Shockoe Pulse Station damaged following hit-and-run incident

Alexander Winston posted the following images on Twitter and has some commentary on the city’s Vision Zero progress. Vision Zero has the goal “eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.”

The eastbound Shockoe Pulse Station will be closed while repairs are made.

As Mayor @LevarStoney confiscates scooters for laughable “public safety” reasons, drivers in Richmond continue to leave behind a trail of death and devastation. One person rammed their 5,000-pound SUV full speed into the Pulse station on E Main St this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/3vNrQCwebc

— Alexander Winston (@notAlexWinston) September 5, 2018

The crash destroyed part of the brick wall and scattered bricks all over the station and the roadway. pic.twitter.com/RfQArI7SAg

— Alexander Winston (@notAlexWinston) September 5, 2018

The driver continued down the street a short distance before ditching their mangled vehicle on the sidewalk and fleeing on foot. pic.twitter.com/GqkWBgvxY5

— Alexander Winston (@notAlexWinston) September 5, 2018

If our elected officials are serious about achieving Vision Zero and cracking down on public nuisances on city streets, they need to start being honest about what the problem is. It’s not the scooters. It’s the cars. pic.twitter.com/XyACsbzu5o

— Alexander Winston (@notAlexWinston) September 5, 2018

Attention customers! Shockoe Bottom EAST station is temporarily closed while repair work occurs in the vicinity. Passengers may still exit where Supervisors are assisting customers on the curbside. We will resume full platform service here as soon as possible. 804-358-4782

— GRTC Pulse (@GrtcPulse) September 5, 2018