NEWS AND EVENTS
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.

City of Roanoke Receives Bicycle Friendly Community Honorable Mention
In May 2008, the City of Roanoke received honorable mention from the Leage of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) program - http://www.bikeleague.org/media/press. In January 2008 the LAB hosted a “Bicycle Friendly Community” workshop attended by more than 70 local planners, engineers, community leaders, and bicycle enthusiasts. Click here for action items from the workshop.

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.

Downtown Roanoke Bicycle Rack Location Map
The Regional Commision has developed a map of bicycle rack locations in downtown Roanoke. The map provides the location and type of rack as well as downtown landmarks. The map is available at http://www.rvarc.org/bike/bikeracks-downtown1.pdf.

BIKE/PED, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND MULTIMODAL RESOURCES
Weather and Air Quality
Weather information
DEQ Air Quality Index

Bicycle Safetyand Laws
Bicycle Safety Tips
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.

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

Bike/Ped Plans and Studies
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
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 - Three Year Projected Paving Plan
City of Salem -2006-2007 Paving Schedule

Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission
P.O. Box 2569
Roanoke, VA 24010
Phone: 540.343.4417
Fax: 540.343.4416
Email: rvarc@rvarc.org
www.rvarc.org