Plans and Studies
As a program of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, RIDE Solutions regularly provides or assistant on plans and studies that consider transportation options and environmental efforts in the region. Below, you can find studies that RIDE Solutions staff directly or indirectly contributed to, or which touch on alternative transportation planning efforts in the region, organized by the year the study was produced.
2010
Draft Long Range Transportation Demand Management Plan (1.5 MB)
Goals and objections for the growth and priorities of RIDE Solutions over the next six years.
2009
Park and Ride Study: Inventory, Use and Need (2.4 MB)
Review of existing park-and-ride lot demand and conditions in the Roanoke and New River Valleys
RIDE Solutions Performance Review (576 kB)
Review commissioned by the Department of Rail and Public Transit
Valley Metro Transit Development Plan (7.3 MB)
Valley Metro's service development plan with a 20 year time horizon
2008
Additional Information Concerning Passenger Rail Potential in RVAMPO Area (2.18 MB)
An examination of the TransDominion Express concentrating on the Roanoke to Lynchburg connection
Addressing Particulate Matter Pollution in the Roanoke Valley: Summary and Strategies (50 kB)
Reviewing particulate matter pollution in the Valley in light of the Ozone Early Action plan and other environmental efforts
William Byrd Middle School Safe Routes to School Travel Plan (3.0 MB)
Safe Routes to School planning and information for William Byrd Middle School to encourage biking and walking to school
2007
Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan (3.10 MB)
Information on improvements and connections to the valley's Greenway network
2005
Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (5.64 MB)
Establishes priorities for bikeway accommodations and improvements in the region
RIDE Solutions Park-and-Ride Study (3.9 MB)
Review of park-and-ride lot demand and conditions in the Roanoke and New River Valleys
2004
Lick Run and Mill Mountain Greenway Connection and Downtown Mobility Analysis (3.0 MB)
Initial consideration of downtown linkages/improvements to the two nearest greenway sections
Roanoke Early Action Plan (2.4 MB)
Strategies for coming into compliance with federal ozone pollution standards through voluntary efforts
