists hold annual Transit Equity event

Kennedy Plaza continues to be under threat of being emptied of busses as wealthy downtown developers and...

This is not the time to rush forward with a costly unwanted bus hub 
January 23, 2023

This is not the time to rush forward with a costly unwanted bus hub 

“…it still hasn’t been proven that moving the bus hub from its current location to this site...

Demand for bus passes grossly outpaces supply at Mathewson Street Church
November 8, 2022

Demand for bus passes grossly outpaces supply at Mathewson Street Church

Mathewson Street was assigned 50 of the 600 free bus passes that RIPTA is giving out under...

ACLU sues over RIPTA data breach affecting state employees
October 25, 2022

ACLU sues over RIPTA data breach affecting state employees

The lawsuit argues that both RIPTA and UHC did not adequately encrypt and secure the personal information...

Mathewson St. Church helping the unhoused apply for free RIPTA bus passes
October 21, 2022

Mathewson St. Church helping the unhoused apply for free RIPTA bus passes

RIPTA was invited by the Rhode Island Housing Justice organizing Committee because one of the great obstacles...

Lawmakers celebrate free R-Line bus fare starting in September
June 23, 2022

Lawmakers celebrate free R-Line bus fare starting in September

“Having free public transit across our state will help rid our streets of congestion and give a...

McKee and RIPTA search for partner to privatize the bus hub, gentrify area
May 13, 2022

McKee and RIPTA search for partner to privatize the bus hub, gentrify area

Governor McKee and CEO Avedisian most likely issued a press release rather than hold a press conference...

Members of GA agree on equity in public transportation, but some lack specifics
February 14, 2022

Members of GA agree on equity in public transportation, but some lack specifics

At the Transit Equity Day rally held in Providence on Friday, Representative Carlos Tobon spoke about the...

Transit Equity Day event calls for fairness in public transportation
February 12, 2022

Transit Equity Day event calls for fairness in public transportation

“Transit Equity Day is a day to call for action in our everyday lives to promote transit...

KPRC: Will the public’s voices be heard on Kennedy Plaza bus hub?
January 18, 2022

KPRC: Will the public’s voices be heard on Kennedy Plaza bus hub?

“As changes are being proposed to the transit hub in Kennedy Plaza, we write to you to...

Interview: Gonzalo Cuervo is running for Mayor of Providence promising solutions, not talk
October 13, 2021

Interview: Gonzalo Cuervo is running for Mayor of Providence promising solutions, not talk

“Are we looking at public safety response as a whole, as opposed to this ongoing adaptation of...

RI Transit Riders demands a responsible approach to central bus hub
August 3, 2021

RI Transit Riders demands a responsible approach to central bus hub

Riders urge Governor to halt rollout of flawed plan and start working with the community to develop...

Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation
December 29, 2021

Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation

“Public transportation cuts across so many issues,” said Senator Meghan Kallman. “It’s a climate and environment issue....

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