News about transportation in Henrico County, Virginia, including coverage of public transportation issues as well as local and state road and highway projects.
With holiday festivities in full swing, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is reminding residents to prioritize safety and plan for sober rides home. The governor's warning comes as part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, an initiative that sees increased law enforcement efforts to
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The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation honored a Varina resident during its annual awards ceremony Dec. 11 – a highlight of the end-of-year volunteer party held at Cul's Courthouse Grill in Charles City. Brian Birkner of Varina was recognized as the Trail Ambassador Newcomer of the Year for his involvement
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To help prevent drunk driving accidents this New Year's Eve, the law firm of Allen & Allen is offering Lyft passes for as much as $25 off rides home Dec. 31. The program, called Sober Ride Home, aims to provide a safe and responsible way for people to
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In an effort to reduce serious and fatal crashes in Virginia, the Virginia State Police will conduct "Operation DISS-rupt," a traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative along Interstate 95 Dec. 15-16. The operation will focus on the four key causes of serious crashes: distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding,
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The next wave of public works projects in Henrico County will prioritize pedestrian safety improvements and the expansion of sidewalks in areas surrounding schools and high-traffic streets. This follows a troubling rise in pedestrian deaths in Henrico County, which has seen some of the highest rates in 2024. As of
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