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...

Bird returns to Providence and Lime arrives
January 19, 2020

Bird returns to Providence and Lime arrives

“I’m excited to officially welcome Bird to the Creative Capital,” said Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza. “Folks can...

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...

A vision for better commuter rail
January 19, 2020

A vision for better commuter rail

We all know Rhode Island benefits from its proximity to Boston which provides our residents and businesses access...

Providence bike share program open houses this week
January 19, 2020

Providence bike share program open houses this week

The first of four bike share program open house events was held downtown, organized by Providence Mayor...

RIDOT controlled the message on 6/10 Connector
January 19, 2020

RIDOT controlled the message on 6/10 Connector

One of the key ways that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) controlled the message on...

Officials kick-off 6/10 Connector repairs
January 19, 2020

Officials kick-off 6/10 Connector repairs

“For too long, the disrepair of this interchange symbolized Rhode Island’s failure to invest in ourselves,” said...

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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