DETOURS

FRIAR 5K ROAD RACE – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

RIPTA will detour Route 55 (Admiral/Prov College) to accommodate the Friar 5K Road Race. The detour will be in effect from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Click here for details.

COLOR RUN 5K – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

RIPTA will detour Routes 1, 3, 21, 30, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line to accommodate the Color Run 5K. While this detour is in effect, Bus Stops L, M, N, and O will be temporarily relocated from Parcel 12 to Fulton Street. Click here for details.

COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVAL ON FEDERAL HILL – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 – MONDAY, OCTOBER 13

RIPTA will detour Route 92 (RI College/Federal Hill/East Side) to accommodate the Columbus Day Festival. The Route 92 detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day on Saturday until the last trip of the night on Monday. Click here for details.

GLORIA GEMMA 5K – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

RIPTA will detour Routes 1, 3, 21, 30, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line to accommodate the Gloria Gemma 5K Road Race. While this detour is in effect, Bus Stops L, M, N, and O will be temporarily relocated from Parcel 12 to Fulton Street. Click here for details.

18TH ANNUAL ST. PIUS V 5K ROAD RACE – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

RIPTA will detour Route 55 (Admiral/Prov College) to accommodate the 18th Annual St. Pius V 5K Road Race. The detour will be in effect from 10:00am to 11:00am. Click here for details.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

RIPTA will detour Routes 1, 3, 17, 19, 20, 22, 27, 28, 31, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 52, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92, and the R-Line to accommodate the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The detour will be in effect from 10:00am until 11:00pm. Click here for details.

RIPTA CELEBRATES COLUMBUS DAY

RIPTA will operate all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, October 13, 2014 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.

WIN A $200 WARWICK MALL GIFT CARD

How? Easy! Design a vibrant, eye-catching, unique design that can be used on a promotional RIPTA T-shirt. Better hurry though! All entries must be received by October 10, 2014. Details here.

RIPTA AND AARP HOST FREE “HOW TO RIDE RIPTA WORKSHOP”

RIPTA and AARP will host a free “How to Ride RIPTA Workshop” at Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Parkway, Warwick, RI on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 10:30AM. During this workshop, RIPTA will teach seniors the basics of using public transportation including how to use RIPTA’s Flex Service. RIPTA Photo ID staff will be on site to process Senior/Disabled Bus Passes for qualified applicants. Those interested in obtaining a RIPTA Senior Bus Pass are asked to bring $25.00 cash to the session and proof of being over 65 years of age.

This free How to Ride RIPTA Workshop program, developed by AARP and RIPTA, is designed to empower the senior community to mobilize and remain independent. All attendees of this travel training program will receive a free step-by-step “How to Ride Guide.” This guide contains information on how to read a bus schedule, fares, senior discounts and more. Click here for more information and future workshop dates.

DRINK AND DABBLE FOR HALF OFF!

Charlie Hall's DRINK and DABBLE is a new event where people gather to sip cocktails and try their hand at re-creating a chosen painting (many times a Rhode Island scene) under the guidance of talented RISD grad/comic Charlie Hall and his staff. NuRiders can enoy this event at 50% OFF!

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See the world's largest exhibit of historic naval ships.

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Frog & Toad - 10% off $50
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Fuller Craft Museum - Two Free Adult Admissions
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The Museum's vision, to "let the art touch you," is redefining the museum experience and ensuring the future of contemporary craft.

Nostalgia - 10% off $50
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On the 'East Side' of Providence, Nostalgia is the fun, new curious emporium in town offering a great variety of vintage and antique goods.

Audubon Society of Rhode Island - Free Admission with Purchase of Admission
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Look inside a life size Right Whale, discover life in a tide pool, observe marine life and much more.

COMMUTER RESOURCE RI UPDATE

CRRI is working closely with Quonset Pt. Employers such as General Dynamics, Synesco, Ocean State Job Lot (Distribution center), GreenCore and many others to enhance transportation options for employees as hiring growth increases. CRRI is also working with Miriam Hospital on a pilot Eco-Pass Program that will kick off in November. Want to learn how RIPTA can help your employees’ transportation needs? Email econte@RIPTA.com .