Description

The stretch of East Broad Street on Chimborazo Park (between 36th and 32nd street) is a dangerous location for pedestrians trying to get to the park. This is the only park in the area that does not give pedestrians clearly marked crosswalks. This area is in dire need of crosswalks, speed bumps and/or Stop Signs.

The main issues are as follows:

1) Excessive speeding
2) Failure to stop at stop signs (main offense is at 32nd and e. broad)
3) Vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians at unmarked crosswalks (definition per Richmondgov.com: is where sidewalks lead to the intersection, or if there are no sidewalks an unmarked crosswalk still exists at the intersection if the speed limit is not greater than 35 MPH)

Virginia pedestrian laws:
Pedestrians are to cross, whenever possible, at intersections and crosswalks.

Unmarked crosswalks carry the same yielding requirements for motorists as do marked crosswalks.

Unmarked crosswalks exist at almost any intersection within the City. It is where sidewalks lead to the intersection, or if there are no sidewalks an unmarked crosswalk still exists at the intersection if the speed limit is not greater than 35 MPH.

Drivers must always yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street when turning (right or left).

Drivers must yield to pedestrians when entering or departing the street at alleys, driveways and commercial entrances.
Bicyclist safety tips

Reference: http://www.richmondgov.com/CommissionPedestrianBicycleAndTrails/LawsAndSafety.aspx