BrownMed/Downcity Express
September 2, 2008
Brownmed/downcity express resumes normal route
Construction is complete in the Alumni House/Main Green area allowing the safeRIDE BrownMed/Downcity Express to resume its normal route on September 2, 2008 at 8:00 AM. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the necessary summer detour. New this year - two additional stops have been added to the route - Athletic Center (corner of Hope & Cushing) and the student parking Lot (170 Allens Ave.).
The BrownMed/Downcity Express is a scheduled fixed-route daytime service specifically developed to provide transportation between Brown/RISD and the hospitals via downtown and the Jewelry District.
The service is available to all students, faculty and staff, and hospital affiliates with a Brown or RISD ID. ID must be shown before boarding the van.
Where is the Express van right now?
BrownMed/Downcity Real Time Tracker
The BrownMed/Downcity Express vans operate Monday through Friday. They depart from 70 Ship Street and run at approximately ten minute intervals. The service is now operating on academic year hours (8 am - 6 pm) through May 22, 2009. The last departure from Rhode Island Hospital is at 5:42 pm.
If you have been waiting at a designated BrownMed/Downcity Express stop for more than 25 minutes, please call the Transportation Office at 863-3157 to alert them of the interruption of service. Please be prepared to provide the date, time, and location of the stop where you are waiting.
BrownMed/Downcity Express Map
BrownMed/Downcity Express FAQ
BrownMed/Downcity Express Printable Schedule