“Desperately need NOISE CAMERAS” — Summit resident, 2024
Testimonial Category: Enforcement
“The noise in this neighborhood largely comes from the chaotic auto shops that use the road as a parking lot, private residences, and a parking lot at the end of Peace Street where people park their cars and blast music with commercial level speakers. Despite the hour, car stereos are always turned to a stadium … Read more
“First I speak with the neighbor [making excessive noise]. I realize that if they are blasting their music they do not care what I have to say. Then my neighbors and I report the house to the [Providence Police] non-emergency number. We are frustrated because nothing happens. We get more stressed knowing that we have … Read more
“Take noise complaints seriously. Don’t allow businesses to have outdoor concerts / music past a certain hour. Local businesses should be made aware of the effects of their excessive noise. Governing bodies and law enforcement should give citations for noise pollution from cars and motorcycles.” — Fox Point resident
“Police officers used to be stationed near the pedestrian bridge on the busier evenings (Thursday–Sunday). They are no longer there, and the increased noise has been very noticeable since the change.” — Fox Point resident
“Memorial Boulevard is a drag strip for vehicles from 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Police are under-staffed to do anything about the noise or racing cars and motorcycles. [There should be] automatic ticketing of vehicles that race and produce noise on Memorial Blvd.” — Downtown resident
“For a town this size, it’s surprising how much noise is generated … Fine people for excessive noise from their cars at any time, day or night. Make the fines heavy enough that it will make people not want to get another ticket!” — Downtown resident, who lived in NY City for 35 years
“The Providence City Council encourages the City of East Providence to be mindful of the other members of the community and avoid loud, unnecessary, excessive … noise, as noise pollution can have direct adverse impacts on public health and diminishes the quality of life for surrounding residents” (emphasis added) — Feb. 2023 resolution regarding noise … Read more
“A large van with a massive sound system shows up on the street blasting music for hours at a time, and about 50–100 cars and people follow them. It is definitely organized, [though] I’m not sure … how people are made aware of it. I’ve called the police every time, along with my neighbors, and … Read more
“As Mayor, I will work with the City Council and residents to thoroughly understand the level of noise in our city and develop a plan to address it, which includes increased enforcement of existing policies and ordinances.” — Mayoral candidate Brett Smiley, in response to the Noise Project’s survey of all three candidates in Providence’s … Read more