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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Richmond public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lombardy Street CSX bridge replacement
The city would acquire temporary construction, retaining wall and utility easements — by gift, purchase, or condemnation if needed — for the Lombardy Street CSX Bridge Replacement project.
Shockoe weekend street pedestrianization (bollards)
Big transportation upgrades are planned for Oliver Hill Way, 18th, Venable, Mosby, and Leigh Streets in Shockoe Valley. The design goes to the Urban Design Committee and Public Art Commission before returning for a decision.
Pedestrian accessibility for disabled residents
Advocates from a 'March for Safer Streets' and VCU students urged more funding for sidewalks, noting 13 pedestrian deaths last year and a 2,000-request repair backlog since 2017. Budget officials pointed to dedicated transportation funding and traffic calming projects.