RICHMOND, Va. – The City of Richmond’s Department of Transportation (RDOT) and its many partners invite you to an action-packed Speed Management Symposium on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Main Street Station, 1500 East Main Street. Come learn firsthand how the city is making neighborhoods safer for families, kids walking to school, cyclists, and drivers alike, and discover simple ways you can help.
Over the past several years, the city has shared real progress on slowing streets to make them safer. At this year’s symposium, attendees will get the latest updates, including:
- Expansion of the city’s safety camera program on the high-injury street network, now enforcing both red-light running and speeding in active school zones.
- Changes to the built environment that are shifting the safety culture, one block at a time.
- Transportation projects, both big and small, designed to naturally slow speeds and create welcoming space for every travel choice.
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What to expect
- Dynamic presentations on Vision Zero, Complete Streets and the health benefits of safer streets.
- Info tables and displays where attendees can meet and mingle with staff from city departments, nonprofits, Richmond Police, VCU Police, VDOT, Bike Walk RVA and others.
- Live Q&A session where participants can bring questions and ideas.
- Heavy refreshments and conversation while connecting with neighbors who care about safer streets.
The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 225 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; urban forestry; civil engineering and capital improvement projects along with the Department of Transportation (DOT). DPW delivers essential services that keep the city clean, safe and healthy. The DOT plans, builds and maintains the city’s transportation system to ensure safe, reliable and equitable mobility for all users. The department is responsible for traffic operations, street signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, bike lanes and transportation programs that support economic vitality, environmental sustainability and quality of life. Guided by the city’s Vision Zero commitment, the DOT works to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through data-driven policies, street design and community partnerships. In addition, the DOT issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way and manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share Program. Report service requests to RVA311.com or call 3-1-1.
