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Soares, who had a passion for politics, was the youngest person to serve in Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration as the Asian American Pacific Islander Outreach Director as well as the Deputy Director of appointments for the State. Additionally, he worked on environmental-related issues for the late Congressman Donald McEachin and was a legislative aide to Del. Suha Subramanyam, D-Loudoun.
With $8.9 million in state funding, Richmond’s Department of Public Works plans to implement safety improvements at one in ten Richmond intersections.
Local leaders should take these gut-wrenching incidents as stark wake-up calls that current street designs in our region do not prioritize the safety and well-being of anyone. Instead, much of our road network is designed for high speeds, which are far more likely to result in the deaths of drivers and pedestrians alike.