Posted November 13, 2024

~ New traffic signal device supports Vision Zero initiative to enhance pedestrian safety ~

RICHMOND, Va. – As part of the city’s ongoing Vision Zero Initiative to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries, the Department of Public Works installed a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) on South Belvidere at Rowe Street (near the Virginia War Memorial). The device will be activated later this week. PHBs are designed to help pedestrians and bicyclists safely cross busy or higher-speed, multi-lane roadways and uncontrolled intersections, making our streets safer and more walkable for everyone. The device provides drivers with clear, actionable signals to improve their awareness and safety. 

Pedestrians:

• When you are ready to cross, simply press the button to activate the beacon.
• The signal will turn on to alert drivers that a pedestrian intends to cross.

Drivers:

• When the beacon activates, it will go through a sequence of yellow flashing lights, followed by a red signal indicating you must STOP.
• Once the pedestrian has crossed safely, the light will turn off, and you many continue driving.

For more information on Vision Zero, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works/vision-zero or email us askpublicworks@rva.gov

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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