@ripta.com resuming limited service 2/25.

Today is my mother’s 70th birthday. Her present was 32 inches of snow.

@ripta.com is not operating service tomorrow. Stay safe.

Largest snowfall ever in Rhode Island

Inbox: RIPTA suspending service as of 9 p.m. tonight.

Self-Portrait (rotated), potential sketch for The Creation of Adam, by Michelangelo, late 15th//early 16th c

Meals of the 14th

We’re hiring! Join our team as a Business Development Officer where you'll grow our commuter benefits program, build employer partnerships, and support public transit across #RhodeIsland. Apply by February 13, 2026 at RIPTA.com/Careers

In 2025, RIPTA connected thousands of Rhode Islanders to jobs, school, healthcare, and opportunity. From new pilot programs and employer partnerships to major infrastructure investments and improved rider tools, we made transit more reliable and easier to use. Learn more at RIPTA.com/YearInReview.

JUST IN: RIPTA announces that all service will be suspended at 7:30 p.m. due to the snowstorm. https://www.wpri.com/weather/winter-weather/snow-storm-jan-25-26-2026/ 

Snow and Ballons

RIPTA said the facility provides “over 500 trips” per day, and there were 241,000 total boardings last year.

Happy opening day to this little guy! 🥳🥳🥳 The @ripta.com Pawtucket/Central Falls Transit Center Passenger Amenity Building will open at 10 today. Normal hours 8:00-4:30p.

Glad to join RIPTA this morning for the opening of the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Amenity Building.

Now Open: Passenger Amenity Building at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center! @govdanmckee.bsky.social, the FTA, state, and municipal leaders joined RIPTA today to celebrate the opening of the building which features restrooms, seating, and real-time info screens.

It’s 2026. 364 days until 2027.

Rider of the Week Nicole has been riding RIPTA since she was a teen. Between #parking costs and peace of mind, this Downtown #Providence resident prefers to leave driving to the pros. Say hi to Nicole next time you're at Providence Noodle Bar. 🍜 Psst - try the Mala Rose Ragu!

NEW: “The strategy [building homes for millennials who hadn’t had kids yet] worked — until millennials aged out of it. As they now enter their 30s-40s & start having children, they’re ditching cities where the housing stock never caught up to their changing needs.” Bad strategy. Design for kids.

Food pantries near you 🍎 RIPTA is proud to support access to essential resources across #RhodeIsland. Visit RIPTA.com/Food to find local food pantries and the bus routes that serve them.

Meet your #RiderOfTheWeek! Providence residents Barbara and Justin ride RIPTA and RIde #paratransit to work, shopping, and appointments. This glowing bride-to-be and her fiancé even rode the Route 21 bus to the Big Cheese in Cranston to celebrate their engagement! #PublicTransit

Scared to #trytransit? Bus Buddy can help! Our trained travel experts will show you everything you need to know about riding the #bus, from waiting at the bus stop to paying your fare. Visit RIPTA.com/BusBuddy to learn more about this free training program from RIPTA.

RIPTA #RiderOfTheWeek Devin rides the bus from Central Falls to downtown Providence, where he runs errands like repairing his glasses and getting a haircut at Urban Fellow. 🚌 His tip for new riders? Thank your driver when you exit the bus!

#RiderOfTheWeek Stuart feels at home using transit to explore his new life in #RhodeIsland. Growing up in New York City, he didn't learn to drive until age 30 - and that's how he likes it! He traded in his keys for a bus pass which he uses to get to work and favorite restaurants.

Your #RiderOfTheWeek, delivered! 📦 We caught up with Tiffany and Carla who ride Route 10x and Route 28 to their jobs at Amazon in Johnston. Amazon covers their fare, letting these ladies worry about better things - like which show to watch next - while someone else drives!

Rewards for trading in your car keys for a trip by bus, train, carpool, walking, or bike? 🚌 It's not magic, it's the @drivelessri.bsky.social app! #Walktober #Transit

What's life like without a car in Rhode Island? Just ask Markus! Whether he's commuting to work, checking out a new restaurant, or thrifting at his go-to spots, this former car-owner relies on RIPTA service to get him everywhere he wants to go. Happy #WeekWithoutDriving, Markus!

