KENNEDY PLAZA UNDER CONSTRUCTION

RIPTA will temporarily relocate all bus stops out of Kennedy Plaza beginning Saturday, July 12, 2014 to accommodate City of Providence renovations of the Plaza. All routes will be slightly detoured to avoid entering Kennedy Plaza. Bus stops will be relocated to Exchange Terrace, Sabin Street, Exchange Street, Fountain Street and Steeple Street.

Click here for details.

Click here for maps that show the downtown routing of the express routes during construction of Kennedy Plaza.

CRAFT BREW 5K – JULY 20

RIPTA will detour bus routes R-Line, 1, 3, 6, 17, 19, 20, 22, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 50, 60, and 92 in Providence on Sunday, July 20, 2014 in order to accommodate the Craft Brew 5K. Click here for details.

GOVERNOR’S BAY DAY

RIPTA will waive the roundtrip fare on all service to South County Beaches on Route 66 (URI/Galilee) on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in celebration of the Governor’s Bay Day.

Route 66 (URI/Galilee) also provides weekend only express service from Central Falls, Cranston, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket to Salty Brine, Roger Wheeler (Sand Hill Cove) and Scarborough State Beaches in South County.

For Governor’s Bay Day, service to the beach will be provided on a first come, first served basis. The standard one-way fare of $2.00, suspended for Bay Day, will resume on Monday, July 28, 2014. These buses will stop at Kennedy Plaza on the way to the South County beaches. Passengers should consult the Rte. 66 (URI/Galilee) schedule for details.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – AUGUST 5, 2014

In accordance with RI State Law, RIPTA will hold a public hearing to address the proposed elimination of Route 49 (Camp Street/Miriam Hospital). Hearings will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at the University of Rhode Island Feinstein Providence Campus Auditorium, 80 Washington Street Providence, RI. Hearings will be held from 10am to 12pm and again from 6pm to 8pm. A 72 hour notice is required for persons with sensory impairment requiring auxiliary aids. To request this service, please contact RIPTA at 401-784-9500 x242 or 800-745-5555 (RI Relay TDD).

SAY HELLO TO OUR LATEST NURIDE SPONSORS!

NuRide is the nation’s largest commuter rewards program. This program rewards individuals who take greener trips, which include walking, biking, telecommuting, carpooling, vanpooling, or taking public transportation. It’s completely free and easy to do! Log on now to www.NuRide.com/ripta to get started. Get points for going green and then cash in your points for really cool rewards!

Check out our latest sponsors and what they’re offering NuRiders:

• Vanity Supper Club – Free dessert with entrée
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• Ultimate Body Boutique - 20% Off Hair Service, Tanning Package, or Wax
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• Boss Ice Arena - Free Public Skate or Rock N Skate When You Buy One
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• Rock Spot Climbing - Free Climbing Pass When You Buy One
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• P.F. Chang's at Providence Place - Free Appetizer with Entrée
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• Modern Tailoring & Dry Cleaning - Hem One Pair of Pants Get One Hemmed for Free
http://www.tailoringatmodern.com/

Are you a business owner interested in promoting your business for FREE through NuRide? Email marketing@ripta.com for details.

FOR IT'S ONE, TWO, THREE STRIKES, YOU'RE OUT

Catch a ride on RIPTA to the “old ball game.” RIPTA is offering you an express bus ride to Pawtucket Red Sox (PawSox) baseball games every Sunday for the remainder of the season. The next “PawSox Game Bus” leaves from Temporary Bus Stop P in Kennedy Plaza on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 1:05pm. Click here for more details.

YOU SPOKE. WE LISTENED.

Based on passenger feedback, RIPTA added the following three additional weekday trips to Route 60 (Providence/Newport). Click here for details.

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, July 27 from 12pm to 4pm on
Broadway. Click here for more information on the event.