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Connecting Our Regions Commuters

Welcome to RIDE Solutions, your trusted partner in sustainable transportation. We proudly serve the picturesque New River and Roanoke Valleys, as well as, the thriving southwestern region of Virginia. Our mission is to reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles by offering a range of innovative commuting services tailored to your needs.

From convenient ridesharing options and bike-friendly initiatives to efficient public transit systems and pedestrian-friendly pathways, we provide solutions that make your commute easier and greener. We even offer emergency ride-home assistance to ensure you’re never stranded.

RIDE Solutions is dedicated to increasing community engagement, providing education on sustainable transportation, and promoting impactful projects across the region. We actively seek funding opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and highlight the numerous benefits of diverse transportation options.

Our goal is simple: to make it easier for you to get where you need to go while fostering a healthier, more connected, and environmentally friendly community.

Mission

RIDE Solutions’ mission is to help region residents and workers find transportation options for commute and non-commute trips, by promoting existing local resources, empowering mode-shift curiosity, and assisting local government with projects that enhance the region’s transportation network, infrastructure, and facilities.

Benefits

Experience the benefits of a smarter commute

Air Quality

Driving accounts for the largest share of carbon emissions in the U.S., and, this is true for the Southwest Virginia region as well. By increasing the number of people who carpool, vanpool, take transit, and bike while decreasing the number of solo drivers, we can reduce total emissions, enhance air quality, and improve public health.

The Roanoke Valley and its surrounding areas rank among the highest in air quality in the nation. While this is encouraging, we must work together to keep it that way by embracing sustainable transportation options

Traffic Congestion

Research from the national transportation research nonprofit TRIP found that traffic congestion costs the average Roanoke region driver $629 annually – the result of losing 25 hours stuck in traffic and wasting 11 gallons of fuel. Reducing the number of single-occupancy vehicles can significantly alleviate congestion in major regional corridors.

Decreasing traffic congestion ensures quicker travel for everyone, leading to less wear and tear on our roads and reducing the time we spend behind the wheel. This, in turn, gives us more time for activities that truly bring us joy.

Health

Incorporating walking or biking into daily commutes to work, school, or local transit significantly enhances mental and physical health, offering an energizing start to the day. A lack of physical activity contributes to rising health issues like obesity and heart disease, but simple, enjoyable activities like walking and biking can counter this trend, especially for journeys under 3 miles, as highlighted by the World Health Organization. By adopting a healthier commute with RIDE Solutions, individuals can improve their well-being and productivity, benefiting both themselves and their employers.

Social Interaction

Exploring your local area through walking, biking, carpooling, or using public transit can enrich your connection with both your community and its members. Opting for safe biking routes exposes you to hidden gems like quiet streets, scenic bike paths, and lush greenways that might have gone unnoticed. The fast pace of driving often overshadows the smaller, yet significant, details of our surroundings. By choosing to slow down, you open up the possibility of rediscovering and forming a deeper bond with the place you call home.

Service Area

RIDE Solutions assists everyone commuting into or out of our service area. Our service area includes:

The counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke, Franklin, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Henry, Montgomery, Giles, Floyd, and Pulaski.
The cities of Roanoke, Salem, Martinsville, Danville, and Covington.
The towns of Vinton, Rocky Mount, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Clifton Forge.