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Councilors press for master transportation plan follow‑up, parking and crosswalk safety
Summary
Councilors asked staff to revisit the master transportation plan, identify 'low hanging fruit' projects, improve signage at the transportation center, address dangerous crosswalks at America's Cup Avenue and pursue transit connections to reduce residential street parking.
Transportation emerged as a top priority during the workshop, with councilors urging staff to identify implementable projects from the master transportation plan and to pursue funding and legislative help.
Councilor Lynn said she wanted to 'take a look at the master transportation plan again' and find low‑cost projects the council can fund or pursue with lobbyists and the legislative delegation. She raised specific safety concerns, calling the crosswalk on America's Cup Avenue "a death trap" and said she would prepare a resolution asking the state to review it. "There's gonna be a lot of push and pull for that money," Lynn said when discussing upcoming bond allocations for 2025.
Staff and the chair discussed improving wayfinding and parking signage at the transportation center, coordinating with RIPTA for commuter lots and shuttles, and using lobbyists to pursue grants rather than relying solely on changes to state funding formulas.
