Bicycle Friendly Business
In 2008 the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission was designated as a Bicycle Friendly Business at the Bronze level by the League of American Bicyclists becoming the first business in Virginia to receive this designation. View the Regional Commission's Bicycle Friendly Business Profile. Contact the Regional Commission for information on making your business bicycle Friendly.
Bicycle Users Survey Results
RVAMPO Bicycle User Survey - Summary
RVAMPO Bicycle User Survey - Open Ended Responses
Bicycle Safety Resources
Bicycling Streets Smart
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA Bicycle Safety Tips For Adults Video
Sharing the Road in Virginia
RVARC Bicycle Safety Tips (en Espanol)
Bike/Ped Mapping
RVARC Maps
RIDE Solutions - Interactive Bicycle Map
Roanoke Valley Greenways Interactive Map
Downtown Roanoke Bicycle Rack Map
RIDE Solutions -Bike to Work Routes
Bike, Hike, and Bus Roanoke Valley
Regional Bike/Ped Plans, Studies, and Committees
Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee
Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area MPO (2005)
Conceptual Greenway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Update (2007)
Rural Bikeway Plan (2006)
Regional Bicycle Suitability Study (2003-2004)
League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop Action Items
Local Bike/Ped Policies, Plans, and Resources
City of Roanoke Bicycle Friendly Community
City of Roanoke Complete Streets Policy
City of Roanoke Street Design Guidelines
City of Roanoke Paving Schedule
Roanoke County Design Handbook
VDOT Bike/Ped Resources
Biking and Walking in Virginia
VDOT State Bicycle Policy Plan
Blue Ridge Parkway Plans and Resources
Blue Ridge Parkway General Management Plan
Blue Ridge Parkway/Roanoke Valley Trail Plan
Virginia Outdoors Plan
Bicycle Accommodations Design Guidance Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide
ASSHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
Miscellaneous Links and Resources
Air Quality Index (Virginia DEQ)
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
BikeWalk Virginia
League of American Bicyclists
Weather Underground
The National Center for Bicycling and Walking
Virginia Bicycling Federation
Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report
News and Updates...
May is National Bike Month
May is Bike Month in the Roanoke and New River Valleys, and local organizations have teamed up to host a series of events celebrating bicycles, bicycle culture, and bicycle people. Events include the Mayor's Bike Ride, Regional Bike Award presentations, Roanoke Open Streets, and other events. Click here for a for a calendar of Bike Month 2012 events.
"Bridge the Gap" - Roanoke River Greenway Fundraising Campaign
The official launch of the Bridge the Gap capital fundraising campaign is scheduled for Tuesday May 15, 2012 at 11:45 am (immediately following the ribbon cutting for the Roanoke River Greenway section between Memorial Avenue and Bridge St.). The goal of the Bridge the Gap campaign is to raise the $7 million needed to complete the remaining 4 mile section of the Roanoke River Greenway between the City of Roanoke (Bridge St) and the City of Salem (Rotary Park/419). Click here for additional information.
Regional Commission to Host 2012 APBP Webinars
The Regional Commission will host monthly webinars from the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Professional Development Webinar Series. Webinars schedule and descriptions are provide at bottom of page.
News Archives (see bottom of page)
Roanoke Area Cycling Resources
BikeRoanoke.com One-stop portal for bicycle-related events and resources in the greater Roanoke region.
RIDE Solutions - Offers a range of services and information to promote alternative transportation in the region (540.342.9393)
Roanoke Valley Alleghany-Regional Commission - Maps - Links to printable and Interactive maps of area bicycle routes, loops, trails, and greenways.
RoanokeOutside.com (Biking) - One-stop portal for cycling information in the greater Roanoke region.
Roanoke Valley Greenways - Official site of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission.
VDOT Bicycling and Walking Program - Links to plans, maps, laws and safety tips, and other VDOT resources and guidance.
Valley Metro "Bike n Ride"- Valley Metro and Smartway Commuter buses are now equipped with easy to use bike racks. 540.982.2222
Roanoke Area Bicycle Sales and Repair Shops
Cardinal Bicycle - 2901 Orange Ave, Roanoke - 540.344.2453
Cyclo-Ward Bicycle Repairs - 513 Jefferson St, Roanoke- 540.344.1499
East Coasters - 3544 Electric Rd, Roanoke - 540.951.2369
Edwards Cycle Service - 52 Edwards Cycle Rd, Fincastle - 540.982.1500
Just the Right Gear - 2655 Catawba Valley Road, Roanoke 24153, 540.384.7800
Starlight Bicycle Shop - 310 2nd St SW, Roanoke 24011- 540.597.6750
UnderDog Bikes - 902 13th St SW, Roanoke 24016
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
Professional Development Webinarseries 2012
The Regional Commission will host the following APBP webinars in 2012. All webinars will be held at the Regional Commission (upstairs conference room) from 3:00 -4:00 pm. Webinars are open to all interested parties and individuals and are offered free of charge. Space is limited to approximately 25 participants. Most presentations offer credit for professional certification. Click here for more information on the APBP Professional Development Webinar Series and a description of each webinar.
February 15 - Land Use Planning: Routine Inclusion of Bicycling and Walking in New Developments
March 21 - Best Practices for Maintenance Programs
April 18 -
NTPP Update: A Bold Experiment in Four Communities
May 16 - In-Street Bicycle Parking: What, When, Where, How Much?
August 15 -
Transforming Streets into Inviting Public Spaces
October 17 -
FHWA Experimentation for Advancing Best Practices
November 14 -
Maps that Guide, Encourage and Inform
December 19 -
Wayfinding Options for Cyclists
News Archives...
Carvins Cove Land Use Passes Now Available for Purchase at Bennett Springs and Timberview Parking Areas
Cyclists, hikers, and equestrians can now purchase required Carvins Cove land use passes at the Bennet Springs and Timberview parking lots. The Western Virginia Water Authority and City of Roanoke Park and Recreation have installed payment drop boxes at these parking areas allowing visitors to purchase a daily pass ($2 per day) or yearly pass ($20 per year - checks only). Passes will continue to be sold at the Carvins Cove Boat Landing Security Office on Reservoir Road.
Roanoke Bike Summit
The Roanoke Bike Summit, held on Monday February 27-Tuesday February 28, 2012 at the Roanoke Higher Education Center provided information on League of American Bicyclists "Bicycle Friendly America" programs of guidance and professional assistance in becoming bicycle friendly. Summit Exams How Bike Friendly Roanoke Can Become
Roanoke Valley Greenways Interactive Map Receives NADO Awards
The Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission's Roanoke Valley Greenways Interactive Map received was awarded a 2011 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). The Interactive Greenway Map also received a 2011 Trailblazer Award which are awarded to projects that show significant evidence of unique innovation, as selected by peer judges, from all Innovation Award and Excellence in Regional Transportation Award winners.
State Bicycle Policy Plan Adopted
In September 2011, the Virginia Department of Transportation adopted the State Bicycle Policy Plan. The Plan was developed to ensure bicyclists are an integral component of Virginia’s multimodal transportation system, and to provide bicycle policy recommendations that will guide the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of bicycle accommodations. VDOT State Bicycle Policy Plan Recommendations Summary Table.