RIPTA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Service Changes
Hearings Scheduled for December 4 and 5 in Providence and Warwick
Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service changes on December 4 in Warwick and December 5 in Providence. The proposed service changes would affect Routes 10X, 28, 29, 35, 72, and 78. Additionally, minor changes to Providence School afternoon service will also be addressed.
The proposed service changes include the increase of service frequency on some high performing routes, new service to a major employment center and the elimination of a low-performing route segment.
The proposed service changes are as follows:
Route 10X
New daily trips will be added to operate between the new Amazon Fulfillment Center in Johnston and downtown Providence. This pilot service launched October 2024.
Route 28 (Broadway/Hartford)
Some trips will be extended to serve the new Amazon Fulfillment Center in Johnston.
Route 29 (CCRI Warwick/Conimicut)
Due to low ridership, the deviation to Long St. and Strawberry Field will be eliminated.
Route 35 (Rumford/Newport Ave.)
This route will no longer travel inbound over I-195. Outbound trips remain the same.
Route 72 (Weeden/Central Falls)
Weekday frequency will be increased from every 24 minutes to every 20 minutes.
Route 78 (Beverage Hill Ave/East Providence)
This route will no longer travel inbound over I-195. Outbound trips remain the same.
Frequency on weekday trips will be increased from every 50 minutes to every 40-45 minutes all day.
Frequency on Saturday trips will be increased from every 45 minutes to every 35 minutes all day.
Frequency on Sunday trips will be increased from every 90 minutes to every 50 minutes all day.
Providence School Service
Select afternoon trips traveling from Hope High School, Mt. Pleasant High School, E-Cubed Academy, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School, Central/Classical/PCTA and the Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex will now operate directly to neighborhood RIPTA Routes without having to transfer in Kennedy Plaza.
Under state law, the Authority must post the hearing schedule prior to holding any public hearings. All input from the public at the hearings will be submitted to RIPTA’s Board of Directors in December and the Board will vote on the proposed service changes at its December 19, 2024, board meeting. If approved, service changes would go into effect on January 18, 2025. For more information on these changes, passengers can visit RIPTA.com/Public Hearings.
Schedule for Public Hearings
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
CCRI Knight Campus
400 East Ave., Warwick
Times: 12:30pm – 2pm & 5:30pm – 7pm
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Providence Foundation
30 Exchange Terrace, Providence
Times: 12:30pm – 2pm & 5:30pm – 7pm
These hearings will be accessible to people with disabilities and people with limited English proficiency. RIPTA will provide translation and interpreter services for the deaf and hearing impaired, provided such a request is made at least 72 hours prior to the hearing date. A request for this service can be made by calling (401) 784-9500 ex. 1242 or 800-745-5555 (RI Relay TDD).
For information on RIPTA services, passengers may call (401) 781-9400 or visit RIPTA.com.
Cristy Raposo Perry
Director of Communications & Public Outreach
Phone: 401-784-9500 x1242
Email: raposo@ripta.com
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
705 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02907
RIPTA.com