As many who read my blogs likely have noticed, I typically focus on events happening in the West Piedmont region as my subject matter, with an occasional departure to a national topic, often having to do with some form of mobility. Today, I would like to share my observations and […]
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released 2019 commuting data for the United States, via its OnTheMap online product. OnTheMap is typically updated annually to reflect the most recent commutation trends to, from, and between communities in the U.S. According to the OnTheMap website, https://onthemap.ces.census.gov/, data sources used to identify commuting […]
For years, Patrick County had awaited reconstruction of a portion of U.S. Route 58 between Stuart and Meadows of Dan as a means to improve the safety and functionality of this arterial roadway. The wait is over! A ground-breaking ceremony was held in Patrick County in early October to mark […]
Anyone who is familiar with the City of Danville is aware of the successful rebirth of downtown Danville and the Tobacco Warehouse District into the River District – a cohesive blend of the two former districts that now is home to thousands of people who reside in downtown apartments and […]
With the temperatures getting cooler and the air much less humid than just a few short months ago, now is a great time to get out on your bike, whether to commute to work or ride to your local store without breaking much of a sweat, or just to venture […]
On Tuesday, October 5th, Franklin County held a public input meeting as part of its update to the Union Hall Village Plan, adopted in March, 2014. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the County’s residents and stakeholders with regard to this process and to solicit input for the […]
As most everyone who is a RIDE Solutions member and has an account with the Agile Mile app is aware, RIDE Solutions has always encouraged and recognized commute trips utilizing green modes including carpooling, vanpooling, transit, walking, biking, and telework. During the early months of COVID, we began allowing non-commute […]
When we’re out and about, we typically see other people biking and walking in their neighborhoods, towns, and cities. As a planner, one of the things that fascinates me is where people walk and bike, as this factor is often an important prerequisite for identifying where infrastructure such as bike […]
As the heat of summer wanes and gives way to the cooler temperatures of fall, it might be a great time to try biking as part of your commute or other essential trip. In addition to saving money and wear-and-tear on your vehicle, you’ll be getting a free workout! In […]
As is the case with the City of Danville and other cities all across Virginia and the U.S., the City of Martinsville has been working diligently to redevelop its traditional business district, known as Uptown Martinsville. Over the past decade, the Baldwin Block, west of Moss Street, was developed to […]