05-R
273
2005 -- H 6498
Enacted 05/17/05
H O U S E R E
S O L U T I O N
RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE
DIRECTOR OF THE RHODE ISLAND
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TO CONDUCT A SAFETY REVIEW OF THE
WAMPANOAG TRAIL
Introduced By:
Representatives Savage, Story, Melo, Rose, and Moura
Date
Introduced: May 17, 2005
WHEREAS,
Article 1 of the Rhode Island Constitution states “All free governments are
instituted for the protection,
safety, and happiness of the people.” Over the past several years a
serious situation has arisen
that gives rise to the imminent safety of the citizens of this state; and
WHEREAS,
Numerous serious and sometimes lethal accidents have occurred on the
Wampanoag Trail (Route 114),
and in particular on the stretch of road between Gate of Heaven
Cemetery and the traffic
control light at Massassoit Avenue; and
WHEREAS,
It is a primary function of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to
“maintain the state’s highways
in a safe and serviceable condition”; and
WHEREAS,
A comprehensive study, examining all aspects, including design, entrances
and exits, posted speeds,
traffic controls, guardrails and sightlines in essential to the goal of
making Rhode Island’s roadways
safe for our citizens and the out-of-town neighbors who visit
our beautiful Ocean State; 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
comprehensive safety review of the Wampanoag Trail, including
but not limited to the stretch
of road between Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located in East
Providence, and the traffic
control light at Massassoit Avenue, located in Barrington; and be it
further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and direct to
transmit a duly certified copy
of this resolution to the Director of the Rhode Island Department of
Transportation.
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