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Council backs 15-ton weight limit for residential portion of Pleasant Valley Parkway
Summary
An ordinance establishing a 15-ton weight limit on the residential section of Pleasant Valley Parkway passed consideration; sponsors said the restriction protects street integrity, tree canopy and an on-street bike lane while allowing exceptions for public safety and necessary deliveries.
The Providence City Council approved an ordinance setting a 15-ton weight limit for the entirely residential portion of Pleasant Valley Parkway, sponsors said, to protect road conditions, the tree canopy and a local bike lane from heavy through-traffic.
Policy staff explained the road runs through a watershed with softer…
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