City gets another $10 million for street safety improvements

The grant comes from USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Program

RICtoday_PedestrianHybridBeacon_TrafficLight

The grant money could be used to install more Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at high-risk crossings.

Photo by RICtoday

The city has received a second grant from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The $10.77 million will go towards several safety improvement initiatives.

Many of the improvements will go to areas highlighted in Richmond’s transportation plan, Richmond Connects. The city highlighted twelve priority projects when it announced the grant.

Those projects include retroreflective backplates for traffic signals, flashing yellow arrows, LED street lights, red light enforcement cameras around the city, and other traffic calming measures.

Also mentioned is the addition of concrete barriers to create permanent, separated bike lanes and the construction of curb extensions to improve safety at intersections.

More from RICtoday
RICtoday has been nominated in Style Weekly’s annual Best of Richmond poll, and you can cast your votes now through the end of March.
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
Crunch the numbers with us, and see what areas of improvement the city noted following Richmond’s double-header winter storms.
Help beautify your neighborhood, and become part of a nationwide habit network.
Eager to get on the road, but don’t want to travel too far? Try these nearby destinations for day trips, plus see our bonus recommendations for weekend stays.
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Richmond’s many beautiful patios.
“My Faire Lady” debuts this weekend. Learn about the beer, the party, and the inspiration behind the beer’s hand-painted symbol.
Needlepoint is one of the hottest “anolog” hobbies right now. Find our where to find supplies and meet other stitchers.
Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.
We found three online surveys to help you share feedback on budgeting, parks, and public safety.