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Newport council backs restriping, bike lanes and truck weight limits for Admiral Kalfas Road
Summary
The Newport City Council approved a resolution endorsing restriping of Admiral Kalfas Road to create 10‑foot travel lanes, buffered 5‑foot bike lanes and to seek state approval for truck weight restrictions; the resolution also directs the city to provide crossing guards until traffic‑calming measures are implemented.
The Newport City Council on a unanimous vote approved a resolution asking the city to support restriping Admiral Kalfas Road to provide 10‑foot travel lanes and buffered 5‑foot bike lanes and to seek State Traffic Commission approval for accompanying weight‑restriction signage.
Councilor Lima, sponsor of the resolution, told colleagues the changes respond to a yearlong effort with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and residents who raised safety concerns after several high‑profile crashes near school arrival and dismissal times. "This is us being…
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