Roads & transportation in Rhode Island local government
What Rhode Island city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about roads & transportation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
476 Rhode Island meetings since 2024 covered roads & transportation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Rhode Island with the most roads & transportation activity
- South Kingstown, RI (54)
- Jamestown, RI (52)
- City of Newport, RI (31)
- Westerly, RI (30)
- New Shoreham, RI (30)
- Portsmouth, RI (27)
- Middletown, RI (27)
- East Providence, RI (19)
- Lincoln, RI (19)
- Richmond, RI (19)
- Tiverton, RI (15)
- Barrington, RI (13)
Latest matching meetings
Cumberland Ordinance Sub-Committee to review five code amendments
The Ordinance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss several proposed changes to the town's code of ordinances. These items include rules regarding public property, event licensing, and vehicle regulations.
Council votes on Washington Bridge easement and three school safety contracts
The East Providence City Council will vote on resolutions authorizing contracts for school safety improvements at East Providence High School and a temporary construction easement for the Washington Bridge Project. The agenda includes a public hearing on a no-parking ordinance for Dover Avenue and the introduction of…
Public hearing on The Residences at Pocasset major land development
The Johnston Planning Board will consider a one‑year extension request for the Putnam Pike "Gateway" project and hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a minor subdivision on Shun Pike, a senior‑focused condo project on Plainfield Pike, and a major adaptive‑reuse residential development at…
Planning Board to review residential developments and street abandonment
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a minor subdivision and a major land development project. The board will also discuss pre-applications for luxury condos and a lot subdivision, and provide an advisory opinion on a street abandonment request.
HDC to review RFP for town-wide historic survey tied to Revolution Wind
The Historic District Commission will review and discuss the RFP for a town-wide historic resources survey required under Section 106 for the Revolution Wind Project, with comments due at this meeting. They will also consider a draft Stone Wall Ordinance and potential recommendation to the Planning Board, and discuss…
City Council and Energy Commission hold joint workshop on Hazard Road
The Newport City Council and the Energy and Environment Commission will hold a joint workshop on August 25, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda lists 'Hazard Road' as the sole topic for discussion. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are detailed in the notice.
Zoning Board hears 5 variance requests, including Fleury Properties' second dwelling unit
The Newport Zoning Board of Review will hold public hearings on five petitions for dimensional variances, including a request to build a second dwelling unit on a substandard lot, a garage and pool project, and several smaller additions. The board will also consider a 12-month extension request for 12 Elliot Place, a…
Council to weigh school bond scenarios, BESS ban study
The Portsmouth Town Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session first. In open session, they will discuss school bond scenarios, review monthly finance reports, and consider several new items including a temporary overdose awareness display, opioid settlement funding for education programs, a road…
Council to weigh zoning, grants, and licenses at Aug. 26 meeting
The Newport City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes a consent calendar with special event permits, a communication on waterfront zoning amendments, several new and renewed entertainment and sidewalk café licenses, and appointments to boards…
School Building Committee to discuss new SKHS and Curtis Corner projects
The South Kingstown School Building Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the new South Kingstown High School (SKHS) project, including parking and traffic flow for the September 2027 school year, and to schedule walk-throughs. They will also receive updates on the Curtis Corner project. The agenda includes…
Harbor Commission to consider letter supporting Ft. Getty trailer parking
The Jamestown Harbor Commission will meet in person on August 18, 2026, to review and potentially act on several items, including a draft 5-year plan, asset inventory updates, and a letter of support to designate space at Ft. Getty for boat trailer storage for commercial fishermen. The commission will also hear…
Planning Board to advise Town Council on bus garage alternative sites
The Planning Board is holding a special meeting to review administrative reports. The primary item for discussion is an advisory to the Town Council regarding alternative sites for a bus garage.
Planning Board to review form-based code for Old Tower Hill Road project
The South Kingstown Planning Board will hold a work session to review and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Project, which involves a form-based code. The agenda includes only this substantive item, along with routine procedural matters.
Recreation Commission to hear Curtis Corner athletic field project details
The South Kingstown Recreation Commission is meeting to review capital improvement projects, hear a presentation on the Curtis Corner school athletic field reconstruction, and discuss ARPA-funded park lighting. The commission will also elect officers for 2026-2027 and consider a camp refund policy waiver request…
BPAC to discuss e-bike rules, crosswalk request, and 2027 budget
The South Kingstown Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several ongoing items, including next steps for the ESKAPE Plan, an update on the bike path survey with discussion of state and town e-bike regulations, and a request to the DOT for a crosswalk on High Street. They will also discuss…
Council to weigh new entertainment licenses, grants, and Memorial Blvd. safety improvements
The Newport City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2026, covering a consent calendar of special events, licenses, and appointments, followed by several action items including contract awards and grant acceptances. The council will also consider resolutions on traffic calming for Memorial Blvd., a…
Council to vote on contracts, grants, and new entertainment licenses
The Newport City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including special event permits, a tree warden appointment, and banner licenses. They will also vote on several contracts and grants, including historic gravestone restoration, a carousel storage contract, a multifunction vehicle purchase, and…
Planning Board to hear two major development proposals, consider zoning changes
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a major land development project at 50 Enterprise Center and a proposal for 6 new single-family units off West Main Road. The board will also consider amendments to inclusionary zoning, complete streets, and subdivision regulations.
