2019 -- S 0634

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HIGHWAYS - SIDEWALKS

     Introduced By: Senator Maryellen Goodwin

     Date Introduced: March 19, 2019

     Referred To: Senate Housing & Municipal Government

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 24-7 of the General Laws entitled "Sidewalks" is hereby amended

by adding thereto the following section:

     24-7-12. Snow removal on state controlled pedestrian walkways.

     The director of the department of transportation is directed to organize and complete

snow removal on all sidewalks located on state highway overpasses, and on all pedestrian

overhead walkways under the control of the state that have significant pedestrian traffic. The

department is hereby directed to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of

this section which shall, at a minimum, include identifying those sidewalks and walkways that

have significant pedestrian traffic. The department shall utilize and seek input from the various

cities and towns in identifying the subject sidewalks and walkways. The removal of snow shall be

completed within twenty-four (24) hours after the end of snowfall.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO HIGHWAYS - SIDEWALKS

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     This act would require the director of the department of transportation to organize and

complete snow removal on all sidewalks located on state highway overpasses and on all

pedestrian overhead walkways under the control of the state, and that have significant pedestrian

traffic, within twenty-four (24) hours after the end of a snowstorm.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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