RICHMOND, Va. – The City of Richmond Department of Public Works will be working at the intersection of Ladies Mile Road and North Avenue to remove traffic signal poles.

In an effort to keep the appropriate level of traffic control at the intersection of Ladies Mile Road and North Avenue for the safety of all users regardless of age and ability, the Department will also be installing all-way stop controls.

Beginning Monday, July 31, 2023, motorists and pedestrians at this intersection will notice the following:

• The traffic control signals will be switched to an “all red” flash pattern.  New stop signs will be installed at the same time on all approaches.
• After a week, the traffic signal poles will be removed. The Department expects this work to begin the week of 8/7/2023, depending on the weather. After the poles are safely removed,  the all-way stop control will govern all users at the intersection.

Please give our construction workers extra space and slow down when you see orange cones in the work zones.

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.

~ The system will provide people with advanced warning of flooded roadways ~

RICHMOND, Va.  – The City of Richmond Department of Public Works, in collaboration with the Richmond Department of Public Utilities, recently installed two High Water Detection Systems in the City. The systems are located on Magnolia Avenue between Rady Street and Magnolia Road, and on Bainbridge Street between 20th and 21st streets. These state-of-the-art public safety warning systems are the first of its kind to be used in the region. This system uses a sensor to detect rising water and software to continuously monitor flooding conditions in the area.

Once triggered, these advance warning stations will activate flashing beacons, message signs, and automatic road barrier gates. It will advise motorists of flooded roadways ahead and will encourage them to turn around and stay off the road.

It takes only 18 inches of rushing water to carry away most vehicles, including pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.

Benefits of the system in these areas include:

• Improving drivers’ compliance with warnings to turn around and avoid loss of life and property
• Eliminating calls to E-911 call center and first responders for emergency assistance to rescue people during inclement weather
• Eliminating calls to first responders to manually barricade the site during inclement weather

The total cost of the project was approximately $500,000.

Tips for Driving in Storms:

• Monitor the news for weather related information. If there is a flash flood watch or warning in effect, stay off the roads.
• Avoid areas that are already flooded and do not attempt to cross a flooded roadway. Remember the phrase, “Turn Around Don't Drown”
• Recognize flood-prone areas such as low water crossings, dips and ditches and do not attempt to cross if flooding is possible.
• Be cautious when driving at night or in unfamiliar areas when it is harder to recognize flood dangers

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 welcomes Michael Webb as the City’s first Urban Forester. Michael will work with the community and stakeholders to develop the City’s Urban Forestry Master Plan. In addition to helping to create policies, practices and procedures, the master plan will:

• Increase community engagement and public awareness
• Provide better transparency
• Provide maintenance that focuses on preventive measures geared toward extending the lives of trees
• Provide an equity-based approach to tree maintenance, planting, and removal
• Increase the number of trees planted in underserved communities
• Increase the overall canopy in the city

Michael is a Virginia native with a degree in Urban Forestry from Virginia Tech. He is an ISA Board-Certified Master Arborist and is Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. He’s eager to share his passion and expertise for trees with the Richmond community and the City is excited to have him join our team!

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.

~ No residential trash, recycling or bulk and brush collections on the Fourth of July holiday ~

RICHMOND, Va. – In observance of the Fourth of July 4 holiday, the Department of Public Works will be closed Tuesday, July 4. There will be NO residential trash, bulk and brush or recycling collection July 4. All collections will be delayed by one day. Collections scheduled for pick-up Tuesday, July 4 will be picked up Wednesday, July 5 and so on through Friday, July 7.

Also closed July 4:

• The East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC - Landfill), located at 3800 East Richmond Road

• The Robin Hood Road Drop-Off Recycling location, 1700 Robin Hood Road

• The Richmond Southside Transfer Station, located at 3520 North Hopkins Road

For more information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us online at 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.  – New parking decals for residents of the Fan Restricted Parking District are on sale. They cost $25 each and are limited. Both mail-in and in-person renewal options are available for qualifying residents. The current Fan parking permit expires June 30, 2023.

Residents must display the Fan permit on their cars to park more than one hour from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday and, also on West Avenue, parts of Boyd and Birch Streets, and the 1600 and 1800 blocks of West Grace Street, the regulation is one hour from 7:00 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Sunday.

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. To enable the Department of Public Works to verify residency, the following information and photo identification must be provided:

• Residential property owners must provide either a copy of their real estate bill or other information that verifies ownership of the property

• Renters must provide a valid written lease for the property in the Fan 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

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(2) Whose domicile is the address for which they are seeking to obtain the parking permit

Annual Visitor Passes also are available and limited to two per house or building address at a cost of $35 each.

Annual Visitor Passes must be purchased at the same time the Fan permit is purchased and are restricted to residential homeowners.

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.

Residents can get more information, verify residency in the Fan Parking District and download an application for mailing in on the City’s website: https://www.rva.gov/public-works/parking-enterprise

Fan decals and applications are also available at City Hall, Room 102, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia. The office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call 804-646-5700 if you have any questions.

For additional details, please use the 3-1-1 mobile app or online portal at www.RVA311.com or call 3-1-1.

For more information, please visit us online at 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.