This could be kind of great. The new Pawtucket-Central Falls station on the MBTA commuter line is near to Pawtucket’s center and ten RIPTA bus lines stop at the station, including the R-Line (fare is free on the R-Line now through July 1st). It would be a short walk from the Pine Street location to, …
This is a reminder that the R-Line — RIPTA’s highest-ridership route, connecting Providence and Pawtucket — is free from now through July 1st. Just hop on and hop off. RIPTA announced the pilot program last summer: This free fare pilot program, funded with $2.5 million in the state budget for the fiscal year that began …
RIPTA has started a one-year pilot program on the R-Line, connecting Providence and Pawtucket. This is the most frequently used route, the one with the highest ridership. This pilot program presents a unique opportunity to study the benefits and potential drawbacks of fare free transit service in Rhode Island. RIPTA will analyze a variety of …
Plans are afoot for the reconfiguration of one mile of Hope Street — between Lauriston (Frog & Toad) and Olney (Tortilla Flats) — for the purposes of creating lanes for biking, jogging, and rolling. There will be a test run of one week in October to see how it goes. According to the ProJo many …
The summer season kicks off for the Seastreak Ferry this Friday, June 17, with routes connecting Providence/Bristol/Newport. Snacks and drinks below decks. Sun, wind, and spectacular views upstairs. This is a fun way to take out-of-town guests down to Bristol or Newport for lunch. Tickets: $12 one way; $24 round trip; infants (2 and under) …
The RI Transit Riders Alliance will be hosting a protest march Saturday, starting at Burnside Park and ending at the State House. Rhode Island’s Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is moving toward implementation of a plan to dismantle the state’s central bus hub in Kennedy Plaza by transferring most buses to more distant and scattered downtown …
The Seastreak Providence-to-Newport ferry service kicks off this Friday with adjustments for the safe spacing of passengers. Weekend service to Bristol is back. From the ProJo: To keep everyone safe, the number of riders on the 149-passenger ferry will be reduced based on the state’s Phase II reopening guidelines. During fair weather, when outdoor seating …
(8.4) Head over to Dusk this Sunday for the Rockabilly Car Show, an afternoon/evening of cars and music hosted by the Teledynes. Rockabilly Rhode Island Presents: The Crank-tones, The BopThrills, The TeleDynes, and Easy Ed’s Record Hop! 2pm — DJ Easy Ed 2:30pm — the Crank-Tones 3:30pm — DJ Easy Ed 4pm — the BopThrills …
I finally got on board a Little Roady autonomous shuttle today and rode the entire 5.3 mile loop over to Olneyville Square and back, and I give the experience two enthusiastic thumbs up. Not only was it comfortable and kind of fun, but along the way I got to see how an efficient, readily available, …
Top speed: 25 mph. The RI Department of Transportation will be rolling out the Little Roady Pilot Project on Wednesday, May 15. (There is a route map at their website.) The Little Roady Pilot Project brings the first self-driving shuttles to Rhode Island. The fleet of electric vehicles offers rides along a fixed route in …
I do like this red. Jump Bikes are suddenly everywhere and, unlike the unannounced and unsanctioned scooter invasion, these electric-assist bikes have arrived through a negotiated contract with the city. And with racks! I like the gray too. JUMP Bike share is a membership-based system that can be used for commuting, exercise, and recreation. Providence …
For pedestrians running late, or just getting pooped, there’s a new option in town — hop on an electric scooter. Last week the Bird scooter company scattered several of the scooters around town without actually coordinating with the city. From abc6 News, The company dropped off the scooters without any notice and city officials say …
The Providence Newport Ferry starts service this Friday. New this year . . . night trips. According to the ProJo, Ferry operator Seastreak has refurbished the vessel Ocean State for the 2018 season and agreed to add night trips during Waterfire lightings, according to a news release Monday. Complimentary shuttle bus service between the Providence …
You have through the end of the month to take a scenic ride aboard the Providence—Newport ferry. (Having said that, service has been cancelled for today and Friday; I’m assuming due to weather and heavy seas. These notices are posted at the top of the page at the Seastreak website.) It’s clearly been a rough …
(5.21) Free train service. Free parking. Avoid the traffic. The RIDOT ‘Trains to Planes’ program returns after last year’s successful debut. The Providence Station is one of three participating stations. (Free parking near state house — see map at website.) There will be three trains to the show from each station, with returning trains running …
Well, here we are 40 years later and in a weird way Travis Bickle’s vision for New York City has come true. Midtown is all cleaned up now, and while “the rain” did wash away the scum, the pimps, the filth, the dogs, I can’t quite see Travis lining up for discount Phantom tickets and …