'We Will Change the Streets': Richmond Mayor Announces Immediate Actions to Prevent Traffic Deaths

Richmond accelerates traffic safety initiatives after 6 pedestrians die in 3 weeks

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced a series of immediate actions to improve traffic safety after six pedestrian deaths in the last three weeks. On Thursday, Jan. 8, Avula -- alongside several city leaders and officials -- unveiled immediate actions expanded from “Vision Zero,” a traffic safety initiative to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries. The plan comes after six different pedestrians were hit and k…

'We will change the streets': Richmond mayor announces immediate actions to prevent traffic deaths

RICHMOND, Va. Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced sweeping changes Thursday to prevent traffic deaths following six pedestrian fatalities in the past three weeks, bringing the city's 2025 total to 13 deaths."We cannot accept that losing your life while walking, crossing the street, or heading to a bus stop is just part of living in a city," Avula said.The mayor's immediate response includes launching a new Department of Transportation with a de…

After ‘terrifying’ streak of pedestrian deaths, Richmond officials tout traffic safety measures

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