Traffic maintains the City's traffic signals and determines placement and usage of regulatory signage, such as stop, yield, and speed limit signs), as well as street name signs. Residents and motorists can help by reporting problems with equipment or signs to the City's Customer Care Center at 3-1-1.

In addition, we work with citizens, developers, and contractors to assist in planning of new subdivisions, location of driveways, and design of road improvements, as well as working jointly with communities to develop solutions to traffic problems.

Here are some links to more specific information related to traffic engineering:

• Planned Street Closures - Review our list of current and upcoming planned street closures to enhance your drive.
• Pedestrian safety - Every other day on average, a pedestrian on Richmond's streets is hit by a motor vehicle. Learn how you can protect yourself and others from these occurrences.
• Four-way stop signs - Learn the appropriate uses for stop signs, what they can and can't do, and what other alternatives are available to address community traffic problems.
• Traffic projects * - Review a complete list of current traffic engineering projects throughout the City.
• Shockoe Transportation Plan 2020 - Learn more about efforts to develop a long-term plan for transportation in one of the City's most historic districts.

Other Traffic Information
Here are some other frequently asked questions:

I need to temporarily work in the City streets. What approval is needed?
You will need to apply for a work-in-street permit. Applications are available in Room 110 of City Hall. Bring a drawing of the improvements with the application. Fees for the permits range from $20 to $100.

How can I get a loading zone established or removed?
Call 804-646-0999 and ask. We will need the location and information about the nature of the businesses in the area. We will review the location in the field and make a recommendation that will benefit the area.

The parking meters are broken. Who do I call?
Call 3-1-1 to report such problems. Please have the street address if possible so we can find it quickly.

I need a hauling or moving permit. How do I apply for one?
The Bureau of Traffic Engineering handles the hauling permits. Call 804-646-3840 for information. An application form can be printed from here and sent with your payment of $25 to the following address: Department of Public Works, 900 East Broad Street (Room 701), Richmond, Virginia 23219. Phone: 804-646-3840 / Fax: 804-646-6629

I would like to close a street to hold a special event. What do I need to do?
The Police Department handles the street closing requests. Call 804-646-1343 for more information.

If you have questions, please call the City's Customer Care Center at 3-1-1
or send an e-mail to DPW@richmondgov.com.

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