R 038

2003 -- H 5538

Enacted 02/06/03

H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND DIRECTOR OF THE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWAY ON

SMITH STREET

Introduced By: Representatives Giannini, Handy, Montanaro, Moura, and Gallison

Date Introduced: February 06, 2003

     WHEREAS, The Smith Street pedestrian crossway at the Rhode Island State House has

proven to be an extremely dangerous crossing; and

     WHEREAS, After numerous near-misses and unfortunately, pedestrian-involved

accidents, a study of this perilous crossing is in order; and

     WHEREAS, This study of the crossway on Smith Street should contain the following

information:

      1. the number of accidents that have taken place;

      2. the number of personal injuries sustained;

      3. the number of reports of property damage;

      4. the need for proper lighting; and

      5. the need for appropriate signage; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby respectfully requests the Director of the Rhode Island Department

of Transportation to conduct a study of the pedestrian crossway on Smith Street at the Rhode

Island State House; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he is hereby authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Director of the Rhode Island Department of

Transportation.

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LC01941

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