Posted April 23, 2025

Richmond, VA – The City of Richmond is proud to announce that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has recognized the City’s Department of Public Works for meeting all requirements of the Locality Sustained Performance Program (LSPP). This acknowledgment underscores Richmond’s commitment to excellence in managing transportation projects and delivering meaningful infrastructure improvements for our residents and visitors. 

The LSPP, overseen by VDOT, evaluates localities across the Commonwealth on their effective use of federal and state transportation funding. Performance is measured in three critical areas: 

1. On-Time Project Delivery (Target: >70%), 

2. Reasonable Progress on Projects (Target: >70%), and 

3. Fiscal Management (Target: <80% of unexpended allocation). 

Richmond not only met but exceeded expectations in all three categories, solidifying its position as a leader in transportation project management. The City currently oversees more than 75 active transportation projects, valued at over $300 million, making it the locality with the largest number of active locally administered projects in Virginia. 

This achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) Project Management Team, whose efforts through every phase of project development ensured timely and efficient delivery. The DPW team is supported by the Department of Procurement Services (DPS), whose working in advertising and awarding projects was instrumental in meeting VDOT’s rigorous deadlines. 

“We are incredibly proud of this recognition from VDOT, which reflects the hard work and collaboration of our City teams,” said Mayor Danny Avula. “Richmond’s ability to manage a robust portfolio of transportation projects while maintaining fiscal responsibility and timely progress demonstrates our commitment to building a safer, more connected community.” 

VDOT highlighted Richmond’s success at the annual Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) Forum on April 18, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia. 

The City of Richmond remains dedicated to advancing infrastructure projects that enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life for all. For more information about the City’s transportation initiatives, please visit rva.gov. 

For more information on the Department of Public Works, go to rva.gov/public-works

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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