Detours RIPTA ACCOMMODATES ROCKTUCKET MUSIC FESTIVAL IN PAWTUCKET RIPTA will detour Route 71 (Broad Street) and 72 (Weeden/Central Falls) in the Paw

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RIPTA ACCOMMODATES ROCKTUCKET MUSIC FESTIVAL IN PAWTUCKET

RIPTA will detour Route 71 (Broad Street) and 72 (Weeden/Central Falls) in the Pawtucket area on Saturday, September 14, 2013 in order to accommodate the Rocktucket Music Festival. Main Street will be closed during this time. The detours will be in effect all day and night on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Click here for details.

RIPTA ACCOMMODATES CVS 5K

RIPTA will detour nineteen bus routes and temporarily relocate Bus Stop Q in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, September 22, 2013 in order to accommodate the CVS/Pharmacy Downtown 5K Road Race. Francis Street will be closed from 6:00am until 2:30pm. Click here for details.

RIPTA ACCOMMODATES ROCK N’ ROLL MARATHON

RIPTA will detour twenty-two bus routes in the Providence area on Sunday, September 29, 2013 in order to accommodate the Rock n’ Roll Marathon. The detours are in effect from the first trip of the day until noon; five routes will remain on detour until 4:00pm. Francis Street will be closed until 4:00pm for an outdoor post-race block party.

The following routes will detour from the first trip of the day until noon: Routes 1, 3, 19, 20, 22, 30, 33, 34, 35, 42, 52, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92, 99.

The following routes will detour from first trip of day until 4:00pm: Routes 50, 55, 56 and 57. Click here for details.

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RIPTA AND TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE OFFER SPECIAL SHUTTLE SERVICE TO FARMERS’ MARKET

RIPTA and the Town of Burrillville are pleased to announce that RIPTA will offer special shuttle service to the Burrillville Farmers’ Market. Passengers may board the “Special” RIPTA van at designated stops and time points on the following Saturdays: September 14, and October 5, 2013. Click here for details.

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RIPTA CELEBRATES COLUMBUS DAY

RIPTA will operate all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, October 14, 2013 in observance of Columbus Day. RIPTA offices, including the Photo Identification and Ticket Sellers Offices in Kennedy Plaza, will not be staffed on the holiday. Click here for details.

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Beat Traffic, Try Transit – NEW PARK N’ RIDES ADDED!

The Beat Traffic, Try Transit program launched on July 1, 2013. This program is a collaborative effort of the RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and the RIPTA to offer reduced rates on two transit options for you to consider when commuting to work or school. Beginning Monday, September 9, 2013 the “Beat Traffic, Try Transit” promotion has been expanded to include the following Park N’ Ride lots:

60 Barrington White Church, Police Cove
60 Newport Gateway
60 Portsmouth Boyds Lane
60 Warren Franklin and Main St.
34 East Providence Taunton Ave.
9 Smithfield (Rte 44) RiteAid lot
90 Scituate Chopmist Hill

Click here for a complete list of participating lots and more information on how you can beat traffic!

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youR Line. ouR Line. The R Line. It’s coming.

RIPTA’s R-Line is roaring towards implementation in Spring 2014! With a slew of improvements in the works, the R-Line is sure to be an improved experience for our passengers. Recently having completed construction of the Transit Signal Prioritization project, buses on the R-Line will hit noticeably fewer red lights in the upcoming months.

Coupled with the planned new shelters and amenities and the bright green livery to soon adorn buses along this signature route, expect the R-Line to make a serious impact along Broad North Main Streets in Providence and Main Street in Pawtucket. Follow the R-Line on Twitter @RIPTA_RLine for updated information on RIPTA’s exciting new Bus Rapid Transit Project!

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REDEEM YOUR REWARDS!

Get rewarded for riding RIPTA! Through the Rider Rewards Program, RIPTA is offering discounts at local businesses with the purchase of any RIPTA fare product.

RIPTA partnered with an array of great businesses to help promote the use of transit. Launch Trampoline Park, Dash Bicycle Shop, Roger Williams Zoo, and more have all agreed to offer specialized discounts for the RIPTA Rider Rewards Program.

In order to access these discounts, passengers must ask the driver for a rider receipt. Each receipt is good for one discount, at one location, for a one time use. The more you ride, the more opportunities you have to save. The rider receipt must be redeemed on the date marked on the receipt (the day of the bus ride).

Click here for a complete list of the businesses participating in the RIPTA Rider Rewards Program, their promotional offers, and more information. Businesses interested in participating in the RIPTA Rewards Program should contact Cristy Raposo, Marketing Coordinator at 784-9400x242 or craposo@ripta.com

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RIPTA IN THE COMMUNITY

Cyclovía Providence

Cyclovia is a car-free event that opens Providence streets to people so that they can walk, skate, run, bicycle, exercise and socialize. The events are free, open to the public and fun for people of all ages. The events feature farmers markets, Zumba, yoga, bicycle workshops, street vendors and more.

Stop by the RIPTA booth during the event on Sunday, September 15 from 11am to 3pm on
Hope Street in Providence (between San Souci Dr. and Amherst St.). Click here for more information on the event.

7th Annual Green Festival

The Pascoag Utility District and The Town of Burrillville’s Parks and Recreation Department will be holding its 7th Annual Green Festival on Saturday, September 14th, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Stillwater Mill Center-100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, RI 02830. Bags packed with energy saving information, recycling tips and much more, will be given to the first 500 attendees. Rain date is September 21, 2013.

The Green Festival promises to offer something for the whole family. Children will enjoy fun activities such as face painting, crafts, music and bucket truck rides while adults can learn about various methods of conservation from green vendors that will be participating in the Festival including RIPTA! Stop by our booth and learn how riding a bus results in a greener Rhode Island.

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