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lestermagnum t1_ja8hnjc wrote

Unfortunately there’s no real system for it. They could announce it a day in advance for a big storm, or could announce it effective immediately.

I usually keep checking this page.

https://www.wpri.com/weather/closings/?ipid=promo-link-block2

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playfellow_ t1_ja8nuoz wrote

Where do people go to park if they only have street parking during a ban?

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pombe t1_ja8wbed wrote

Any where they can.. I've been lucky enough to have friends with extra parking spots. Worst case scenario, one could park at the mall overnight.

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TimeSlipperWHOOPS t1_jac9q7n wrote

On the east side I'd park behind the butcher on gano but there was also a large lot near the boat ramp others used. I just made sure to move as soon as the ban was lifted.

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playfellow_ t1_jacbcjb wrote

I’m planning on moving onto wickenden pretty soon and was wondering if that parking lot behind the coffee exchange and adlers would be a good go to spot

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TimeSlipperWHOOPS t1_jaci01k wrote

There's a privately managed one near the church, are you talking about that one? I bet you'd get fined or towed. I wouldn't fuck with a private lot.

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NodularFalse t1_ja8wdv2 wrote

I think there was a few pilot programs last year with streets were exempt from the parking ban, not sure if that is still happening. I think they were somewhere in the area of Dexter park? Otherwise it think you would have to park in a lot.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_ja8le8x wrote

6-8 hours or more usually. I'd just download the 311 app and manually check the city's and mayor's social media feeds by late afternoon.

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lestermagnum t1_ja9i622 wrote

This was just posted on the City of Providence FB page - no mention of a parking ban

“Snow is forecasted for the City of Providence beginning tonight at 11PM through 7AM the following morning. Freezing rain is also expected for Tuesday afternoon and temperatures will remain below freezing through Tuesday night.

There will be a one-day trash delay starting tonight.”

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sillysunflower99 OP t1_ja9q96u wrote

YIPPEE

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lestermagnum t1_ja9qfvp wrote

Mayor Smiley is all over the news, giving interviews, and no mention of a parking ban yet. I think we’re in the clear.

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orm518 t1_jaaf3m4 wrote

Confirmed there is NOT a parking ban: https://twitter.com/stephmachado/status/1630345579271159811?s=46&t=utUxe4KEu6Gg9DgUXGYs9Q

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TimeSlipperWHOOPS t1_jac9mo8 wrote

That's shocking! They've done bans for much less snow fall.

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orm518 t1_jaccray wrote

Mayor Smiley doesn’t want to mess up anything and become Mayor of IceTown.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_ja9qxub wrote

fwiw, the city already posted a notice about trash pickup tomorrow and it doesn't meant a ban. I'd be kinda shocked if that changes.

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klondykebar t1_ja9zhhf wrote

One time the email didn’t go through until the next day. 🙄 (but since we are all actually checking the news this fine evening, I think we are in the clear today.)

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