Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning

Regional Bike/Ped Plans, Studies, and Committees
Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee
League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop Action Items
Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area MPO (2005)
Conceptual Greenway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Update (2007)
Rural Bikeway Plan (2006)
Pedestrian Access to Commercial Centers (2006)
Regional Bicycle Suitability Study (2003-2004)
RVAMPO Long Range Transportation Plan 2035RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Program

Local Bike/Ped Policies, Plans, and Resources
City of Roanoke Complete Streets Policy
City of Roanoke Street Design Guidelines

Bike/Ped Mapping
RVARC Maps Section
Bike, Hike, and Bus Roanoke Valley
Interactive Bicycle Map
Interactive Greenway 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
VDOT Official Bicycling in Virginia Map

VDOT Policies, Plans, and Resources
VTrans2035
VDOT Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations
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
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 Roanoke Street Cleaning Information

Other Resources
BikeWalk Virginia Study On Biking
Resources and Accidents
Part I
Part II

Valley Metro Bike n Ride

Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee inaugural Planners and Engineers Ride

Bike, Hike, and Bus - Mobility Map

NEWS AND EVENTS

Bike Roanoke.com Website Lauched
RIDE Solutions has launched BikeRoanoke.com, the region's one-stop portal to bicycle-related events and resources in the greater Roanoke region.

City of Roanoke Receives Bicycle Friendly Community Award
The League of American Bicyclists announced today that it has honored the City of Roanoke with its prestigious Bicycle Friendly Community award.  Roanoke joins Alexandria, Arlington and Charlottesville as Virginia's only Bicycle Friendly Communities. Click here for more information.

May is Bike Month
Join RIDE Solutions and the Regional Commission in celebrating Bike Month. Bike Month activities include Clean Commute Fridays, Bike Awards, a Bicycle Friendly Business workshop, and other activities. For additional information on all Bike Month Activities visit Bike Roanoke. Click here to download a Bike Month Flyer.

Bicycle Friendly Business Workshop
RIDE Solutions and the Regional Commision, the first business in Virginia to be designated as a Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists, will host a free BFB worksop on Thursday May 21 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Visit Bike Roanoke for more information or click here to download the BFB flyer.

2nd Annual Bike Award Nominations
The Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee is excited to announce that nonminations for the 2010 Bike Hero and Extraordinary Bike Professional awards. The awards, sponsored by RIDE Solutions, honor individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication to improving bicycle accommodations, education, access, and safety in the region. Bike Award nominations will be accepted until May 15, 2010. Click here to access the nomination form and additional information.

Bicycle User Survey Summary and Bikeway Plan Update Blog Now Available
More than 300 respondents completed the Bicycle User Survey, which is a component of the 2010 update of the Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area MPO. The Bikeway Plan, last updated in 2005, represents a coordinated effort by the Roanoke Valley Area MPO and local jurisdictions to facilitate development of a regional transportation network that accommodates and encourages bicycling as an alternative mode of travel and as a popular form of recreation in the MPO study area.
Bicycle User Survey Summary (PDF)
Bicycle User Survey - Open Ended Responses (Excel)

A Bikeway Plan 2010 Update blog is available on the RIDE Solutions site to provide an opportunity for discussion of the Bicycle Use Survey responses and provide input on the Bikeway Plan update process. Click here to access the Bikeway Plan 2010 Update blog.

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BIKE/PED AND ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES
BikeRoanoke.com - Bike Roanoke is your one-stop portal to all bicycle-related events and resources in the region.
RIDE Solutions
RIDE Solutions offers a range of services and information to promote alternative transportation in the region - http://www.ridesolutions.org / 540.342.9393
Interactive Bicycle Map
Guide to Bicycle Commuting in the Roanoke Valley
Bicycle Rack Donation Program
Bike to Work Routes
Guarenteed Ride Home
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. Bicycle racks are available on all Smartway buses.
Bicycle Safety and Laws
Bicycle Safety Tips (en Espanol)
NHTSA Bicycle Safety Tips For Adults
Virginia Bicycle Laws|
Weather and Air Quality
Weather information
DEQ Air Quality Index