Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza participated in a ribbon-cutting for a controversial road upgrade project on Thursday.
Part of the Elorza administration's "Great Streets Initiative", the project on South Water Street widened bicycle traffic while reducing motor vehicles on the one-way street to a single lane.
Businesses in the Jewelry District voiced their concerns about the new logistics, and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation put up a brief fight against the project.
Elorza yesterday touted support from bike-riding advocates and said the enhancements will benefit everyone.
(Photo courtesy Mayor Jorge Elorza via Facebook)