The Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) has scheduled a public meeting to discuss the Riverfront/Orleans BRT Station Streetscape Project. The meeting will take place on January 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Main Street Station, located at 1500 East Main Street.
This project, with a budget of $2.23 million funded through Smart-Scale, aims to enhance pedestrian access, safety, and connectivity in several areas including East Franklin Street at 31st Street, Admiral Gravely Boulevard between Williamsburg Avenue and Gilliam Street, East Franklin Street to Williamsburg Road, Godwin Street between Williamsburg Avenue and Goodin Court, Williamsburg Avenue between Orleans Street and Hatcher Street, and Ohio Street.
Planned improvements for the area include new sidewalks, ADA-accessible ramps, improved street lighting, increased green space, and the installation of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon to improve pedestrian crossings.
The meeting will be conducted in an open house format. Attendees can arrive at any time during the two-hour window to review design plans and provide feedback directly to project staff and consultants.
According to DPW: “Community input is a vital part of the City’s planning and design process. Feedback from the community helps ensure the proposed improvements reflect local needs, improve safety, and support access to transit, the riverfront, and surrounding neighborhoods. Public comments will be considered as the project move toward final design.”
Residents can submit comments until February 9 by attending the public meeting or sending feedback via email or mail. Plans are also available for review online at rva.gov/public-works/construction-projects-road-improvements or in person at City Hall.
For more information about DPW projects or how to participate in this initiative, residents are encouraged to contact Mrs. Olayinka Bruce by phone or email.
