Richmond wants feedback on how to make city intersections safer

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond officials want to hear from residents about new features that could make city intersections safer, potentially saving lives.

About 82% of all crashes involving death or serious injury in Richmond since 2017 have taken place at intersections, according to a Dec. 22 press release from the city. Various low-cost/high-impact engineering treatments could lessen the unique dangers that intersections pose, according to officials.

"Intersections require special attention because they involve multiple conflict points among all modes of travel," the city said in the release. "At any given time, people are walking, rolling, cycling and driving in multiple directions at various speeds."

City residents are being asked to provide feedback on what changes they'd like to see at intersections all across Richmond. Officials said that this feedback will help the city's Department of Public Works (DPW) prioritize locations with the greatest needs, as well as ensure that these improvements are delivered quickly and equitably.

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Interested residents can share their thoughts through two different surveys. The first survey has to do with "Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper" (LQC) approaches, while the second deals with more than 400 quick-build intersection improvement projects throughout the city.

"LQC approaches are often used to test and refine safety concepts, while quick-build projects apply proven designs to deliver improvements at scale," the city said. "Together, these strategies allow Richmond to improve street safety faster, more affordably and with greater community input."

Survey #1: 'Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper' approaches

Per the city, LQC allows safety ideas to be tested and refined quickly and efficiently using low-cost materials, including paint, flexible posts, signs and temporary curb elements.

"These improvements can be adjusted over time based on how they perform and on community feedback," the city said.

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Residents can leave their feedback about the LQC approach at various city intersections via this survey.

Survey #2: Quick-build improvements

The city is considering more than 400 quick-build intersection projects such as left-turn hardening and high-visibility crosswalks, as well as other low-cost improvements.

Left-turn hardening, which is currently proposed at 85 different intersections, uses modular curbs and striping to cause drivers to turn left more slowly. It also prevents "corner-cutting."

Map of proposed low-cost intersection safety improvements throughout Richmond. Screenshot taken on Dec. 22, 2025. (Photo: City of Richmond)

High-visibility crosswalks are proposed at 58 intersections, while other low-cost improvements are proposed at 275 intersections. Residents can find a map of all of the proposed projects here.

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Those interested in leaving feedback on these quick-build improvements can fill out this survey.

Both surveys will be available until Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.