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Residents, council debate lost parking on Spring Creek Parkway after new state parking law

5955657 · October 16, 2025
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Summary

Residents told the council that a state law change has removed on-street parking near Spring Creek Parkway, creating problems for families with small driveways. City staff said local enforcement has discretion but the law must be followed; the council said it had raised concerns with state legislators.

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…

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