Richmond launches traffic safety plan targeting high-injury streets
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The City of Richmond has unveiled a new traffic safety initiative, the “citywide blitz,” aiming to enhance pedestrian and driver safety around the Commonwealth. The project is part of Vision Zero, the city's version of a nationwide initiative to reduce traffic fatalities globally. Richmond officials say they will be highlighting high-injury areas like Cary, Main and Belvedere Streets that are known for a higher rate of accidents. The Blitz will involve replacing faded and damaged street name signs, installing approximately 2,000 stop bars on streets with stop signs, and carrying out other traffic safety upgrades. According to officials, these measures are part of Richmond’s ongoing commitment to creating safer roads for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. "Special emphasis is placed on the High Injury Network, which is where roughly 3 out of 4 traffic-related crashes causing a serious injury or death occur," a release from city officials on Wednesday reads. Construction crews will be working daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on these projects, with completion expected by winter.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The City of Richmond has unveiled a new traffic safety initiative, the “citywide blitz,” aiming to enhance pedestrian and driver safety around the Commonwealth.
The project is part of Vision Zero, the city's version of a nationwide initiative to reduce traffic fatalities globally.
Richmond officials say they will be highlighting high-injury areas like Cary, Main and Belvedere Streets that are known for a higher rate of accidents.
The Blitz will involve replacing faded and damaged street name signs, installing approximately 2,000 stop bars on streets with stop signs, and carrying out other traffic safety upgrades.
According to officials, these measures are part of Richmond’s ongoing commitment to creating safer roads for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.
"Special emphasis is placed on the High Injury Network, which is where roughly 3 out of 4 traffic-related crashes causing a serious injury or death occur," a release from city officials on Wednesday reads.
Construction crews will be working daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on these projects, with completion expected by winter.
