Capital Projects

The City’s infrastructure hinges on the work done by out Capital Project Division. That team is responsible for all new infrastructure projects, ranging from surveying and engineering design to overseeing actual physical construction. Their projects cover the spectrum from new sidewalks and curb/gutter installations to new road construction and rehabilitating bridges. The Capital projects staff also manages state and federally funded projects within the City, such as the Reedy Creek Improvement Project, the Neighborhoods in Bloom Program, which promotes renovation and restoration of Richmond’s historic neighborhoods, and major restoration projects from damage that occurs as a result of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and floods. The City of Richmond is responsible for 820 center lane street miles and 1850 moving lane miles. The City also maintains 81 miles of bridges.

Some of the responsibilities under this program are such as:

• New Road Construction - To identify and construct new roads based on need
• Road Rehabilitation/ Modification - To identify needs and construct modifications such as realignments and widening to increase accessibility and mobility
• Bridge rehabilitation/new bridges – Rehabilitate deteriorating bridge infrastructure and construct new bridges
• Streetscape Improvements – Providing landscaping, brick sidewalk, crosswalk, streetlights and other street appurtenances
• Pedestrian / Bicycle Accessibility - To identify and correct deficiencies in the transportation network, including gaps in the infrastructure
• Traffic Calming - To construct traffic calming structures as needed to increase transportation safety and promote neighborhood vitality
• Work Zone Safety -To identify, correct, and monitor improper work zones
• Annual Handicap Accessibility Program -To identify and fulfill needs for handicap accessibility within the ROW
• Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvement Program - To identify and fulfill requests for sidewalk repairs within the ROW that are beyond the capabilities of roadway maintenance
• Neighborhood- in- Bloom (NIB) Program - Infrastructure improvements such as curb & gutter, sidewalk, pavement, and streetlight to compliment federal neighborhood rehabilitation funds in the six defined NIB areas.
• Urban New Sidewalk Program – Installation of new sidewalks, prioritized based on the technical criteria.
• Urban New Curb & Gutter Program – Installation of new curb & gutter prioritized based on the technical criteria.
• Plan Review - (master plan, site plan, and design plan) To review and correct all proposed transportation plans prior to submittal and construction
• Estimating Services
• Grant Writing - To seek additional funding from the state and federal government. Annually, the Program provides the City of Richmond with transportation improvement projects funded through the following sources:
  • Urban Federal Funds
  • Urban State Funds
  • STP- Regional Surface Transportation Program
  • STP- Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
  • Hazard Elimination Program (Safety)
  • Enhancement Grants
  • Governor’s Opportunity Fund
  • Urban Maintenance
  • FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants
  • VDOT Revenue Sharing
  • VDOT Local Partnership Program
  • City’s Capital Improvement Program
  • Private Funds

Project List	Maps
CPM Division - Current Projects	CIP Active Projects Map
CPM Division - Upcoming Projects	CIP Upcoming Projects Map

If you know of any areas where capital improvements are needed, perhaps a new sidewalk or curb, just let us know. We will review your request and let you know how much it will cost to fix it. We also will give you information about how and when it may be funded.