Richmond launches April warning campaign targeting illegal parking in bike lanes

RICHMOND, VA – A month-long effort to address vehicles blocking bike lanes is underway across Richmond, with officials focusing on education before enforcement as part of a broader push to improve roadway safety. Beginning Tuesday, city crews started placing warning notices on vehicles parked illegally in designated bike lanes, signaling a temporary grace period before fines take effect.

The initiative, led by Mayor Danny Avula and supported by the Richmond Police Department and the city’s parking enforcement vendor, will run through April 30. During that time, drivers who violate bike lane parking rules will receive warnings instead of citation...