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This week, we spend a little time inspecting traffic issues around town.

Longtime Richmond Times-Dispatch photographer Bob Brown often travels past the intersection at Osborne Turnpike and New Market Road (state Route 5) and has been concerned about safety at the crosswalk where the Virginia Capital Trail passes through.

He contends that there may not be enough warning about the pedestrian and cyclist crosswalk at the intersection. Eastbound drivers who veer right to continue onto Osborne at the fork are likely to be traveling at speeds close to the posted 45-mph limit.

Because of that veer, motorists are much more likely to remain at speed than if it were a 90-degree right turn, which would cause them to slow down.

We visited the location to get a better look. There is a yield sign just feet before the crosswalk to warn drivers. There is also a yellow road sign that warns “Trail X-ing, 325 feet” west of the crosswalk. Finally, large white striping on the pavement warns “X-ing” just before the crossing.

To get the official word, we contacted Jessica Cowardin, a spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Transportation, which constructed and maintains the Virginia Capital Trail that connects Richmond to Jamestown.