Bike/Ped Plans and Studies
Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop - Action Items
Conceptual Greenway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Update (2007)
Rural Bikeway Plan (2006)
Pedestrian Access to Commercial Centers (2006)
Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area MPO (2005)
Regional Bicycle Suitability Study (2003-2004)
Bicycle Compatability Index Worksheets
Bike/Ped Presentations
Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO
Rural Bikeway Plan
Greenway Plan Update - Public Meeting #1
Greenway Plan Update -Public Meeting #2
Regional Bicycle Suitability Study and Local Issues
APA Complete Streets Web Conference
VDOT Safe Routes to School
ACCT Safe Routes to School Training Course Presentation
Bike/Ped Mapping
Interactive Bicycle Map
Downtown Roanoke Bicycle Rack Map
Greenway Maps
Bike to Work Routes
Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO Map
Rural Bikeway Plan Maps
Interstate Route 76 - Botetourt County
Interstate Route 76 - Roanoke County
RVAMPO Level of Service Map
Roanoke Valley Bicycle Facilities Map
VDOT Official Bicycling in Virginia Map
VDOT Policies, Plans, and Resources
Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations
VDOT Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
State Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
Bicycling and Walking In virginia
Safe Routes to School Program
Virginia Bicycle Facility Resource Guide
Implementation Guidance Documents for Localities
VDOT Designated Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation List
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Accommodations Decision Process
Bike & Pedestrian Implementation Guide for Local Governments
Example Planning-Level Cost Estimates for Bicycle Acommodations
Paving Schedules
City of Roanoke - FY2008-2009 Paving and Profiling List
City of Roanoke - Three Year Projected Paving Plan
City of Roanoke - FY2008-2009 Paving Map
City of Salem -2006-2007 Paving Schedule

NEWS AND EVENTS
En Espanol - Bicycle Laws and Safety Tips
The Regional Commission has develop a Spanish language version of its printable Bicycle Laws and Safety Tips factsheet. Click here for the English version and here for the Spanish version.
May is Bike Month
Join the Regional Commission and RIDE Solutions in celebrating Bike Month (May 2009). A range of events are planned each week to encourage and celebrate bicycling in the Roanoke Valley. Additional Information and a calendar of events are available at www.bikeroanoke.org.
Bicycle Awards
As part of Bike Month, the Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee has established two awards to recognize individuals that promote bicycling in the region - the Extraordinary Bicycle Professional Award and the Bike Hero Award. Additional information and online nomination form are available at www.ridesolutions.org/bikewalk.
Regional Commission Establishes Bicycle Advisory Committee
The Regional Commission has establised a regional bicycle advisory committee (BAC) to assist in improving bicycle accommodation in the Roanoke Valley. The BAC is composed of a range of stakeholders including local government staff, regional and state agencies, bicycle clubs and advocacy groups, non-profits, and other interested parties. For additional information contact Shane Sawyer.
Interactive Bicycle Map
RIDE Solutions and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission have developed an interactive bike map showing a range of bicycle facilities, accommodations, and routes in the Roanoke Valley and New River Valley - http://www.ridesolutions.org/bikewalk/map.shtml.
BIKE/PED, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND MULTIMODAL RESOURCES
Weather and Air Quality
Weather information
DEQ Air Quality Index
Bicycle Safetyand Laws
Bicycle Safety Tips (en Espanol)
Virginia Bicycle Laws
RIDE Solutions-http://www.ridesolutions.org / 540.342.9393
RIDE Solutions offers a range of services and information to promote of alternative transportation in the region.
Interactive Bicycle Map
Guide to Bicycle Communting in the Roanoke Valley
Bicycle Rack Donation Program
Bike to Work Routes
Valley Metro-http://www.valleymetro.com / 540.982.2222
Valley Metro, the Roanoke Valley’s public transit provider, has numerous routes throughout the Roanoke Valley. Valley Metro's newest buses are equipped with easy to use bike racks. Additional information is available at http://www.valleymetro.com/bikeracks.htm.
The Smartway Commuter Bus-http://www.smartwaybus.com / 540.982.6622 / 800.388.7005
The Smart Way Commuter Bus provides commuter service between the New River and Roanoke Valleys.
Roanoke Valley Greenways
City of Roanoke Greenways
2007 Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan Update
Blue Ridge Parkway - http://www.nps.gov/blri
Virginia Interstate Bike Route 76 (BikeCentennial Route 76, TransAmerica Bike Route)
Botetourt County map
Roanoke County map
Salem Bike Route - Map and Directions
Mill Mountain Park Trails (City of Roanoke) - Map
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve (City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department)
Carvins Cove Trail System Map
Virginia's Explore Park
Explore Park - IMBA/Subaru Mountain Bike Trail System Map
Virginia's Explore Park
Waid Recreation Area (Franklin County)- Walking, Biking, and Equestrian Trail Map
http://www.franklincountyva.org/parks/park_waid.htm
Havens Wildlife Management Area
http://www.dgif.state.va.us/HUNTING/wma/havens.html.
Outdoor Adventures in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains
www.rvarc.org/bike/outdoorguide.pdf
Roanoke.com - Roanoke Times – Outdoors Section
http://www.roanoke.com/outdoors/wb/xp-index
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
Click here for links to numerous governemnt agencies, advocacy groups, and other bicycle and pedestrian resources available on the Internet. For more information about bicycle and pedestrian planning in the region, please contact Shane Sawyer at ssawyer@rvarc.org or 540.343.4417.