![]() ![]() Riders of these vehicles have often tried to use the zoo parking lots as a playground causing damage, disrupting guests, and necessitating us to employ extra security. I have witnessed near misses that could have been disastrous. I have personally seen bikes doing “wheelies” down Elmwood Ave, running red lights and operating at speeds that exceed the limit for the area. At the zoo we have witnessed the reckless and destructive behavior of many of the riders when operating these vehicles. I write to you on behalf of the Rhode Island Zoological Society with great concern regarding a recently announced initiative to legalize ATV use in the city. ![]() Goodman sent the following to Correia on Monday: Roger Williams Zoo Wants ATVs Out of Park "Cranston is doubling down on enforcement," he added. I don’t believe an ATV and dirt bike park or facility will suit their needs." ![]() "It’s my feeling these individuals don’t want a safe place to ride- they want to be visible on streets, thumbing their nose to police and intimidating motorists. "I don’t think if we built an ATV park they would use it," said Correia of Providence. Hopkins also is calling on the Cranston city council to create new ordinances that would prevent ATVs from driving into Cranston gas stations to fill up. On Friday, Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins issued an executive order to immediately steps up a city enforcement ordinance against ATVs on Cranston city streets. "I would encourage the mayor to follow Cranston’s lead on enforcement," said Correia. "Designated ATV Area Not the Answer," Says CouncilmanĬorreia said he also "strongly disagreed" with Elorza on asking state leaders to approve enabling legislation to allow cities and towns to legalize ATVs - but does not believe a designated area for ATVs and off-road motorbikes to ride is the answer. ![]() "I fear that with the destruction these vehicles cause and the fear they put into people due to their reckless use, Roger Williams Park will reverse its path of progress and people will once again feel it is not a safe place to take their families," he added. We have also seen these vehicles disrupt events such as weddings and our very popular Food Truck Friday event," said Goodman. "We have seen the damage these vehicles have caused to Roger Williams Park on a regular basis. The Zoo is one of the city - and state's - largest tourist attractions. GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE - SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST RWP Zoo Zoological Society Executive Director Jeremy Goodman urged Councilman Michael Correia not to legalize ATVs on city streets - but rather find a designated location for ATVs and off-road vehicles to operate. Moreover, he expressed "great concern" over Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza's proposal to legalize ATVs and off-road bikes on city streets. The Executive Director of the Roger Williams Park Zoo (RWP) Zoological Society on Monday sent a letter to a City Councilman describing how ATVs and off-road vehicles have destroyed the property - and have ruined events at the Providence landmark. The Executive Director of the Roger Williams Park Zoo is decrying ATV use on city - and park - streets. ![]()
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