With the law now in effect, city merchants must provide shoppers with alternatives to banned single-use plastic bags in their stores.

Media CoverageJo-Ann RyanOctober 23, 2019Green initiatives, Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban

Green Initiative: End of Single-Use Plastic Bags

When the Plastic Bag Reduction Act becomes law on Oct 22, 2019, Providence merchants will no longer be allowed to use single-use plastic bags. Find out how this change will affect you.

UPDATE: Eaton Street Re-Striping Announcement

Majority Leader Ryan announces the City’s plans to return Eaton Street to its original traffic pattern after community safety concerns were raised related to the addition of a two-way bike lane.

Press ReleaseJo-Ann RyanOctober 12, 2019Eaton Street Traffic Pattern, Announcement, Neighborhood News

Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Going Into Effect

Businesses in the city of Providence will be banned from using single-use plastic bags, thanks to an ordinance drafted by Majority Leader Ryan.

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanOctober 6, 2019Plastic bag ban, ordinance

Eaton Street Traffic Pattern to Be Restored

After several meetings with Mayor Jorge Elorza and his department Directors, Majority Leader Ryan has successfully convinced City officials to return Eaton Street to its original traffic pattern.

City Council AnnouncmentsJo-Ann RyanSeptember 26, 2019Public Works, Eaton Street Traffic Pattern

UPDATED: Petition on Re-Striping Eaton Street

We heard you loud an clear regarding your concerns about the planned changes to Eaton Street. Now learn what you can do to voice your opinion, and have a say in these vital changes.

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanSeptember 20, 2019Note from Councilwoman Ryan, Neighborhood News, Public Works

Calling All Artists! Public Art Project

The City of Providence Department of Arts Culture + Tourism and the Providence Parks Department has an open call for a two-year residency program in two Providence Park locations!

A Review of Projects, Programs, and Policy

A lot has happened in the City and the Ward this year. While City Council is on break, let’s take time to review projects, programs, and policy decisions that will impact the ward and the City.

Community NewsJo-Ann RyanAugust 24, 2019

UPDATE: JUMP Program Halted

Amid safety concerns, the City is temporarily halting the program while Uber re-evaluates security and safety issues related to reported thefts and use of bikes to commit crimes and assaults.

Community News, NewsJo-Ann RyanAugust 24, 2019

A Conversation with Tom Quinlan on WRPO

Listen as Tom Quinlan and Majority Leader Ryan discuss questions and concerns related to JUMP bike and e-scooter use in the city.

Media CoverageJo-Ann RyanAugust 21, 2019JUMP Bikes, E-Scooter

A Drainage Issue Gets Repaired

Summer means a lot of work is being done throughout the city and the ward. And I just wanted to acknowledge the work done in Ward 5 by the Providence DPW and it’s work crews

Jo-Ann RyanAugust 21, 2019Public Works

PC Urban Action Volunteers Lend a Hand

Incoming freshman joined Majority Leader Ryan to help with a storm water management project along Pleasant Valley Parkway.

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Insights, Opinions & More from Majority Leader Ryan

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