
RIPTA Transit Center
Progressive P3 Transit Center to Enhance City Connectivity
Gilbane, as Lead Member and Lead Design-Builder of Next Wave Rhode Island Partners (“Next Wave Partners”), was selected by RIPTA to begin Phase 1 of a progressive public-private partnership (P3) to design and construct a new Transit Center project in downtown Providence. This project will be a mixed-use development that will include an enclosed intermodal transit center and RIPTA administrative offices. Additionally, this space is envisioned to include a multistory development with first-floor retail and affordable housing residential space on the upper floors.
Project Overview
- Features will include state-of-the-art passenger arrival and seating area, amenities, office space, and multi-modal accommodation for bicyclists
- The RIPTA is Rhode Island’s statewide transit provider yielding 16 million transit trips annually
- Passenger hubs located in Providence, Pawtucket, Warwick, and Newport
Quick Stats
- Client:
- Location: Providence, RI
- Architect:
- Size: 63,000 SF
63,000
square feet
16M
annual transit trips

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