Posted March 14, 2025

~ Projects provide community empowerment along with real-time feedback and evaluation before permanent installations~

RICHMOND, VA – In response to the community’s input via Richmond Connects, The Office of Equitable Transit and Mobility (OETM), a division within the Department of Public Works (DPW) is taking action to address traffic safety concerns. The OETM team is actively working on several Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper (LQC) projects across the city. These projects are designed to improve safety (pedestrian and public), promote transportation equity, create more accessible streets, and empower residents through community-driven art installations. Using LQC models allow the city time to address urgent issues with low-cost, temporary interventions prior to securing funding for permanent installations.

LQC Project #1:
Mosby Street and Mechanicsville Turnpike near Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School

• Along Mosby Street at the intersections of P, Q, and R streets
• Mechanicsville Turnpike at T Street and Brauers Lane

Improvements completed:

• Traffic calming curb extension and flexible posts installed
• Planter boxes installed
• Raised, modular, sustainably designed bus boarding platform installed to:
  
  • Increase bus reliability and reduce bus &vehicle conflicts
  • Provide a safer, more comfortable space for bus passengers & enhance the ride
  • Streamline boarding and improve accessibility

MLK Community Art Project | Street Closure:

All lanes in the 1000 Block of Mosby between P and R streets will be closed from March 22 through March 30 for the installation of the street mural in front of MLK Middle School. Note: water walls will be used to keep traffic out of mural painting area. Note: access to the school parking lot and the bus stop loop will be maintained.

Art Project(s): Fostering Community through Art: street mural art (designs and concepts inspired by MLK art students - curated by Sam Skrimpz)

• Photo opportunity: Tuesday, March 25 (weather permitting)
• Note: Additional art projects are planned along the corridor. They will feature art collaborations with various guest artists and students from Peter Paul Development Center and Franklin Military Academy.

LQC Project #2 - the intersection of Hermitage Road and Laburnum Avenue near Linwood Holton Elementary School

Start date:

• Tentative/preliminary starting date in mid to late March or early April

Improvements include:

• Installing traffic calming curb and median extensions, flexible posts and working with the community and students to install street art/mural project near the school. 

Art Project: Design and concepts inspired by Linwood Holton students - curated by Sam Skrimpz

• TBA: the installation date will follow the completion of the planned improvements.

LQC Project #3 - Midlothian Turnpike near Richmond High School for the Arts

• Midlothian Turnpike from 37th Street to Richmond High School for the Arts
• 3700 to 4800 blocks of Midlothian Turnpike

Improvements include:

• Installing traffic calming, road diet and flexible posts and working with the community and students to install a street art/mural project near the school.
• Narrowing Midlothian Turnpike by one lane in one direction as the south/west-bound lanes of Midlothian Turnpike approach the school.
  
  • This improvement will create a safer crossing distance and reduce vehicle speeds so people can safely access walking to the school and to be able to access the upgraded outdoor amenities underway at the school site.

Start date:

• April or May

The LQC program is a key initiative in the city’s efforts to promote transportation equity, improve public safety, and foster community engagement in urban planning. As the first phase of the Richmond Connects implementation process, LQC aims to address pressing safety concerns and provide more immediate solutions while longer-term, permanent infrastructure changes are being developed. Although LQC projects are not intended to replace permanent infrastructure, they provide essential, timely improvements to make streets safer and more accessible in the interim.

These initial projects are just the beginning of a broader effort to enhance neighborhoods across Richmond. Moving forward, the LQC program will continue to focus on promoting safety, improving the transit rider experience, improving accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, and creating opportunities for residents to actively shape the future of their communities.

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

Posted March 14, 2025

Richmond, VA – On Monday, March 17, 2025, the Departments of Procurement Services and Public Works will host a Contracting Partnership Symposium aimed at helping local businesses specializing in construction and related industries connect with the city. The event will provide valuable insights into upcoming projects and offer networking opportunities to strengthen partnerships between the city and local businesses.

