If a hike and a distant view works for you, check out Wolf Hill in Smithfield

The part I came looking for:

> The things we hear about the most are: vehicles, modified exhaust systems, stereos playing very loud, people using leaf blowers, ATVs, the all-terrain vehicles, the motorcycles without mufflers.

[fireworks throughout the summer were mentioned as well]

I'm surprised that almost the whole list is a problem only because of enforcement. ATVs shouldn't be on public roads, illegal exhaust systems are illegal, and there are ordinances for the likes of audio equipment. Beyond that, gas lawn equipment is surely going extinct soon, especially in the dense city.

Oh and /u/franzifranzi - this must be based on your work, right?

I agree, I'm skeptical that this relatively small amount of money will make much of a difference, and the goals described by Reed's office seem awfully lofty for "just" $27m. I look forward to additional info (and, ya know, actual progress).

This line:

> The city intends to use this funding to “advance engineering and systemic construction” of the Urban Trail Network in Providence.

Makes me think that this might be more about creating blueprints for the infrastructure more than actually building it. Like, coming up with the detailed engineering drawings for what a bike and pedestrian friendly section of urban residential street should look like, so the next time a street is being redone that uniform template can be applied. Then car/bike/pedestrian interaction will be predictable throughout the city, and therefore safer and more accessible. Much better than the mish mash of where a bike lane goes in relation to street parking, whether it's differentiated by paint or reflectors or curbing or just shared with cars, how car turn lane crossovers are handled, etc. Defining the Providence Way of handling those things seems like a good place to start.

But ultimately I don't know anything and can only hope this will be managed with some semblance of intelligence.

Not with this money, this is going toward making walking and biking safer/possible across more of the city.

There is different infrastructure money going toward car-centric improvements that I linked elsewhere ITT.

I don't think that's usually something an Assistant Principal does, is it?

Have you met people with higher degrees? They're more a measure of determination and persistence than raw intelligence, and might legitimately have an inverse relationship with broad, worldly knowledge.

I am sure her doctorate in Curriculum, Teaching, Learning and Leading didn't include intensive grammar studies.

To be clear, I am not saying that anything excuses anyone for poor grammar...just that it's largely unrelated to earning a higher degree.

The trail system by West Hill Dam just over the line in Uxbridge is pretty much 100% pine forest too.

And stuffies

That doesn't seem to be part of what this money is going toward.

And honestly, I'd prefer not to send extra money to the police just to have them do the job we're paying them to do now.

Help what, establish dedicated biking lanes?

That doesn't seem to be part of this, this looks like it will all be focused on non-car transportation options.

We are: https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/ris-congressional-delegation-to-outline-how-infrastructure-money-will-be-used/

Yeah I'm definitely feeling the brand difference after being spoiled by Speedcraft Acura, those guys were fantastic.

What are the chances that Honda comes out with a small electrified pickup, and also brands it as an Acura? That would be ideal for me lol

I am feeling more positive toward them today, actually. After another call back, they're getting a loaner truck for me for as long as they take. That seems more fair...I really just need a truck, not necessarily my truck.

Well yes, for now - there are a few warranty/recall issues Ford needs to deal with. Certainly after the warranty is up, I'll start doing my own work on it.

Seekonk better than Cranston Tasca? Or just more convenient location for you?

Hadbro

Or more specifically: https://dmv.ri.gov/registrations-plates-titles/registration/transfer-death

> Boring as fuck compared to New York

That's a positive in my book! I need some breaks from the constant activity and FOMO.

Except none of it is really what I want to see. I'd rather see fact-based support for collective action rather than dejected hyperbole.

Hah okay

That would certainly get my attention

Even during the day? Cops aren't only out at night...

You throw it in reverse to warn about a cop?

I am not sure I follow what you're saying...two flashes is a nice polite reminder, but two more flashes and the other driver goes blind?