Council to vote on $650,700 in capital funds for Crescent Park carousel
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to consider a sewer abatement for 77 Allen Avenue. In open session, they will vote on several ordinances, including appropriating $150,000 and $500,700 from unallocated capital funds for the Crescent Park Looff Carousel, and will…
Council to vote on $8.5M Curtis Corner Athletic Complex construction contract
The Town Council will consider awarding an $8.48 million contract for the new Curtis Corner Athletic Complex, funded through bond anticipation notes. Other major items include a public hearing on banning through trucks on Pond Street, a discussion on prohibiting data centers in industrial zones, and several contract…
Council to vote on $120K for Crandall Road engineering
The Tiverton Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on funding for engineering work on Crandall Road, related to PFAS issues. They will also consider allocating up to $25,000 for public outreach about the road. The meeting is in person only, with a live stream available.
Council to vote on entertainment licenses, grants, and traffic safety
The Newport City Council will consider several new and expanded entertainment licenses, including for Gardiner House and Midtown Race Club, and vote on accepting over $24,000 in federal justice assistance grants. Other items include a resolution requesting traffic calming on Memorial Blvd., a proposal for a public…
Council to vote on $11.15M wastewater bond and two cybersecurity grants
The West Warwick Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and administrative items. The most consequential is the second reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $11,150,000 in wastewater system revenue bonds for major upgrades to the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. The council…
Council to weigh cell tower lease, $1M water loan, and multiple contracts
The Smithfield Town Council will vote on several contracts and licenses, including a cell tower lease with Vertical Bridge, a $1 million loan for a water interconnection, and purchases for sidewalk repair, pickleball courts, and vehicles. It will also consider amending the code to add a chapter on collective…
Council to consider zoning amendments, road bid, and 99-year Legion lease
The New Shoreham Town Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, consider awarding a $289,500 road improvement contract, and discuss a 99-year lease with the American Legion. The agenda also includes a closed-session discussion of the Town Manager's job performance, a continued…
Council to vote on $1.4M paving contract, $250K FLAP grant for Third Beach Road
The Middletown Town Council will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2026, starting with an executive session at 5:00 PM for land acquisition and personnel matters, followed by open session at 6:30 PM. Key decisions include awarding a $1.4 million paving contract to D'AMBRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC, accepting a $250,000…
Town Council to hold public hearing on Zoning Ordinance amendments
The New Shoreham Town Council will discuss zoning ordinance changes and the job performance of the Town Manager. The body will also act on several lease agreements and a roadway improvement contract.
August 2026 senior center activity calendar with daily programs and a Salem trip
This is the August 2026 activity calendar for the Jamestown, Rhode Island senior center, listing recurring programs such as Heart Wise Walking, Mah Jongg, Bingo, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, and chair yoga. It also includes a trip to Salem, MA, and notes the center is closed on Victory Day. The document is purely a schedule…
Library meeting set
The Narragansett Library Association is meeting to discuss various topics, including a community learning center and parking lot issues. The agenda includes a treasurer's report and approval of previous meeting minutes. The meeting is primarily procedural and discussion-based.
Council to vote on FY2027 budget amendments, school resource officer MOU
The Barrington Town Council will discuss and act on several items, including FY2027 municipal budget amendments, a memorandum of understanding for a second School Resource Officer, and a resolution for a Massasoit Avenue sidewalk project. The agenda also includes routine consent items like resignations…
Zoning Board to decide on 12 residential variance requests including driveways and garage conversions
The Newport Zoning Board of Review will hear 12 residential zoning variance requests at its July 27, 2026 meeting, including requests to legalize non-compliant driveways, convert garages to bedrooms, and expand homes beyond allowed lot coverage. The board will also consider extension and withdrawal requests for…
Town Council to consider $1.8 million solar canopy project
The Town Council will discuss the implementation of Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras and vote on several contracts and appointments. The body is also considering a tax abatement and amendments to liquor license rules.
Newport Zoning Board to review residential variances and driveway appeals
The Zoning Board of Review will consider several petitions for dimensional variances regarding home additions, parking spaces, and lot coverage. The board will also hear an appeal concerning driveway construction and vehicle reversing requirements on Barney Street.
Planning Board to vote on sidewalk installation fee and zoning for renewable energy
The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing and vote on an amendment regarding fees in lieu of sidewalk installation. Members will also discuss a major land development pre-application and consider zoning amendments for manufacturing uses related to renewable energy.
Council to weigh charter amendments, contracts, and public hearings
The Smithfield Town Council will hold public hearings on adding a Collective Bargaining Agreements chapter to the Code of Ordinances and on proposed Town Charter amendments from the Charter Review Commission. The council will also consider several contracts, including a $25,000 emergency response plan, sidewalk…
Town Council to approve licenses and authorize contracts for public works and pickleball courts
The Smithfield Town Council will approve the minutes from previous meetings, consider appointments to town boards, and hold public hearings on collective bargaining agreements and charter amendments. The council will also authorize several contracts, including sidewalk repairs and fence installation, and approve…
Town Council to vote on police union contract and $289,500 road bid
The New Shoreham Town Council and Board of License Commissioners will hold public hearings and votes on several items, including a police union contract, a zoning amendment to allow game rooms, and a $289,500 road improvement bid. The agenda also includes multiple ordinance amendments and a special events license…
Town Council awards $289,500 contract for 2027 Grace's Cove road improvements
The council will hold a closed‑session discussion on collective‑bargaining negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 720. Several public hearings will address proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, including adding “Game Rooms” to the Old Harbor Commercial Zone and changes to…
Warren Town Council to weigh zoning changes, parking fines, and licenses
The Warren Town Council will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, to discuss and act on a range of items including zoning ordinance changes, parking fine increases, and multiple license requests. The agenda includes a presentation on a disaster loan program, board appointments, and several public hearings for…
Council to consider zoning changes, parking fines, and multiple business licenses
The Warren Town Council will hold first readings on three ordinances: zoning changes for wholesale and storage uses, nonconforming use extensions, and increased parking fines. The council will also consider multiple mobile food permits, entertainment licenses, and liquor license transfers, as well as a presentation on…