Zachary Agush

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.

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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

New RIPTA passenger facility opens in Pawtucket The building is located at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center on Pine Street.

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

A building with large glass windows, brick facade and a prominent overhanging canopy extends over a transit plaza with snow cleared from walkways under a morning sky with yellow sunlight illuminating buildings in the distance. The RIPTA logo is seen above Pawtucket Central Falls in metal lettering.

A building with large glass windows, brick facade and a prominent overhanging canopy extends over a transit plaza with snow cleared from walkways under a morning sky with yellow sunlight illuminating buildings in the distance. An apartment building under construction can be seen adjacent to the building.

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.

Senator Whitehouse smiles with the Rhode Island congressional delegation and others as they cut a ribbon.

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!

Cities made a bet on millennials — but forgot one key thing Can cities learn to love kids again?

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

Hello @emzconk.bsky.social!

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