On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the City Council authorized the Mayor to contract with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. for engineering and project management services tied to the City’s USDOT SMART Grant project. The $229,225 contract, fully funded by the $549,770 federal grant, will upgrade traffic signals in the Warren Ave and Broadway area with advanced technology to ease congestion and improve traffic flow. This forward-thinking initiative reduces commute times, lowers vehicle emissions, enhances road safety, and positions East Providence as a leader in modern transportation solutions that benefit daily commuters and local businesses alike.
