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Renderings show new bus lanes inset along Midlothian Turnpike, with road narrowed to two lanes

Renderings show new bus lanes inset along Midlothian Turnpike, with road narrowed to two lanes

Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

May 02, 2026 | 12:21PM EDT

The long-term project is currently projected to begin operation in 2032.
By Michael Phillips

Richmond expands no-parking rules for bike lanes to include buffer zones


Drivers parking near Richmond’s bike lanes will have to give cyclists a little more room under a policy change the City Council approved last week.
By Graham Moomaw
Richmond expands no-parking rules for bike lanes to include buffer zones

Richmond’s newest PSA was made with AI


The city paid $2,250 to an outside developer to make the video.
By Michael Phillips
Richmond’s newest PSA was made with AI

Richmond CAO floats possibility of reducing real estate tax rate next year


Supporters of lowering the tax burden have argued ever-growing tax bills are contributing to Richmond’s housing affordability problem.
By Graham Moomaw
Richmond CAO floats possibility of reducing real estate tax rate next year

Avula administration says deferral program would cost city millions, require 20 new Finance staffers


“We don’t feel this is really a core function of the Department of Finance.”
By Sarah Vogelsong
Avula administration says deferral program would cost city millions, require 20 new Finance staffers

City Council wraps up budget changes without putting up new money for virtual school


“The narrative that the only place that these young people can be educated is at the virtual academy is false.”
By Graham Moomaw
City Council wraps up budget changes without putting up new money for virtual school

Plans move forward to name streets in honor of Bill Martin, Jimmy Lee Bracey


Both will need to be passed by the full City Council at its next meeting to take effect.
By Michael Phillips
Plans move forward to name streets in honor of Bill Martin, Jimmy Lee Bracey
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