🗓️ March 11, 2022 - Mandate Has Been Extended through April 18, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation – including trains and buses. The mandate, which has been in place since February 1, 2021

🗓️ March 7, 2022 - In-Person Meeting Scheduled for March 21 at 6:30pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) continue to host public meetings on proposed changes to bus service in downtown Providence. The first virtual meeting was held on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

🗓️ March 7, 2022 - Year-Long “Ride Free in Central Falls” Pilot Program Will Test the Effectiveness of Geofencing Technology in Targeted Public Transportation Promotions Governor Daniel J. McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera joined the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)

🗓️ March 4, 2022 - Virtual Public Workshops Will Be Held March 14 – March 16, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is hosting three community-focused virtual workshops on proposed service improvements in West Bay, Pawtucket and Newport. RIPTA is proposing the addition of three new routes, as well as service improvements to Routes 1, 13, 29, 71

🗓️ March 2, 2022 - Detours will occur between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 50, 56, 57 in Providence on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Routes 56 and 57 will be on detour from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

🗓️ March 2, 2022 - Detours will occur between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 60, 63, and 67 in Newport on Saturday, March 12, 2022, to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

🗓️ March 1, 2022 - Buses will not stop at the Pawtucket Transit Center between 9am and 2pm on March 5, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven Pawtucket-based bus routes traveling on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 9am to 2pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pawtucket.

🗓️ February 22, 2022 - Testing Site at Transit Center on Main Street Opens Friday, February 25, 2022 Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the City of Pawtucket announced that a new COVID-19 testing site will be opening on Friday, February 25, 2022 at its transit center in the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council headquarters

🗓️ February 22, 2022 - Virtual Public Meetings Will Be Held Thursday, February 24, and Tuesday, March 8, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will host virtual public meetings on proposed changes to bus service in downtown Providence on Thursday, February 24, and Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

🗓️ February 11, 2022 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will celebrate Transit Equity Day today, along with transportation and climate organizations. Organized by the Labor Network for Sustainability, this initiative advocates for nationwide accessible, environmentally-sustainable, and equitable public transportation.