June Update With Third District Councilwoman Ann-Frances Lambert

by Brigette Kelly 06.2022

Virginia Fall Line Trail

Between 2019-2020, the Virginia Department of Transportation determined a preferred route to connect all seven Richmond localities. Jurisdictions along the Fall Line route have been hard at work planning and building a trail. 

The Fall Line will connect rural, suburban, and urban landscapes when complete. Not only will the route produce recreation, but it also has the potential to connect people to jobs, shopping, colleges, and transit along the corridor. The Fall Line would also become part of the East Coast Greenway alignment, which seeks to connect 15 states from Maine to Florida. 

Environmental News

The RVAgreen 2050 Initiative, which will begin with the Climate Equity Action Plan 2030, seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030. The plan also aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and help the community adapt to Richmond’s climate impacts such as severe heat storms and flooding.

The Plan will be finalized over the summer and submitted to City Council for adoption this fall.

After over two years of input from hundreds of residents, community advocates, and technical experts, the plan is ready for public review.

Department of Public Works (DPW)

The city is offering amnesty of penalties applies to overdue parking citations. Those who currently owe money for parking tickets prior to May 2 will have their penalties waived as long as the original ticket amount is paid by Sept. 12.

Office of Community Wealth Building (OCWB)

OCWB Career Stations provide a supportive environment to prepare individuals for their next job or career. The OCWB Career Stations are open to all individuals who are in need of employment services. Certain services may only be available based upon income, location, and funding availability.

Richmond Police Department (RPD) Update

Since the start of Operation Redball, the program has made 144 felony arrests and has recovered 159 illegal guns.