Ocean Road infrastructure improvements
Summary
RIDOT plans safety bump-outs and flashing crosswalk signs at four Ocean Road intersections, but councilors worry about losing parking for seawall businesses and dislike lighted poles blocking the view. The council backed the safety work but asked RIDOT to reconsider the sign design and repurpose parking striping.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The bump-outs would eliminate an estimated 8 to 10 seawall parking spaces unless alternative striping is adopted.
Pedestrians crossing busy Ocean Road, especially beachgoers and families.
Seawall-area businesses and drivers could lose parking spaces.
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