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Richmond’s Big Move for Pedestrian Safety | Richmond News
Richmond is launching a bold, two-phase plan to slash pedestrian deaths by installing 700 new safety upgrades across 244 high-risk intersections—think brighter crosswalks, scramble crossings, speed tables, and safer turns—all aimed at hitting Vision Zero by 2030. With student safety concerns mounting near VCU and traffic volumes soaring, city planners, police, and the DMV are using real data to target the worst spots, starting with Phase 1 in Fall 2026. This isn’t just about infrastructure—it’s a city-wide commitment to making every street safer for walkers, cyclists, and drivers alike…
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