Submitted by sillysunflower99 t3_11dgis3 in providence
First winter in providence and I park on the street. It’s supposed to snow tonight- curious how far in advance we will be notified about a parking ban if enacted.
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rustybullrake t1_ja8kpus wrote
Here's where they get the info, without any ads:
https://www.ribroadcasters.com/News_and_Events/Closings_Delays/
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.
playfellow_ t1_ja8nuoz wrote
Where do people go to park if they only have street parking during a ban?
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.
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.
lestermagnum t1_ja8y2qm wrote
This is a couple of years old, but they’re still doing it.
https://www.wbna.org/news/2021/10/26/snow-emergency-street-parking-pilot-program
PipeLayer2016 t1_ja9hxtc wrote
Ha. Like people are going to move their cars. The only reason we have a night time parking ban is due to derelict vehicles.
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.”
sillysunflower99 OP t1_ja9q96u wrote
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.
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.
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.)
orm518 t1_jaaf3m4 wrote
Confirmed there is NOT a parking ban: https://twitter.com/stephmachado/status/1630345579271159811?s=46&t=utUxe4KEu6Gg9DgUXGYs9Q
sillysunflower99 OP t1_jaafu5p wrote
YIPPEE AGAIN! Thank you
TimeSlipperWHOOPS t1_jac9mo8 wrote
That's shocking! They've done bans for much less snow fall.
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.
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
orm518 t1_jaccray wrote
Mayor Smiley doesn’t want to mess up anything and become Mayor of IceTown.
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.
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