Providence Parking Ban to Take Effect at Midnight on Monday
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Providence Parking Ban to Take Effect at Midnight on Monday
The citywide parking ban will go into effect at 12:01AM on Monday, March 2 and remain in effect until further notice. Residents with overnight parking passes are advised that they cannot park on the street during the duration of the citywide parking ban. All vehicles parked on the street in violation of the citywide parking ban will be ticketed and towed to ensure that roadways can be plowed.
Parents should stay alert for a decision on school closure for Monday as more information becomes available.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Department of Public Works has prepared all equipment and personnel to respond to the storm and will begin pretreating roadways during the afternoon on Sunday.
Garbage and recycling collection will proceed as scheduled but may experience delays due to slow morning travel. Residents are reminded not to put garbage and recycling bins in streets or locations that will interfere with plowing or travel.
Travelers are encouraged to use caution. Per state law, drivers of motor vehicles shall not enter an intersection whether or not any traffic signal is green unless there is sufficient space in the roadway to move completely through the intersection. Violators are subject to fines.
Residents with snow related concerns can contact the City’s snow hotline at 680-8080. Residents experiencing power outages should contact National Grid at 800-322-3223. Individuals are warned never to touch downed power lines and report downed lines to National Grid. In the event of an emergency always dial 911.
Providence Snow Equipment Costs
Dump Trucks
Items: 5 six-wheel wheel dump trucks
Department: Public Works
Cost Per Truck: $140,363
Total Cost: $697,348
Approval Date: December 2013 (City Council)
Trucks
Items: 6 trucks with sanders and plows
Department: Parks and Public Recreation
Cost Per Truck: $54,198
Total Cost: $325,188
Approval Date: August 2013 (Board of Contract and Supply)
Landscape Dump Trucks
Items: 4 landscape dump trucks
Department: Public Works
Cost Per Truck: $60,000
Total Cost: $240,000
Approval Date: June 2014 (City Council)
Dump Trucks
Items: Dumps with plows and spreaders
Department: Parks and Recreation
Cost Per Truck: $60,000
Total Cost: $240,000
Approval Date: June 2014 (City Council)
Vehicle Repair Costs 2011
Department: Public Works
2011 Actual Spending
Repairs to Autos and Trucks
Total Cost: $177,301
Vehicle Repair Costs 2012
Department: Public Works
2012 Actual Spending
Repairs to Autos and Trucks
Total Cost: $97,185
% Change Over Previous Year: -45%
Vehicle Repair Costs 2013
Department: Public Works
2013 Approved Budget
Repairs to Autos and Trucks
Total Cost: $160,000
% Change Over Previous Year: +64%
Vehicle Repair Costs 2014
Department: Public Works
2014 Enacted Budget
Repairs to Autos and Trucks
Total Cost: $140,000
% Change Over Previous Year: -12%
Vehicle Repair Costs 2015
Department: Public Works
2015 Projected Cost
Repairs to Autos and Trucks
Total Cost: $140,000
Total Costs Public Works
Department of Public Works
Total Costs
Recent Truck Acquisitions: $937,348
Vehicle Repairs: $714,486.00
Note: Vehicle repairs are totaled from 2011 to 2015. Truck acquisition costs are from 2013 to 2014.
