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Richmond pedestrian safety report flags new nighttime risks
Richmond could make its streets safer for pedestrians by looking beyond crash sites and rethinking everything from street lighting to the vehicles the city buys, according to a new analysis. Why it matters: The city-commissioned report suggests expanding Richmond's approach by targeting risky streets before serious crashes happen. Driving the news: Consultants at Toole Design Group analyzed nearly 1,200 pedestrian crashes from 2017 to 2025 in an 80-page report presented to a city commission last week. Researchers mapped nighttime risks using road speeds, a lack of sidewalks and crosswalks, and proximity to places people walk to, like nightlife districts, stores and bus stops. They also considered neighborhood factors like residential density, poverty and households without cars. By the numbers: Nighttime crashes account for 39% of total pedestrian crashes but 57% of those resulting in death or serious injury, per the analysis. Zoom in: The analysis identified areas of heightened risk in Northside, Union Hill, Old Town Manchester, Blackwell and Woodland Heights. Other areas of concern include pockets of Stony Point, Southampton and Stratford Hills, as well as near the Diamond and Scott's Addition . One blind spot: Richmond's existing street-lighting plan counts streetlights per mile but doesn't measure how well
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Richmond seeks input on proposed protected bike lane designs on 6th Street
Richmond’s Department of Transportation (RDOT) is asking the community for feedback on a proposed cycle track along 6th Street that could reduce both vehicle travel lanes and street parking to add a designated lane for bicyclists.
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Yes, Richmond has a law against circling the block
Earlier this year, residents were surprised that Richmond has a rule banning drivers from parking within 30 feet of a stop sign . Why it matters: That's not the only little-known law hiding in the city code. Reality check: On the books in city code doesn't always mean enforced, but it's good to know the law in case officials change their minds about the "enforcing" part. 🔁 You can get in trouble for driving past the same spot three times Driving past the same spot three or more times within two hours can be illegal in designated no-cruising zones between 6pm-4am and result in a $25 fine — if it contributes to congestion. 🚒 Parking across from a fire station can be illegal The no-parking zone extends to 75 feet from the station's driveway on the opposite side of the street. The fine: $50. 🅿️ There's such a thing as parking too far away from a curb Leave more than 18 inches between your car and the curb and you're technically in violation of city code. The fine: $40. The bottom line: Apparently there's a wrong way to do just about everything.
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Richmond Weighs Weekend Bollards for Shockoe Bottom After Years of Traffic Pleas
Main Street Station — Approximate Site Of Planned Mini-Substation. Richmond's Urban Design Committee has given the green light to move forward with a plan to install removable bollards at five intersections in Shockoe Bottom on weekend nights, a step city officials and business owners say could finally bring order to one of the city's busiest entertainment districts. The bollards would restrict vehicle access during those hours. They would go up and come down on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
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VDOT, Richmond to host meeting on Mayo Bridge replacement plans
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Transportation and the City of Richmond will host a citizen information meeting Wednesday on concepts to replace the Mayo Bridge over the James River. The open house is set for 5 to 7 p.m. at the Plan RVA Office, 424 Hull Street,...
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North Carolina passenger rail line to get $550M from US DOT
The U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday it has obligated $550 million for a new passenger rail line in North Carolina. The S-Line project will connect Richmond, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Portions of the route will allow train speeds of up to 110 mph, according to the North Carolina DOT. The rail line could reduce travel time between the two cities by up to 90 minutes when completed, according to the US DOT.
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On the agenda: Richmond parking operations, Charlottesville historical markers
Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning October 19. Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Central Virginia. Policy committee members will first discuss the development of the prevailing wage and required notification policies. The group will then review nine policy revisions ranging from cafeteria funds to service dogs and whistleblower protections.
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Amtrak construction project disrupts East Coast rail service
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A nine-day construction project near Washington, D.C.’s Union Station will disrupt Amtrak service beginning Saturday. The project is forcing train cancellations and replacement bus service for passengers traveling between Richmond, Washington, D.C. and destinations farther north. The work begins after the final trains run Friday...