Activism in Action - Planning for Richmond to be "World-Class"

The Richmond Department of Transportation is helping to rebuild our city in a way that expands access for people of all ages and abilities. How will Richmond become a world-class city? Two ways: slowly and suddenly. The Richmond Department of Transportation is helping to rebuild our city in a way that expands access for people of all ages and abilities. Everyone should be able to get around safely whether they’re walking, rolling, riding a bike, taking the bus, or driving a car. Come learn about how international best practices are being applied in Richmond, and how you can help change culture. BIO Andy Boenau is the Director of Transportation for the City of Richmond, VA. He brings a unique stack of abilities to the industry: storyteller, bicycle/pedestrian advocate, and transportation engineer. Andy has won awards for photography, filmmaking, writing, and podcasting even though he's unqualified for any of that. Outside of work, he publishes UrbanismSpeakeasy.com.