05-R 284

2005 -- S 1112

Enacted 05/19/05

S E N A T 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: Senators Damiani, DaPonte, and Bates

Date Introduced: May 19, 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 Senate 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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