Transportation

First Person: Using Public Transit During One of the Coldest Weeks of the Year

RIPTA Winter Schedule Changes Mostly Increase Transit Service

Funding for Electric School Buses Hits Bumps in Smaller Districts

East Side Bus Tunnel Isn’t So Spooky Anymore

One possible location would be near the Providence Train Station.

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‘Week Without Driving’ Reveals State Transportation Wins and Weaknesses

RIPTA to Add Employee Bathrooms at Kennedy Plaza

Transit Riders Recommends Four Advocates, All Women, for RIPTA Board

The pilot, called Flex On Demand, brings the convenience of rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft to public transportation.

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Becoming RIPTA Bus Driver Isn’t Easy, and Neither Is Getting People to Apply

Advocates Concerned About Vacancies, Lack of Diversity on RIPTA Board of Directors

Additional Cracks in East Side Bus Tunnel to Increase Costs and Length of Repair Project

Many transit users have balked at the idea of moving the hub outside Kennedy Plaza, which has operated as a transit center since the 1800s.

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RIPTA Board Prioritizes Hunt for Permanent CEO, Hires Firm for National Search

Washington Bridge Closure Hurts RIPTA Buses’ On-Time Rates

RIPTA Holds Off On Service Cuts