A 54-foot Ladder, Speed Data, and the Box Tree Moth
Cheers RVA!
Today will be hot and humid, mostly sunny with a high of 99 and a low of 77. The weekend will be similar with excessive heat expected until the middle of next week. Stay hydrated.
the juice:
The Department of Motor Vehicles an, City of Richmond will hold a press conference today at the Diamond to unveil a 54-foot bright yellow ladder paired with a video of a professional climber scaling it to visually demonstrate the impact of speed in crashes.
A climber falling from the top represents the same force as a person getting struck by a vehicle traveling 40 mph.
The display is part of an effort to raise awareness about speed-related fatalities, which claimed the lives of 410 people in Virginia last year, including ten in Richmond.
As part of the city’s Vision Zero plan, 200 speed tables have been constructed in the city over the past year.
Additionally, citywide speed data has been made publicly available on the Vision Zero webpage.
the pulp:
Mayor Avula’s administration has hired a new finance director, via the Richmonder. Letitia Shelton has spent 19 years working for the city and currently serves as finance director in Virginia Beach.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has discovered a new invasive pest, the box tree moth, via WWBT. The species was found in Loudon and Clark counties and has also been found in six other states.
the vibe:
The 804 Art Drop takes place on Monday August 4th. Here’s a submission by stained glass artist redditor mewisme700.
Have a translucent day RVA!
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