Downtown Providence is very compact and can easily be covered walking. There is some parking available throughout the city, but RIPTA's (http://www.ripta.com/) public transport network is extensive and an alternative to driving. Although public transit in Providence is almost entirely comprised of buses, the buses are on-time, reliable, and much of RIPTA's bus fleet is new. Kennedy Plaza, RIPTA's downtown bus station, has recently undergone a major overhaul and is well laid out with digital displays at each terminal that tell when the next bus will be coming.
Two of the downtown lines are run completely on natural gas trackless trolleys called the Providence LINK Trolley, and cover most of historic Providence. Base fare is $2.00, though e-riptiks or ride passes may be purchased either on-board or at local Shaw's and Stop and Shop supermarkets.Seniors or disabled persons ride for half price during non-peak hours with the presentation of an id. Students from some local colleges can buy discounted bus passes or use their school id cards policy varies depending on the school.
The ferry has been discontinued. This entry needs to be updated.
