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Address:
900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA
23219 USA
 

Hours: Mon - Fri (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Phone No. 804-646-6430

Email: Ask Public Works

DPW Touch-A-Truck    RSVP Today 

In celebration of National Public Works Week, the Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is hosting its first ‘DPW Touch A TruckDPW Touch-A-Truck’ Event on Wednesday, May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Main Street Station. This exciting, free event is designed as a fun way to teach elementary school-aged children about the essential services provided by public works professionals. The event will provide students with a “behind-the-scenes” opportunity to meet the staff who operate the vehicles and watch live demonstrations of the equipment in action.  

Registration is required. Please go to https://arcg.is/0u14Wn1 to complete the registration by May 13.

Note: Bus parking and the drop-off entrance are accessible from 1500 East Franklin Street.

Vehicles & Equipment:

  • Knuckle Boom Truck
  • Backhoe
  • Trash Truck
  • Bucket Truck  
  • Bike Lane Sweeper
  • Remote Lawn Mower

Recap:

  •  DPW Touch-A-Truck 
    • Children can explore real public works vehicles and equipment and meet the heroes behind the wheel
  •  Wednesday, May 21
  • 10: 30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Main Street Station (behind the building)
  • Bus Parking and Drop-off: 
    • 1500 East Franklin Street
  • RS VP n eeded by May 13