Posts tagged Richmond
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“Tweaks” to Virginia’s transportation bills push local governments to pay their fair share for transit
After a whirlwind General Assembly session during which the Virginia legislature reviewed thousands more bills than ever before, Governor Ralph Northam finally had his chance to weigh in. See how his amendments will impact transit for the state and the region. Keep reading…
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Why is one of Richmond’s hottest neighborhoods missing so many sidewalks?
Scott’s Addition sells itself as a top destination overflowing with alcoholic amenities such as breweries, cideries, and distilleries. But there is one critical component of an urban neighborhood that the corridor lacks: sidewalks. Keep reading…
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Rising seas mean flooded streets for coastal Virginia
Streets throughout coastal Virginia are flooding with growing frequency, as sea levels rise and rainfall across the Eastern Seaboard increases every year. In response, researchers, residents, and government officials are searching for solutions as to how coastal Virginia can respond to a changing climate. Keep reading…
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Bus service for one city in Virginia was completely shuttered for a day. Here’s what happened.
Petersburg Area Transit (PAT), which services the Tri-Cities, a conurbation just south of Richmond, appears to be the first in the nation to cease operations completely — at least for a day. Keep reading…
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Removing one Confederate monument in Richmond is not just about racism—but safety
Public calls for Confederate statues to be removed from Richmond’s streetscape are not a new occurrence in Virginia’s capital; however, the focus of Northside residents’ most recent campaign to move one monument is not racism—but safety. Keep reading…
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The coronavirus takes a toll on Virginia’s transit
Facing the worst pandemic in at least a century, transit agencies throughout Virginia and the nation are struggling to balance the needs of their riders, the safety of their operators, and the implications of the coronavirus for their finances. Keep reading…
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Virginia shows some TLC for TOD: Transit-Oriented Development
In Virginia, the Green New Deal movement has cut its legislative teeth this session trying to enact a fossil fuel moratorium, repeal Right to Work, and establish a state Council on Environmental Justice. Activists’ first bill to pass out of one of the General Assembly’s two chambers, however, focused on zoning. Keep reading…
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Barriers to housing abound in Virginia. Can these bills help break them down?
Since Governor Ralph Northam’s historic 3.7 billion dollar rail deal, eyes from across the country have been focused on Virginia’s attempt to transform statewide transportation policy. A flurry of exciting proposals from the General Assembly has reinforced the notion of a mobility revolution in the Commonwealth. The enthusiasm for change seems to have carried over to the state’s housing policy as well. Here are the top housing bills we’ll be watching. Keep reading…
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Why bunching plagues Richmond’s Pulse buses, and how we can fix it
Waiting 40 minutes for the next bus is an all too common experience for many of Richmond’s Southside residents isolated by hourly service, but the frequent runs of the Greater Richmond Transit Company’s Pulse bus rapid transit line were supposed to ensure riders along Broad Street never have to wait more than 10 to 15 minutes. Unfortunately, over the past few weeks the Pulse has faced a bout of bus bunching, especially during the evening rush hour. Keep reading…
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Virginia’s big buy-in on rail could transform regional mobility
“We cannot pave our way out of congestion.” With that declaration, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced a historic 3.7 billion dollar rail deal with CSX on Thursday that will allow the Commonwealth to drastically expand Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) service over the next decade. Keep reading…