Traffic Studies and Stop Sign Requests

At a glance

• What: A run of traffic resolutions: stop signs and state traffic studies at several streets.
• Where it stands: Adopted: stop sign at Hedley Dr and Moccasin Dr (R-26-79, 2026-09-14); Cliff Rd and Brinton Ave stop signs and requests to RIDOT and the State Traffic Commission for studies on Toll Gate Rd and Main Ave (2026-10-05). Pocahontas Dr stop signs (PCR-108-26) and Bly St stop signs (PCR-68-26) were heard or held to 2026-10-19, outcome unknown.
• Next: Check the 2026-10-19 results.

Details

• PCR-108-26 was pulled from unanimous consent by one member on 2026-10-05.

Sources

• Council minutes of 2026-10-05: https://www.warwickri.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10052026-326

Log

2026-09-14 - City Council

• Hedley Dr / Moccasin Dr stop sign adopted.

2026-10-05 - City Council

• Video: a councilor proposed four-way stops on Bly St although the traffic study recommends two-way stops; the administration had the study only a week; held to October 19.
• Traffic studies and Cliff Rd / Brinton Ave signs adopted; Pocahontas Dr and Bly St pending.

2026-10-19 - City Council

• PCR-68-26 and PCR-108-26 docketed; outcomes unknown.

2026-10-19 - City Council

• Pocahontas Drive stop signs approved in committee; Billye Street stop signs held to November 9 pending traffic study clarification.