Local transit advocacy groups and other orgs oppose RIDOT bus hub plan
December 29, 2021

Local transit advocacy groups and other orgs oppose RIDOT bus hub plan

“Splitting up Kennedy Plaza is going to be a big inconvenience to our every day RIPTA riders...

RIDOT faces strong opposition to multi-hub plan at public meeting
August 20, 2020

RIDOT faces strong opposition to multi-hub plan at public meeting

“Raimondo and her administration have proven that they cannot be trusted to have a transparent and inclusive...

RI Transit Riders opposes RIDOT’s latest “transit improvement” plan for downtown Providence
July 24, 2020

RI Transit Riders opposes RIDOT’s latest “transit improvement” plan for downtown Providence

“…this plan makes life harder for the many who depend upon RIPTA as their basic form of...

For transit riders, the beach is out of reach
June 29, 2020

For transit riders, the beach is out of reach

“Those who can’t afford a car are unable to get to the beach, while those with a...

RIPTA drivers worry about 25 passenger limit during COVID-19 pandemic
March 27, 2020

RIPTA drivers worry about 25 passenger limit during COVID-19 pandemic

“You cannot have more than ten people at a funeral. But 26 on a RIPTA bus? Will...

Should RIDOT take over RIPTA?
March 2, 2020

Should RIDOT take over RIPTA?

“RIDOT’s record on public input is very troubling and must be addressed if any merger legislation is...

Test riding RIPTA’s new electric buses
January 19, 2020

Test riding RIPTA’s new electric buses

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has leased three new all electric buses for use in...

RIPTA talks electric busses and the ‘Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project’ – Also: Free fare for all?
January 19, 2020

RIPTA talks electric busses and the ‘Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project’ – Also: Free fare for all?

Electric Busses: At RIPTA‘s Board of Directors meeting held Monday in Kennedy Plaza, CEO Scott Avedisian spoke...

Jack Reed tours East Side Bus Tunnel
January 19, 2020

Jack Reed tours East Side Bus Tunnel

United States Senator Jack Reed (Democrat, Rhode Island) met with Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) officials...

400 electric-assist bikes to be available in Providence in summer 2018
January 19, 2020

400 electric-assist bikes to be available in Providence in summer 2018

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has launched JUMP Bikes, a public-private partnership to bring 400 shareable electric bikes...

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