~Upgrades will improve traffic signal visibility and improve safety for people who walk and ride transit ~

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Department of Public Works will upgrade existing traffic signal equipment and accommodations for people who walk and ride transit at the following intersections:

• Brook Road and Brookland Park Boulevard
• Chamberlayne Avenue and Westbrook Avenue
• Forest Hill Avenue and Roanoke Street

Work for the project includes installing the following upgrades:

• Replacing the existing traffic signal poles

• New accessible curb ramps
• Pedestrian countdown signals
• High visibility crosswalks
• Traffic signal controllers
• Updating traffic signal indications with high visibility backplates
  
  • These backplates are more visible in both daytime and nighttime conditions and are a recognized proven safety countermeasure for all users regardless of selected transportation mode, age, and ability.

Weather permitting, this project is scheduled for completion by Summer 2024.

During construction, there will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures. Please give our construction workers extra space and slow down when you see orange cones in the work zones.

This $1.2 million project is funded through the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA).

For more information on the Department, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works or email us at 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

~ The project will improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity along the corridor ~

RICHMOND, Va.  – The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking feedback on proposed conceptual designs for the Franklin Street Safety and Mobility Improvement Project along West Franklin Street from Lombardy Street to Belvidere Street. The project will connect to the existing two-way cycle track along Franklin Street from Belvidere Street to 9th Street. Feedback from the survey will be used to help guide design implementation and finalize plans. The survey will be available online through Sunday, September 24.

The proposed design includes:

• • Implementing a roadway conversion within the existing roadway cross-section to improve accessibility and safety for bicyclists by incorporating a two-way “cycle track” bicycle lane
    
    • A cycle track is a bike lane that is physically separated from the vehicle travel lane with some type of vertical barrier
  • Using the existing roadway width to either replace one vehicle travel lane, or reduce existing travel lane widths to accommodate the bicycle infrastructure

Please go to https://www.rva.gov/public-works/pedestrian-bicycling-and-trails and complete the survey by Sunday, September 24.

For more information on the Department of Public Works, please 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.

RICHMOND, Va. – The City of Richmond Department of Public Works will begin bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements along Carnation Street from Hioaks Road to Midlothian Turnpike this week. The project will help improve safety for all roadway users and is expected to better manage speeds along the corridor. This project is part of a larger implementation plan to extend Richmond’s existing bike route network, and upon completion will result in a nearly 6-mile corridor of dedicated bike lanes along Warwick Road and Carnation Street extending from Chippenham Hospital to Richmond Highway and the future Fall Line Trail.

Work includes:

• Implementing a roadway conversion, consisting of restriping
• Adding buffered bike lanes - creating dedicated space for people who bike or scoot, while reducing the number of lanes to cross for people who walk and access transit

This project is an important part of the City’s commitment to Vision Zero and supports the Better Streets multimodal approach by implementing safety improvements such as high-visibility crosswalks for people who walk, accessible curb ramps for people who roll, and dedicated space for people for bike or scoot.

For more information about Public Works, please visit www.rva.gov/public‐works or email 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.

~ City providing all registered BikeShare users with FREE rides through December 31, 2023 ~ 

RICHMOND, Va. –   The Office of Equitable Transit and Mobility, a division of the Department of Public Works will officially relaunch the RVA Bikeshare Program Monday, August 21 in tandem with the opening of a new station at Dominion Energy Center. BikeShare technology related needs will be handled by WeGo-Share and Evolve Mobility will manage the operations and maintenance.

As a welcome back gift, the city is providing all registered BikeShare users free rides through December 31, 2023. All users need to download the RVA Bikeshare app and register to use the system.

Currently, there are 25 self-service stations with a fleet of 300 pedal assisted electric bikes with more stations slated to be installed this year. The BikeShare Program provides a key multimodal option and serves as the first and last mile for many residents traversing the city. 

For more information on the department, please go to rva.gov/public-works or email 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.

RICHMOND, Va.  – New parking decals for residents in the following restricted parking districts are now on sale:

• Randolph and Mulberry Parking Districts
  
  • Current parking permits are set to expire July 31, 2023 however, due to decal printing delays, they will be valid until August 21, 2023

• Historic Jackson Ward Parking District
  
  • Current parking permits expire August 31, 2023

Residents can get more information, verify residency in their Parking Districts and download an application for mailing on the City’s website: www.rva.gov/public-works/parking-enterprise. Both mail-in and in-person renewal options are available for qualifying residents.

Residents must display the permit on their cars to park for more than the designed time restriction. A resident is either the residing owner of record or renter of property located within the Restricted Parking District. A City of Richmond Residential Parking Permit Application must be completed and approved prior to decal issuance. The Department of Public Works verifies residency for both homeowners residing at the property and lease agreements for renters.

The following information and picture identification must be provided:

1. Property owners must provide either a copy of their real estate bill or other information that verifies ownership of the property
2. Renters must provide a valid written lease for property in the restricted parking district, and have the appropriate approval of the property owner on the application they present

A resident of the district is defined as an owner of record or renter of property in the district and members of their immediate family who reside with the owner or renter at the address in the district:

1. Who are licensed drivers, and
2. Whose domicile is the address for which they are seeking to obtain the parking permit

Property owners and renters are required to comply with the residency requirements and the motor vehicle registration requirements of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.

Decals and applications are also available at City Hall, Room 102, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia. The office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call 804-646-5700 if you have any questions.

For more information on Public Works, please visit us online at https://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.