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North Providence council authorizes steps toward speed bumps after resident describes near‑misses on Rosedale Street
Summary
After resident Stacy Tanalia Silva described repeated near‑misses, property damage and safety concerns on Rosedale Street, the council voted to pursue an ordinance authorizing speed bumps (subject to police and fire input) and to begin the process without the usual signature threshold because of demonstrated safety risks.
Stacy Tanalia Silva, a long‑time Rosedale Street resident, told the council she has lived on the block since 2000 and described multiple incidents of speeding that have endangered children and elderly neighbors.
"I can't have any more death on that street, guys. Like, seriously," Silva told the council, presenting photos and video she said show near‑miss collisions and a vehicle striking her parked truck. She asked the council to move quickly to install speed‑reducing measures.
Council members discussed the town’s usual process (which often solicits resident signatures) but several said the street’s safety record justifies expedited action. Councilman Matone moved to draft and introduce an ordinance authorizing speed bumps on Rosedale Street, with the requirement that police and fire review emergency‑vehicle access; the motion carried.
Why it matters: The Rosedale Street request centers on immediate pedestrian safety concerns for children and older residents and aims to reduce both vehicle speeds and crash risk by installing physical traffic‑calming measures.
What’s next: The council asked staff and legal counsel to draft an ordinance and coordinate with police and fire to confirm emergency access requirements. Residents will be updated as the ordinance moves through the council process.
