Bicycle parking is an important component of any sustainable transportation system. By providing convenient and secure places for people to park their bicycles, communities can encourage more people to use bicycles for transportation and recreation. Through the RIDE Solutions Virginia program, we provide information and resources on how to access bicycle parking across the region. APPLY FOR A BIKE RACK HERE
Program Goals
The goal of the program is to provide free or low-cost bicycle parking to areas and destinations that; need better access to non-motorized modes of transportation, are underserved, see high numbers of visitors, are popular gathering places, or provide a public service.
Distribution Goals
The goals of distributing these bike racks are to increase bike parking in the service area for FBR/RVARC and support better access to public institutions, recreational opportunities, and gathering spaces. FBR/RVARC would like to see the bike racks installed equitably throughout the areas that the organizations serve and placed where they would provide the most benefit to users and visitors.
Application/Solicitation
FBR anticipates that, with the successful distribution of the existing bike racks, future commissions may be possible. The current application/solicitation period is Fall of 2023, which will run from August through December. An application form is available as a fillable PDF: FBR-RVAR – Bike Rack Application, and an online form: Apply online
Certain public or non-profit organizations may be solicited to determine if they are interested in a bike rack.
To receive more information about this program please contact Andrea Garland, Director of the RIDE Solutions Program at Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (agarland at rvarc.org)
Download the application instructions to request a Friends of the Blue Ridge Bike Rack here: FBR-RVAR – Bike Rack Application, and fill out a form online: Apply online
