The Richmond Department of Transportation announced on April 23 that it will hold a Speed Management Symposium on May 20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Main Street Station, located at 1500 East Main Street.
The event aims to inform residents about the city’s ongoing efforts to make neighborhoods safer for families, children walking to school, cyclists, and drivers. The symposium will provide updates on recent progress in slowing traffic speeds and improving street safety.
Attendees can expect presentations from experts discussing topics such as Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and the health benefits associated with safer streets. There will also be information tables and displays where participants can meet staff from various city departments, nonprofits, Richmond Police, Virginia Commonwealth University Police, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Bike Walk RVA, and other organizations.
Highlights include updates on the expansion of the city’s Safety Camera Program along high-injury street networks—now enforcing both red-light running and excessive speeding in active school zones—and changes to local infrastructure designed to promote a culture of safety. The event will also showcase transportation projects aimed at naturally slowing vehicle speeds and creating more welcoming spaces for all travel modes.
A live question-and-answer session is planned so attendees can share their questions and ideas directly with officials. Heavy refreshments will be provided during the evening. While an RSVP is recommended through www.rva.gov/public-works/symposium, it is not required for attendance.
