BrownMed/Downcity Express

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 twelve minute intervals. The service is now operating from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Use the Shuttle stop texting available to find out when the next two shuttles will arrive!

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. Shuttle stop texting available to provide arrival time of the next two shuttles.