Help Plan Newport's Future
The City of Newport is embarking on a resident-driven process to update our community’s Comprehensive Plan!
A Comprehensive Plan is a document that sets out the City’s future vision and priorities, guiding growth, development, and preservation for decades. The plan includes decisions on land use, policy changes, and spending priorities for public projects, and we want your help!
Sound interesting? There'll be plenty of opportunities to lend your voice and vision to help shape the Newport 2037 Comprehensive Plan. Here are some initial ways to participate:
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Learn More: Admiral Kalbfus Traffic Study
Did you know that Admiral Kalbfus Road is a State roadway? At the request of the City Council, the State Department of Transportation recently conducted a traffic study of Admiral Kalbfus Road and the impact that large trucks has on the area and offer potential solutions.
Click below for their findings and to learn more about the State's recommendations
Residents who wish to provide written testimony to the State Traffic Commission for its meeting on Jan. 7, 2026 @ 10:00am, State House Room 135, it is recommended they reference:Docket item 42186, “Request from the City of Newport to evaluate the need for truck restrictions on Admiral Kalbfus Road.”
Comments may be submitted via:
- Email, to Mr. Sean Raymond, P.E., State Traffic Commission Secretary, at sean.raymond@dot.ri.gov, or
- Mail, courtesy of Mr. Sean Raymond, P.E. // State Traffic Commission Secretary // Rhode Island Department of Transportation // Two Capitol Hill // Providence, RI 02903
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Volunteer to Serve through the City's Talent Bank!
Are you interested in getting more involved in the community? We're always on the lookout for volunteers to serve on our various Boards, Commissions, and Authorities!
We're currently applications for a new
Academic Integration Advisory Commission, Youth Commission, and
Charter Review Commission.
Whether you're interested in bike and pedestrian safety, Newport Harbor, or Historic Preservation, there's more than likely a board or commission that could benefit from your involvment. Click below to learn more about our
Boards and Commissions and to download an application.
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