· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- ABANDONMENT BY TOWNS

Allows for a qualified abandonment of public town roads which grants a public easement over said road allowing it to be converted to walking, biking, and hiking trails and access to parks, nature preserves and other recreational facilities.

Sponsor

Alana DiMario (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-02-21

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Latest action

03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study