Byrd Market, VCU, and high school graduation traffic snarled along Idlewood and Cherry this past Tuesday. See previous posts here.
Traffic Backups on Idlewood
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Category Archives: government
City To Resurface Idlewood
From press release:
WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works
WHAT: Street resurfacing project
WHEN: Tuesday, May 26 through Wednesday, June 24
WHERE:
Grove Avenue between Three Chopt Road and the Downtown Expressway
Leigh Street between DMV Drive and Belvidere Street
Leigh Street between Jefferson Avenue and Chimborazo Boulevard
Idlewood Avenue between Boulevard and Robinson Street
Idlewood Avenue between Harrison Street and Belvidere Street
Thompson Street between Cary Street and Monument Avenue
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this project is to improve and maintain the City of Richmond’s transportation system. Crews will construct wheelchair ramps and mill and pave various areas throughout the City. Proper street maintenance not only provides safe roadways for citizens, but it also helps to avoid greater reconstruction costs in the future. Traffic will be maintained while these projects are in progress.
From refuse collection to pothole reports, Customer Care Center representatives are available at 3-1-1 to assist citizens with all of their Public Works needs. For more information on the City of Richmond, visit www.RichmondGov.com
Persinger Vs. McClellan: So It Begins…
I have known about this possibility for a while, but I did not want to steal any thunder by announcing it too early- Oregon Hill resident Silver Persinger is running against Jennifer McClellan for her State Delegate seat. Other RVA news sites are also carrying this story.
This is not a first for Persinger, who also covers City Council as an amateur journalist.
Cox’s Op Ed On Stadium Proposal in Style
Oregon Hill resident Caroline Cox has written a back page opinion piece for Style magazine, entitled “Missing the Bag“. Its about the opportunity costs of taxpayer money.
“Most of the ongoing debate about the proposed $318 million ballpark-anchored development in Shockoe Bottom has centered on the best place to put a new baseball stadium. But it’s not about the ballpark. It’s about opportunity cost. It’s about resource management, public goods and democracy.”
New Sector Lt.
Effective this past Saturday, May 16th, I was reassigned within 4th Precinct to the Executive Officer’s position. Lieutenant Yvonne Baltz will be taking over Sector 413.
I wanted to take a minute to thank each one of you for your assistance and continued support over the past couple of years. I have very much enjoyed working with all of you to fight crime in Sector 413! Lt. Baltz has over 25 years of experience and has worked in 4th Precinct before so she is well aware of the issues we face. She will do a great job! She can be contacted at Yvonne.Baltz@richmond.gov or at 646-4105.
Thanks again for all that you do!
Lisa Drew
Jewell Bemoans Budget Woes for Parks & Rec
In a recent Times Dispatch article on the City budget negotiations, 5th District Councilperson Marty Jewell expressed concern about cut funding for the City’s Parks & Recreation Department.
Councilman E. Martin Jewell said he’s frustrated that the council didn’t do more to support parks and recreation. Jones’ proposed budget calls for eliminating 29 vacant full-time positions, and Jewell said most are assigned to recreation programs.
“At a time when we’re approaching summer, we’re cutting . . . positions. Give me a break,” he said.
Bi-Annual Inspection – Robert E. Lee Bridge
For Immediate Release:
May 8, 2009
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607
Jemila Woodson – (804) 646-5665
Bi-Annual Inspection – Robert E. Lee Bridge
WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works
WHAT: Bi-annual inspection
WHEN: Monday, May 11 until late May
WHERE: Robert E. Lee Bridge, northbound lanes
BACKGROUND: Motorists may experience additional delays, as the inspection will require occasional lane closures. Once the northbound lane inspection is complete, crews will perform an inspection on the southbound lanes. The public will be notified when this transition takes place.
From refuse collection to pothole reports, Customer Care Center representatives are available at 3-1-1 to assist citizens with all of their Public Works needs. For more information on the City of Richmond, visit www.RichmondGov.com
Police Sector 413 Newsletter
PDF of new one is located here.
WBCH Seeks City Funding
A neighbor was at City Hall last night during a budget hearing at City Council saw Executive Director Robert Bolling of the William Byrd Community House petitioning the City Council for funds.
Speaking of WBCH, don’t forget the Byrd Market tonight.
Late Notice: USAT Duathlon Road Closures
Copied from Hills and Heights:
Half of this falls under better late than never. Sorry dear readers but I didn’t catch that there was a USAT Duathlon going on this weekend and will shut down some roads.
Road Closures for Sunday, April 26th
2nd Street from Byrd Street to Lee Bridge closed – Until 1:00 p.m.
Byrd Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Streets closed – Until 1:00 p.m.
The curb lane of the Lee Bridge closed in both directions — 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Riverside Drive closed from Lee Bridge access ramps to 42nd Street — 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
42nd Street from Riverside Drive to Springhill Avenue partially closed, police present to monitor and control — 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parking on both sides of 42nd Street prohibited — 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.