The Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) has scheduled a public meeting to discuss the Riverfront/Orleans BRT Station Streetscape Project. The event will take place on January 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Main Street Station, located at 1500 East Main Street.
This project, which has a budget of $2.23 million and is 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 include the construction of new sidewalks, installation of ADA-accessible ramps, improved street lighting, increased green space, and the addition of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon for safer crossings.
The meeting will be held in an open house format so that attendees can review design plans at their convenience during the two-hour window. Project staff and consultants will be available to answer questions and collect feedback.
“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 are encouraged to submit comments by February 9. Comments can be provided in person at the meeting or sent by email to Mrs. Olayinka Bruce at Olayinka.Bruce@rva.gov with “UPC 115410 – Riverfront/Orleans BRT Station Streetscape Project” in the subject line. Written comments may also be mailed to Mrs. Bruce at DPW’s office on East Broad Street.
Project plans are available online for review on rva.gov/public-works/construction-projects-road-improvements or can be viewed in person at City Hall by appointment.
For more information about DPW projects or updates on this initiative visit rva.gov/public-works or follow @DPW_RichmondVA on X.
