From The Plan…

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…, the Richmond Connects transportation draft plan that is-

Looks like the Idlewood roundabout proposal made the Safety Project draft map. Also notice the 2nd Street Connector marked in blue as a new street.

for the next map, use this legend-

Of course, there’s a lot more to the Richmond Connects plan (buses, trains, etc.) and there is still time to submit comments.

(I will not relate all the comments I made, except that I did suggest mass transit options for our riverfront parks as a solution to parking/traffic nightmares.)

Monument 10K Saturday – Lots of Road Closings in the Area

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From Richmond Police:

The Richmond Police Department asks motorists to be mindful of runners, street closings and parking restrictions for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K this Saturday. The events begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, with the Virginia 529 Kids Run. The first wave of the 10K steps off 8:30 a.m. near Broad and Harrison streets. The 10K’s finish line is on Franklin Street next to Monroe Park.

Logistics of the 10K will require numerous street closings and traffic pattern changes throughout the city beginning with parking restrictions starting at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 12. Restrictions and closures will continue until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.

Richmond Police reminds all 10K event participants and attendees to take advantage of parking in the decks near the start and finish lines and to not leave any items that may tempt would-be thieves in plain view in your vehicle, regardless of where you park.

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Richmond Hostel Benefit Show Saturday

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If you have enjoyed the Vicarious Travelers Series at the Main Library, this may a good way to give back and check out some new local music:


From the Facebook event page:

$5 | 7PM Doors\\ 8PM music | ALL AGES

All proceeds go towards funding the Richmond Hostel and supporting the Richmond community.

HOSTELS ARE THE PLACE TO ROCK!!!! Come be a part of the FIRST EVER Richmond International Hostel at our FIRST EVER Benefit show!!

Enjoy local music talents, share your travel and hostel experiences, and mingle with the Richmond Hostel community! Most importantly, have fun while bringing the world to Richmond!!! Show your support because we need all the love and momentum RVA has to help this Hostel grow!!!!

Special Guests providing opening music @ 7:30

DIMPLES – (Kevin Parme)
http://dimples.bandcamp.com/
WOLF//GOAT
http://wolfgoatpride.bandcamp.com/album/in-watermelon-sugar
TIME MACHINES
http://timemachines.bandcamp.com/album/carpe-tm
NEGATIVE GEMINI
https://soundcloud.com/negativegemini
DAVE WATKINS
http://davewatkins.bandcamp.com/album/the-late-set-with-dave-watkins-and-matt-klimas

GALLERY 5: Inspire Creativity!
http://gallery5arts.org/newsitedesign/

New Restaurant Dinamo

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From Fan of the Fan:

Dinamo reportedly opened its doors yesterday. The new restaurant–allegedly from partners Ed Vasaio and Brad Wein (Mama Zu’s/Edo’s Squid)–is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, according to a very busy waitress during this afternoon’s lunchtime rush.

No word yet on firm hours of operation, but there should be more information in a couple of days.

Dinamo is located at 821 W. Cary Street.

5th District Community Action Team Meeting on Friday

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Randolph resident Gregory Day has posted an agenda for the April 12th meeting of the 5th District Action Team. More information is available on their FaceBook page.

5th District Community Action Team Meeting (5CAT)
Friday April 12, 2013
7:00p.m.
Melvin A. Fox Manor
18 W. 27th St. 23225
Meeting Called to Order
Prayer
Minutes of March 8, 2013 meeting
Presentation ——————–Sandra Turner / Turning Point Mental Health Services LLC
Old Business:
RPS Football / VHSL—————Everette Fields / Deborah Butterworth
Grayland Ave./ Harrison St. Intersection:
Gate Way
Bridge Parking
Janes Walk ———————————John Spain
New Business:
Donations for Janes Walk
School Board Rally
Town Hall —- Candidates Forum
City Council Information ——————————–Honorable Parker C. Agelesto
School Board District Forum – Closing of Schools – Group Participation (45 mins.)
*At the end of this discussion/brainstorming, 5 CAT will vote on what we will support as a group.

New business topics for next meeting
Next Meeting Date / Place
Meeting Adjouned

Transportation Transportation Transportation

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It’s that time of year when folks charge into Spring and the issue of transportation is often on their minds.

On this Thursday from 4 to 6 pm, the Richmond City Council GRTC Task Force will be holding a meeting at the Department of Economic Development office at Main Street Station.

Speaking of the City’s Dept. of Economic Development, the Richmond Connects Draft Plan is now ready for public review. They are inviting folks to review the plan and attend their public workshop on April 11th at the VDOT Central Office Auditorium from 5:30-7:30 pm. There will be a presentation on the draft plan and opportunities to review and comment on the plan and ask questions of the city and consultant staff about the plan. If you can’t make the meeting they still welcome your thoughts. You can download a copy of the draft plan from their website: http://www.yesrichmondva.com/transportation-development/Richmond-Strategic-Multi-Modal-Transportation. Comments on the draft plan will be accepted at the meeting and via email through May 10th. Anyone can comment on the plan through the contact link on the website.

And then there is this message from the local Partnership for Smarter Growth–

The theme for PSG’s 2013 Forum and Events Program is Transportation Transformations for a Competitive and Sustainable Future. The first event is on April 16 with Jeffrey Tumlin of Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, the author of the new book Sustainable Transportation Planning: Tools for Creating Vibrant, Healthy and Resilient Communities. It will be held at Richmond’s Main Street Station on April 16 from 5:30 to 7:30. Registration is at 5:30 and the program will start at 6:00. Admission is free, but registration is requested. Jeffrey Tumlin is a compelling speaker on the subject of transportation, and it will be a very informative and interesting program. For more event information, go to www.psgrichmond.org.

Some suggested reading material to brush up on local transportation issues:

Times Dispatch column by Mayor Jones, “A new direction for transportation in Richmond”

Recent Style magazine article on passenger rail, “Gathering Steam”

Richmond Magazine’s “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Renegade Market: Open and Counting Down!

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Byrd House Renegade Market Tuesday 3 to 6 pm.

From Byrd House Market email:

Gorgeous Weather at BYRD HOUSE RENEGADE MARKET…Great Anticipation for a Beautiful Spring, y’all.
CSAs at Byrd House Market

ORIGIN FARMS – www.originsfarm.com
EPIC GARDENS – www.epicgardens.com
FAITH FARM – faithfarmfoods.blogspot.com
BYRD FARM/RURAL VIRGINIA MARKET – www.byrdfarm.org
TOMTEN FARM – tomtenfarmva.org

wbch.org (about WBCH)
gracearentseducation.blogspot.com (about the library)
eatgoodgrowgreat.blogspot.com (all things food, health, culture, and good growth)
_____________________

Ana Edwards, Manager
Byrd House Market & Library Programs
Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House
www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext.306