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In Richmond, there were 6,231 reported crashes in one recent year. This resulted in 2,913 injuries and 15 fatalities.

Improving streets for people doesn’t hurt local business — it actually helps. Pedestrian-only streets can increase nearby retail sales by up to 49%.

Car-free zones raise property values, reduce pollution, and create more livable neighborhoods.

Bike and pedestrian infrastructure projects generate “1.8–3.8 times” more jobs per dollar than car-based projects.

Over 20% of downtown Richmond’s land is currently already dedicated to parking. Instead of building free or low cost housing for cars, we can convert some of that space into places for people instead.

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Take Action

RVA 311 Reporting

Use the

RVA 311 portal⁠

or the mobile app to request traffic calming measures on Cary and these cross streets. The city should install yield signs here. You can also request other measures, like speed humps, curb extensions, crosswalk repainting, or bike lanes in your neighborhood.

Select: Transportation/Traffic – speeding or Pedestrian safety improvements

Suggestions:

Yield signs along Cary St

Bicycle-friendly curb extensions

Encourage the city to install bus loading platforms to make it easier for bus riders to get on and off the bus

Vision Zero Dashboard & Feedback

View crash data and submit suggestions through Richmond’s

Vision Zero page⁠

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People’s Budget Initiative

Richmond residents can weigh in on how safety improvement funds are spent through the

Participatory Budgeting Program⁠

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Complete streetsLast edited: Sun, May 4, 2025 Complete streets is a transportation policy and design approach that requires streets to be planned, designed, operated and maintained to enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel and access for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation. Complete Streets allow for safe travel by those walking, cycling, driving automobiles, riding public transportation, or delivering goods. The term is often used by transportation advocates, urban planners, traffic and highway engineers, public health practitioners, and community members in the United States and Canada. Complete Streets are promoted as offering improved safety, health, economic, and environmental outcomes. Complete Streets emphasize the importance of safe access for all users, not just automobiles. Related concepts include living streets, Woonerf, and home zones. See more en.wikipedia.org

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