Today’s sock choice: multimodality and @ripta.com

RIPTA #RiderOfTheWeek Marisa rides Route 65x to downtown Providence where she works for the educational non-profit @cityyear.bsky.social. 🚌 She finds commuting by bus to be less stressful than driving in traffic, plus she can catch up on her favorite books. Happy #TransitTuesday, Marisa!

L'Shana Tova #roshhashanah

Meet your #RiderOfTheWeek! Anastasiia's family rides RIPTA everywhere from the grocery store to the playground, treating each trip as a mini-lesson to teach her kids social skills and responsibility in a safe and supportive environment. Happy #TransitTuesday, Anastasiia!

Today was disheartening. It will be a moment that I’ll always remember. As a daily rider, I sympathize w/ the challenges that riders will experiencing statewide. I am not going anywhere and will work hard to keep moving transit forward for RI. (Strictly my personal opinion, not a RIPTA statement).

#RiderOfTheWeek Val started riding RIPTA on her commute to downtown Providence. Now retired, she rides to appointments, religious services, and the grocery store. Her tip for riding? Eligible seniors can apply for a Reduced Fare Bus Pass! To learn more, visit: RIPTA.com/seniors

Our #RiderOfTheWeek Alana started riding RIPTA while working at Brown University. Nowadays she works from home but continues to ride the bus to avoid parking hassles. Plus, this biker also likes to rack 'n ride! Learn how you can too with this video: bit.ly/3V0sKdQ

Japanese Pancakes in DePasquale Square

Meet Cindy, your Rider of the Week! 🚌 Cindy loves relaxing on her bus commute to Amica Insurance where she works in sales and client services. Did you know that Amica offers commuter benefits through RIPTA's Wave to Work program? Learn more at RIPTA.com/WaveToWork

Meet the RIPTA Rider of the Week! 🚌 Dally rides the bus to her job at @rwpzoo.bsky.social where she works as a horticulturist. Before that, Dally rode RIPTA to @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social where she attended school. Happy Transit Tuesday, Dally!

As a holder of an MSc in Transport Planning and Management, I just read the Governor’s letter. This is my blunt and personal response (not an official @ripta.com statement): this is outrageous.

I've watched every minute of the recorded oral comments & read the hundreds of written submissions to @ripta.com in response to the painful service reductions and segment and outright eliminations on the table. This 🧵 is strictly my own and is not an official RIPTA statement.

It's #TransitTuesday, our new series highlighting real Rhode Islanders who use public transit to get to work! 🚌 This week we caught up with Zach on his commute from downtown Providence to RIPTA headquarters where he works as a Principal Planner.

The Metro Connector Study is underway. We are evaluating 4 alternatives: two LRT and two BRT routes. Read the update here: www.ripta.com/metroconnect... and see the StoryMap: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1381... that will explain the evaluation process to date, and the four alternatives.

Yesterday PM @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social discussed @ripta.com TMP & Metro Connector and their potentials to foster + regionalism & development in PVD metro and SE MA. Joined w/Cities of Providence, Central Falls and Warwick City of Warwick, SRPEED, SRTA, Jarred Johnston & @growsmartri.bsky.social

November 2019: @ripta.com Transit Forward RI Bus

A report from my parent’s townhouse: cats are enjoying the leather couch.

The @ripta.com Passenger Bldg at Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center had made significant progress. Cannot wait for it to open to provide a comfortable waiting space for @mbta.com riders and our own.

Post @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social @ripta.com Bus

I spy a @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social @ripta.com electric bus.

@ripta.com R-1636 to Centreville Bank Stadium Opener between @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social and @sanantoniofc.bsky.social 📸 RIPTA Tim

First Match at Centreville Bank Stadium: @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social vs @sanantoniofc.bsky.social

How a RIPTA app provides Rhode Islanders an incentive to drive less www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/28/m...