At the symposium, attendees will have the chance to learn about upcoming solicitations, including projects involving streetscapes, paving, bridges, and traffic improvements. Experts from both Procurement Services and Public Works will also be on hand during the event to explain how local businesses can engage with the city’s contracting process. A Q&A session will follow, allowing participants to ask questions and gain further understanding of how to work with the city effectively.

“This event is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to get an inside look at the forecast of upcoming projects, to be able to ask questions and learn more about how they can contribute to the city’s infrastructure growth,” said Rene Almaraz, Director, Department of Procurement Services. “We’re excited and committed to building stronger partnerships with the Richmond business community.”

Symposium Information:

• Place: Main Street Station, 2nd Floor (Headhouse)
  1500 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219
• Date: March 17, 2025
• Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Registration:  Free Register now !

For more event details and to register, visit Contracting Partnership Symposium.

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~ Event details: Friday, March 14 at Main Street Station from 4 – 6 p.m. ~

RICHMOND, Va. – Join the Department of Public Works (DPW) for an exciting open house event featuring the Dutch Cycling Embassy, a world-renowned leader in sustainable, people-centered street design. The event will be held this Friday, March 14 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Main Street Station. Network with street design experts, the cycling community (cargo, car-free warriors, regular users, business owners, recreational users, and advocates), community leaders, engineers, and planners. Get inspired by innovative design techniques for sustainable, multimodal streets.

Use this link to register: https://bit.ly/4bqxyRk

For information on DPW, go to www.rva.gov/public-works or send an email to: AskPublicWorks@rva.gov.

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on Twitter @DPW_RichmondVA

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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.

Posted March 4, 2025

~All service requests in the system by March 14 deadline will be processed ~

RICHMOND, Va. – City residents who still need vacuum leaf removal must request the service by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 14. No requests will be accepted after that date. Service requests currently in the system and those made by the deadline will be processed. Vacuum service requests can be made using the RVA311 app, by visiting https://www.rva311.com or calling 3-1-1.

Residents have the option of paying the $30 vacuum leaf collection fee by adding it to their utility bill using the RVA 311 system (or by calling 3-1-1) or by mailing a check/money order to the Department of Public Works, Leaf Collection Program, 900 East Broad Street, Suite 704, Richmond, VA 23219. The payment must be received before the collection will be scheduled. If mailing a check/money order, the payment must be received by the March 14 deadline.

Vacuum Leaf Collection Reminders:

• Leaves must be raked and ready for pickup at the time of the request
• Rake leaves to the property line (front or side) but not in the street
  
  •  Do not block ditches, gutters or the street
• Remove any sticks, stones or other objects that may damage equipment
• Leaves will not be collected from the alley

For information on DPW, go to www.rva.gov/public-works or email us at AskPublicWorks@rva.gov.

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on Twitter @DPW_RichmondVA

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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.

Posted March 3, 2025

~ The program provides neighborhoods across the city with two planned curbside clean-up events ~

RICHMOND, Va. – The Department of Public Works (DPW) will kick-off the city’s annual Neighborhood Clean-Up Program Saturday, March 15. Over the next nine months, DPW crews will visit each of the 15 neighborhood zones twice, offering residents a chance to dispose of bulk items and trash at no cost. This program is in addition to the city’s biweekly bulk and brush program.

Details:

• The program is operational on select Saturdays, March 15 through November 15
  
  • See the specific schedule with dates and locations in the chart below
  • Residents can use the DPW Service Finder to verify clean-Up dates for their neighborhood
• All clean-ups are from 8 a.m. until Noon (rain or shine)
  
  • Residents should place items out Friday evening
• DPW crews will collection items curbside and in alleys
  
  • Wherever trash is normally placed to be collected

Examples of acceptable items include:

• Furniture, mattresses, tires (four per household), appliances and brush
  
  • Note: all brush must be cut into four-foot lengths and bundled

Items NOT collected include:

• • Electronics, construction debris, hazardous waste items and glass

For more information, go to rva.gov/public-works/neighborhoodcleanups or email us at AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

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2025 Neighborhood Clean-Up Schedule

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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.