Posted May 6, 2024

~ The public is invited to attend the community block party Saturday, May 11 from noon to 5 p.m. ~

RICHMOND, VA – The Office of Equitable Transit and Mobility (OETM), a division within the Department of Public Works (DPW) is set to introduce a Richmond Connects, Lighter Quicker Cheaper (LQC) Project with the temporary creation of a Pop-Up Park in Scott’s Addition this Wednesday, May 8. The park will be located along Cutshaw Avenue between Wayne and Sheppard streets. It will be an extension of the current West Broad Street Green/Pollinator Park and aims to create a larger space for residents to recreate, improve pedestrian safety, and test improvements to safety, security, and climate. It will be open through May 22 to provide the community with a demonstration of what the park could look like if it’s permanently expanded.

The public is invited to attend a community block party this Saturday, May 11 from noon until 5 p.m. to see and experience the park, learn more about the LQC concept, speak with city staff and community businesses, enjoy music and food trucks.

Please visit rva.gov/public-works/lqc to complete the survey and provide feedback by Friday, May 31.

The following departments and organizations collaborated to bring this project to fruition: DPW, OETM, Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, Office of Sustainability, Planning and Development Review, RVA Tool Bank and the Greater Scott’s Addition Association.

For more information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us online at 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 X @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 Connects aims to foster community engagement, promote inclusivity, and enhance communication among residents, local businesses and government entities in Richmond. It focuses on leveraging technology to facilitate dialogue, share information, and address issues affecting the community.

Posted May 1, 2024

~ Concert dates: May 9, 16 and 23 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.~

RICHMOND, Va. – Back by popular demand, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is thrilled to announce Music at Main – a series of free music concerts featuring local musicians. The concerts will be held on select Thursdays in May from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on the patio at Main Street Station located at 1500 East Main Street.

The concert series includes DJ Danja Mowf and Host Kai Valdez (each week) with the following line-up:

• May 9 
  
  • Brencore Allstars “Frankie Beverly Tribute”
• May 16
  
  • J Tucker and the Krewe
• May 23          
  
  • Corey El
  • Sharon Rae North

Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs to join us for a memorable evening of entertainment against the backdrop of Richmond’s iconic and historical venue - Main Street Station!

Admission is free and open to all.

For more information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us online at 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 X @DPW_RichmondVA or

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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 April 30, 2024

~ The symposium is scheduled for May 14 at Main Street Station from 5:30 – 8 p.m.~

RICHMOND, Va. – Identifying increasing issues and concerns over speeding and roadway safety, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a third speed management symposium on Tuesday, May 14 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Main Street Station. The symposium will educate the community and provide information, strategies and resources on new and future projects addressing safety and speed management. It is meant to bring the community, city officials, and partner groups together for direct dialogue. The city prioritizes safety for all people regardless of the mode of transportation - walk, ride, roll, bike, ride transit or drive. It’s imperative that everyone work together to create safer streets for all.

 Participants will hear presentations on:

• • Speed Management and the Vision Zero Program
  • Richmond Connects and Safety
  • Roadway Safety Projects and the Budget Process
  • Lighter, Quicker and Cheaper Initiatives

Additionally, information tables/stations will be set-up with representatives from divisions within DPW, the Office of Equitable Transit and Mobility, Richmond Police, VCU Police, VCU Enforcement and Education, Fall Line Trail, Richmond Fire Department, VDOT, Plan RVA and Bike Walk RVA | Sports Backers.

The event will end with a question-and-answer session.

Please note, heavy refreshments will be served. Registration is highly recommended and needed to get an accurate food count. Please use this link to RSVP https://www.rva.gov/public-works/symposium

For more information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us online at 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 X @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 City of Richmond, Virginia, in 1966, codified one of the oldest continuously operating transportation safety commissions in North America - The Safe and Healthy Streets Commission (SHSC). Since its inception, the SHSC has advised the Richmond City Council on all transportation safety matters. The SHSC has a diverse membership and includes citizens, transportation safety professionals, a city council member, the Chief of Police, the Director of Public Works, the Superintendent of Schools, and the City Transportation Engineer.

The SHSC sets annual priorities focused on executive, legislative, budgetary, and cultural changes. These priorities work towards the Richmond City Council’s 2016 goal, backed by Mayor Stoney, to reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries to ZERO by 2030. The SHSC’s annual priorities reflect the City’s commitment to Vision Zero, the Safe System approach (SSA), and Complete Streets policies. The SHSC adopted the twelve strategies and five supplemental planning needs, based on their set annual priorities, to improve Richmond’s built environment and strengthen the culture of safety. With its high-functioning Vision Zero organizational structure, Richmond is well positioned to implement these projects and supplemental planning activities that showcase the impact of the SSA using proven safety countermeasures and low-cost, high-impact strategies.

The Safe and Healthy Streets Commission (SHSC) adopted Richmond’s Vision Zero Action Plan in 2018, and is charged with monitoring and reporting progress on the Action Plan. The Mayor and the SHSC established a Vision Zero Task Force, made up of City department leaders, charged with implementing the strategies, projects, and policies set out in the Action Plan

Posted April 29, 2024

~ Enhancements will improve safety and access for people who walk, bike, ride transit or drive~

RICHMOND, Va. – Exciting changes are appearing in the Scott’s Addition neighborhood! Streets have been repaved, crosswalks are being improved, and the bike lane network will be expanded. This is one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Richmond, so we know there will be some inconveniences while City crews are working.

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

Please be patient as we work to improve safety and accessibility in Scott’s Addition.

Construction work is expected to be completed by Summer 2024, weather permitting.

For more information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us online at 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 X @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-

Posted April 24, 2024

~ This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1710 Robin Hood Road ~

WHO:   The Department of Public Works, The Clean City Commission and The Department of Public Utilities

WHAT: Richmond E-Cycle Event

WHEN:  Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: 1710 Robin Hood Road (northeast corner of Robin Hood Road and North Arthur Ashe Boulevard)

BACKGROUND:  The City of Richmond’s E-Cycle Day offers City residents an efficient option to recycle paper and electronics to help keep hazardous waste materials out of city waterways, streams and rivers. This event is available to city residents – proof of residency is required. Please note, this is a drive-thru event. Volunteers will remove items from the cars.

Paper Document Shredding

• • Up to five (5) boxes of documents
  • Be sure to remove all binders, staples and clips

Electronics (various fees apply)

• • Computer systems (hard drive or CPU) and accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) VCRs, camcorders, stereos and all phones
  • Televisions, computer monitors and printers
• Other used electronic equipment (almost anything with a plug - see the online list for clarification)
• Go to www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission to get fees and the full list of electronics to recycle

Household Hazardous Waste Items (HHW)

• Pesticides, Herbicides and Oil-based Paints
• Bug spray, rodent poison and herbicides (Roundup, Weed B Gon etc.)
• Latex and water based paints will not be collected. These items can be left in open paint cans until they have dried out and then put in with regular curbside trash pick-up.

For more information on recycling or the event, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission 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

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is a premier provider of utility service. DPU provides natural gas, water, wastewater and stormwater service to more than 500,000 residential and commercial customers in the metropolitan region. In addition, DPU operates an electric street lighting utility, which maintains 37,000 streetlights throughout the City.  For more information, visit DPU's website at www.rva.gov/public-utilities.