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Richmond lets drivers park closer to stop signs, ending 30-foot rule
Richmond drivers can now park closer to some stop signs after City Council voted Monday to ease the city's parking restrictions. Why it matters: Increased enforcement of the little-known parking rule triggered a nearly 280% surge in tickets this year, almost entirely in the 2nd District that includes the Fan, Jackson Ward and Scott's Addition. Driving the news: City Council approved a change to the city's ban on parking within 30 feet of a stop sign, despite previous concerns from transportation officials that the change could make intersections less safe. The new rule generally prohibits parking within 20 feet of a street corner, which supporters say brings Richmond closer to the standard used by neighboring counties and elsewhere in Virginia. The city can still establish larger no-parking zones where needed, as long as they're visibly marked. Friction point: Residents were split during public comment, with some calling the city's ticketing practices confusing and unfair and others warning the new rule could create safety hazards. At Park Avenue and Rowland Street, one resident complained about surprise tickets while another said parked cars obscured a stop sign so badly he nearly ran it. The other side: Richmond transportation director Andy Boenau previously
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Relief at the pump? Virginia drivers react as gas prices drop
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$550M announced for S-Line Rail Project
Construction is progressing on the S-Line rail project in North Carolina, with $550 million in federal-state partnership funding announced for the project’s development. Once completed, the railway will connect Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia. “Living in the number one state that people from other states are moving to, North Carolinians...
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Richmond Pedestrian Study Finds Nighttime Crashes Drive Most Severe Injuries
Nighttime walking in Richmond carries far greater risk than daytime strolls, according to a city-commissioned analysis that examined nearly 1,200 pedestrian crashes between 2017 and 2025. Crashes after dark made up only 39% of all pedestrian collisions citywide, but accounted for 57% of those resulting in death or serious injury. The findings are feeding into Richmond's first Pedestrian Safety Master Plan, and the city is accepting public comment through Nov. 19.
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The South’s Rail Revival: Faster Trains Take Shape as Gulf Coast Ridership Beats Forecasts
A faster train ride between Raleigh and Richmond moved closer this month with a $550 million federal commitment. Farther south, passengers are already providing a test of what a restored rail connection can do: Amtrak’s New Orleans–Mobile service approached 150,000 trips around its first anniversary, nearly twice its initial forecast.