Posted March 26, 2025

Media Photo Opportunity

Who: Richmond Department of Public Works and the Office of Equitable Transit and Mobility

What: Street Art Mural Installation and Celebration |Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper Project (LQC)

When: Friday, March 28 at 11 am

Where: Mosby Street (1000 block) near Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School

Why:

• Document a pivotal community moment showcasing city youth and the positive impacts of traffic calming using public art. This vibrant, collaborative artwork aims to not only beautify the street but also contribute to a safer, more engaged neighborhood, promoting mindful driving and Vision Zero initiatives.
  
  • Neighborhood MLK art students, local city leaders, educators, council members, school board representatives, community members and volunteers will work together to paint the mural.

• This LQC project was selected as a top priority by Richmonders and one of several “Big Moves” identified in the Richmond Connects, multimodal transportation plan adopted in spring 2024

For more information go to https://www.rva.gov/public-works/lqc

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk, and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1