About Snow Parking
Each winter, when forecasts predict a chance of snow accumulation, the City of Providence issue a “snow ban” on on-street parking to allow for streets to be plowed. This can be a big problem, leaving many neighbors without a place to keep their cars overnight if they don’t have reserved off-street parking spots. This winter that will change for 7 streets on the West End, where the city will be running a pilot program allowing on-street parking during snow bans.
Map of the streets included in the pilot program: Messer (between Westminster and Chapin), Sycamore (between Westminster and Chapin), Parade (between Westminster and Cranston), Dexter (between Westminster and Cranston), Hollywood, Harrison, and Hammond
What You Need to Know
Starting in December, if you park on Messer, Sycamore, Parade, Hollywood, Dexter, Harrison, or Hammond...
If a snow ban is declared, you can park your car on the even numbered side of the street during the ban
Move your car to the odd side of the street within 8 hours of the ban being lifted to allow the plows to plow
Why Now?
On-street parking bans can cause a huge headache for the many members of our community without guaranteed access to off-street parking. Making on-street parking more of a permanent options will mean:
Slower traffic and more protected sidewalks to keep our kids safe.
Fewer parking lots, making space for more homes and gardens (and reducing stormwater runoff).
Livelier streets with people coming and going from their cars.
Many cities across the country already have versions of this policy in place. The goal of this pilot program is to demonstrate its effectiveness here in Providence. If the pilot is successful it will likely be expanded to more parts of the city, and the pilot’s success depends on our neighbors! Please spread the word by sharing this page or the flyer below with neighbors on these streets. If you support the pilot and/or are interested in getting involved, please fill out the form below!
