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No Turn on Red Downtown Ordinance

At a glance

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  • What: Ordinance prohibiting right turns on red at downtown signalized intersections, developed with the Providence Streets Coalition for pedestrian safety, expanding citywide in 2028.
  • Where it stands: approved as amended by the Public Works committee on October 7, 2026.

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Log

  • 2026-10-07 - 2026-10-07 - Committee on Public Works: after a public hearing, the committee lowered the fine from $75 to $50, set a warning for a first offense and $50 for a second, and approved it as amended by voice vote.