A Providence resident told the council during public comment that on-street parking along Spring Creek Parkway changed after a new state parking law and asked what the city could do to preserve parking for families whose driveways are full.

Emily Watterson said many houses on the street have limited off-street parking and that the new law made previously available curb parking illegal. She described people parking on grass and blocking sidewalks because of the loss of legal street parking and asked whether the city could adjust striping to allow shared use similar to other local roads.

Ryan, a staff member, said the city had communicated the concerns to state representatives and encouraged legislative revisions that might allow limited exceptions; he also said police enforcement officers have discretion but are charged with enforcing state law. Ryan added that restriping the road would require chip seal and striping changes and that Spring Creek Parkway was designed as a major collector with a bike lane and limited access for parking.

Council members said they had raised the issue with state legislators and planned to keep advocating for localized adjustments. Councilors encouraged residents to report parking enforcement concerns to city enforcement staff while noting that the city must follow state law.

Ending: The council said it would continue to press legislators for changes, consider striping at chip-seal or restriping events, and encourage discretionary leniency from enforcement when driveways are full as staff, residents and legislators pursue longer-term fixes.