Board Members of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority met today to formally accept the resignation of RIPTA CEO, former Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian. Citing contractural issues, the Board agreed to honor a 90 day severance clause. Me. Avedisian had not participated in the RIPTA health plan, and was not accorded any additional provisions for health card. Video:[Read More…]
Providence Public Schools Announces School Cancellation for Tuesday, Feb. 13 Due to Inclement Weather The Providence Public School District announces the cancellation of all schools district-wide tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, due to predicted inclement weather. This decision has been made with the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and faculty as our top priority. Additionally, all[Read More…]
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that the “Ride Free Central Falls” pilot program, which has been in effect since March 2022, will conclude on December 31, 2023. This initiative, aimed at testing geofencing technology to promote public transportation use, has been a valuable experiment in enhancing accessibility and affordability. Under the “Ride Free[Read More…]
Construction & Traffic Changes On Allens Avenue In Effect Beginning Today From The Office of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley: Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced earlier this month that $1.5 million in repairs will be made to the City of Providence’s Fox Point Hurricane Barrier. Construction for this project begins today, with this phase of repairs replacing the hydraulic components[Read More…]
All RIPTA Offices Will be Closed on Monday, December 26, 2022, & Monday, January 2, 2023 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Sunday, December 25, 2022, in observance of Christmas Day, and Sunday, January 1, 2023, in observance of New Year’s Day. RIPTA will run regular fixed-route[Read More…]
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-one bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 16, 2022, in order to accommodate the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Routes 1, 3, 4, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 50, 55, 78, and 92 will be detoured from 8:15AM to 1:30PM. Routes 27,[Read More…]
From RIPTA – The Coalition will be reaching out for the Zoom Settings Monday Morning Public Invited To Provide Input On Transportation Needs For State’s Coordinated Transportation Plan Four Virtual Public Meetings to be held April 25 to May 4 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Human Services Transportation Coordinating Council are hosting four virtual[Read More…]
Riders Need To Be Heard The fate of the downtown Providence bus hub, which has long anchored Kennedy Plaza, has sparked considerable controversy. Rhode Islanders who ride the bus have been angry and distressed that the hub might be moved to a worse location. But now there’s a chance things may be moving in a better direction. RIDOT, which has driven[Read More…]
The ACLU of RI has sent a letter today to the RI Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) demanding answers regarding an August 2021 data breach at the agency that compromised the Social Security numbers and private health care information of thousands of individuals who have no apparent connection to the agency. Specifically, the letter demands to know why the agency had this information in the first place, why it[Read More…]
Mandate Has Been Extended Through January 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, has now been extended through[Read More…]
Cranston Mayor Schedules Presser to Challenge City Council Chair … Retribution? or Good Governance? He’s baaaack! Although, truth be told, did he ever really go away? Now Former Woonsocket City Council Chair John Ward made good on his promise to stay involved in Woonsocket affairs … albeit as a private citizen, today, with the release of his formal objection to the “reclassification” of Woonsocket’s RISE Academy from Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. Citing,[Read More…]
In a scheduling move that has even the most cynical Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) observer shaking their head, the Agenda for the influential Council on Elementary & Secondary Education was posted on 5:20 this evening (Friday) to include a review of the controversial application to transition Woonsocket based RISE Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. The Hearing will[Read More…]
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, War Crimes Needed As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should make clear that those responsible for ongoing atrocities and other[Read More…]
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