"Providence City Council Supports Bike Lane Expansion Amid Traffic Changes"

Providence City Council passed a resolution to protect the bike lanes on South Water Street, despite Mayor Brett Smiley's plan to remove them in order to improve traffic flow during construction on the Washington Bridge. The Mayor's Office plans to hold community meetings before presenting the final removal plan to the Green and Complete Streets Advisory council for review. City Councilor John Goncalves opposes the removal, stating there's no evidence to support it, while residents argue that the bike lanes have helped ensure safe travel for cyclists.