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🚲 City eyes bike lane expansion

Bike lane extension proposed on Franklin Street
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The project would extend bike lane infrastructure west on Franklin Street. | Photo by RICtoday
More bike lanes could be coming to the VCU area. The city wants to increase bicycle infrastructure on Franklin Street by extending the current bike lane west from Belvidere to Lombardy Street. Richmonders can take a survey to review proposed designs and provide their input.

There are five alternatives being considered by the city. Each is divided into A and B sections, with A being the proposal for Lombardy to Harrison Street and B being the proposal for Harrison to Belvidere.

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This option would remove a driving lane and add a two-way cycle track with a buffer from Lombardy to Harrison Street.

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Photo via city documents

Option 1 is the only proposal which would not add a bike lane, instead maintaining existing sharrow markings on one of two driving lanes. The other options consider ways to add a two-way bicycle lane within the existing roadway width, which would involve removing a driving lane and adding some sort of buffer to offset the new bike lanes. Proposed buffers include painted markings, planters along certain sections of the road, and medians.

The city is considering the first two options as “Quick-Build” projects, meaning they could be implemented in 2025. Options 3-5 would require more time to secure funding as a Capital Improvement Project.

The survey will be open until Sunday, Sept. 24.

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This option would remove a driving lane and add a two-way bike lane protected by a median with a planter from Harrison to Belvidere.

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Photo via city documents

The Franklin Street Improvement Project is one of several bike lane projects the city is pursuing. Construction has started on bicycle and pedestrians improvements on Carnation Street in Southside. When finished, the project will connect six miles of bike lanes from Chippenham Hospital to Richmond Highway.

Want to explore the River City on two wheels? Check out the RVA Bikeways Map to identify the bike lanes, paved trails, and infrastructure near you.
Quiz

How many miles of protected bike lanes are there in the City of Richmond?
A. 12.97 miles
B. 11.95 miles
C. 46.3 miles
D. 4.84 miles
Take a guess
Events
Monday, Sept. 11
  • “200 Years, 200 Stories” | Monday, Sept. 11 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad St., Richmond | Free | Stop by the Can Can Café for lunch and check out the anniversary exhibition.
Tuesday, Sept. 12
  • Weyes Blood | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $25 | Nick Hakim joins the singer-songwriter on her “In Holy Flux” tour.
Wednesday, Sept. 13
  • Literary Virginia Book Group | Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad St., Richmond | Free | This month, the group will discuss “The Tender Grave” by Sheri Reynolds, a finalist for the 2022 Literary Awards in Fiction.
  • King Parrot | Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 7 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St., Richmond | $20 | The Australian grindcore band will play with Saturn Death Cult and Restrictor Plate.
Thursday, Sept. 14
  • HYPE: Capital Trail Clean Up | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Capital Trail Beyond Boundaries Mile Marker 44, 2644 New Market Rd., Richmond | Free | Meet other young professionals while beautifying the trail — parking is available at Walgreens.
  • VCU Women’s Soccer vs. UR | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Sports Backers Stadium, 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond | $5-$10 | It’s a hometown battle as the Rams take on the Spiders.
Friday, Sept. 15
  • Fall PlantFest | Friday, Sept. 15-Saturday, Sept. 16 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | Free entry | Shop from dozens of vendors and consult with garden experts to find the best plants for you at this pup-friendly sale.
See the full calendar
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News Notes
Transit
  • GRTC’s new Downtown Transfer Station opened yesterday. The station offers 24-hour lighting, sheltered waiting areas, USB charging ports, and live bus tracking information. The public ribbon cutting is scheduled for this morning at 10 a.m.
State
  • The state Senate and House of Delegates passed a budget agreement last week to allocate an additional $5.1 billion of revenue. Its contents include ~$650 million in Chesapeake Bay environmental initiatives, ~$150 million to widen I-64 from Henrico to York County, and $152 million for school support positions. (VPM)
Edu
  • City of Richmond employees will be able to attend Reynolds Community College courses for free to obtain a degree or certificate in their field. Mayor Levar Stoney, Chief Administrative Officer Lincoln Saunders, and Reynolds President Paula Pando announced the program last week.
Drink
  • An Arkansas-based drive-thru coffee chain could open two locations in Chesterfield. 7 Brew is looking at sites near Chesterfield Towne Center and at the corner of Le Gordon Drive and Midlothian Turnpike. The chain’s first Virginia location opened in Newport News over the summer. (Richmond BizSense)
Film
  • James River Week is in full swing. Get in on the festivities at a screening of “A Sturgeon Story” this Friday, Sept. 15 at Maymont. The film follows three friends on an adventure to film the seasonal run of Atlantic sturgeon in the James. Tickets are $8.
Concert
  • Local music outlet The Auricular is celebrating five years of showcasing Richmond’s music scene with two all-local concerts. There’ll be a four-band lineup on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Richmond Music Hall — get tickets — and a free show the next day at Rare Olde Times Public House.
Festival
  • The RESONATE Podcast Festival returns to the Institute for Contemporary Art November 3-4. The fest will include workshops with producers, networking with industry veterans, a live performance, and a keynote speech by Anna Sale, creator of the award-winning podcast “Death, Sex & Money.” Tickets are available now.
Active
  • Kids Run RVA is now Kids On The Move. The Sports Backers youth program says its expanding on the types of physical activity included in its branding to better represent its mission of keeping kids connected and active.
Family
  • The Children’s Museum of Richmond is hosting a free night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month from 5-7 p.m. The next one is happening Friday, Sept. 15 — see the full schedule + register.*
Arts
  • The Richmond Performing Arts Alliance has joined a new partnership with Broadway In Richmond to present RPAA Nights. RPAA will sponsor a limited number of free tickets available to folks from designated communities for select Wednesday evening performances. Bonus: Tickets include a pre-show event complementing the show’s theme.*
 
Biz

ASM Global adds to portfolio

Henrico Sports & Events Center signs venue management company
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The center is located near Virginia Center Commons. | Photo courtesy of Henrico County
The upcoming Henrico Sports & Events Center, set to open in October, will operate with the same venue management company as the Altria Theater and Dominion Energy Center.

ASM Global signed a five-year contract with the venue in July. The company counts more than 350 venues worldwide in its portfolio.

The Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority says it will maintain its role of scheduling and prioritizing county events including major tournaments, graduations, and in-house events from the authority and partners like Richmond Region Tourism.

ASM Global will be in charge of the daily operations at the center, including managing the box office, maintaining the facility, and overseeing concessions and catering. It will also take a hand in attracting various events, particularly during off-peak times.

Plans for the center include an arena with stadium seating. Its projected capacity of 3,500+ is similar to the Altria, which seats 3,565.
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