Crosswalk 'daylighting' — parking ban near marked crosswalks
Summary
Cars parked next to crosswalks block sight lines and endanger pedestrians. This ordinance would let Providence parking enforcement officers ticket vehicles parked within 25 feet of a marked crosswalk, with a $100 fine — a top Safe Streets Plan recommendation.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Violators face a $100 fine; the city gains a new parking enforcement revenue stream.
Pedestrians — especially children walking to school and residents crossing busy intersections.
Drivers who lose curb parking spots near intersections and risk $100 fines.
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