“Bikes May Use Full Lane” signs went up today at either end of Empire Street prior to the street switching to two-way traffic tomorrow.
There are no Sharrows on the street yet, perhaps they’ll be painted tonight.
“Bikes May Use Full Lane” signs went up today at either end of Empire Street prior to the street switching to two-way traffic tomorrow.
There are no Sharrows on the street yet, perhaps they’ll be painted tonight.
Jef is Greater City Providence's co-founder, editor, and publisher. He grew up on Cape Cod and lived in Boston; Portland, Maine; and New York before settling in Providence. In addition to urbanism, Jef is interested in art, design, and ice cream. Please feel free to contact Jef if you have any question or comments about Greater City Providence.
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No Sharrows this morning.
There is a “Bikes May Use Full Lane” sign at the Dorrance end of Weybosset too.