Heads Up, Rams! Pedestrian, Traffic and Transportation Safety

VCU, VCU Health and the city of Richmond are committed to making our campuses as safe as possible for all travelers – regardless of how they go about their paths. Infrastructure improvements continue on both the Monroe Park and MCV campuses, following the 2023 VCU Pedestrian Safety Study. Please read more about the progress of this work here.

A person wearing a backpack walks across a crosswalk on W. Franklin Street near one of VCU’s “front doors,” which are visual reminders to drivers they are passing through a university campus.

Safety is every traveler's responsibility

Everyone who walks, drives, bikes or scoots around VCU should remember to keep their Heads Up as they travel. VCU’s setting in thriving downtown Richmond creates unique challenges to those who utilize public roadways. Distractions – whether while driving or walking – only amplify the possibility of a roadway interaction turning dangerous. Please take the time and care to look out for your neighbors as you travel near both VCU and VCU Health.

In this section, you find safety information, programs and connections for the following topics:

Pedestrian safety: Best practices, RAMSWay and Heads Up, Rams! educational materials.
Traffic enforcement: VCU Police’s comprehensive traffic enforcement plan, laws to know and vehicle theft prevention
Bikes, scooters and motorcycles: Bike/scooter registration, best practices and contacts for VCUPD crime prevention team
RamSafe & Transportation safety: Easy and free options to travel around VCU and RVA
Parking Tickets and Reclaiming Towed Vehicles

To make non-emergency speeding or traffic safety complaints to VCU Police, submit a request for enforcement by email.