Most of the blogs I have written have been targeted to the general population of the West Piedmont Planning District, and have focused on carpooling and transit, though the COVID-19 pandemic has (at least temporarily) shifted focus a bit more toward socially-distant friendly modes such as telecommuting, walking, and bicycling. […]
Each year, the Virginia Bicycle Federation monitors and advocates for or against bills that might affect bicycling and walking in Virginia, bills that could make it safer and easier or more dangerous and difficult to bicycle and walk. RIDE Solutions reports on the bills that the Virginia Bicycle Federation is watching. This […]
We hear shanties are in, so we thought we’d give one a try. Don’t be a Driverman. Find bike routes, transit routes, carpool partners, and more. Download the free RIDE Solutions app or register at ridesolutions.org to get started today! Lyrics: The Driverman Oh every day on her drive to […]
At the end of December, I published a blog entitled New Year’s Resolution: “Bicycling is a Great Way to Get in Shape, Save Money, Help the Environment, and Get Rewarded for it!” In the blog, (see https://ridesolutions.org/2020/12/30/new-years-resolution-bicycling-is-a-great-way-to-get-in-shape-save-money-help-the-environment-and-get-rewarded-for-it/) I referenced numerous articles lauding the many health benefits of bicycling. In addition […]
Each year, the Virginia Bicycle Federation monitors and advocates for or against bills that might affect bicycling and walking in Virginia, bills that could make it safer and easier or more dangerous and difficult to bicycle and walk. RIDE Solutions reports on the bills that the Virginia Bicycle Federation is watching. This […]
Each year, the Virginia Bicycle Federation monitors and advocates for or against bills that might affect bicycling and walking in Virginia, bills that could make it safer and easier or more dangerous and difficult to bicycle and walk. RIDE Solutions reports on the bills that the Virginia Bicycle Federation is watching. This […]
A couple of weeks ago, I published a blog entitled New Year’s Resolution: “Bicycling is a Great Way to Get in Shape, Save Money, Help the Environment, and Get Rewarded for it!” In the blog, (see https://ridesolutions.org/2020/12/30/new-years-resolution-bicycling-is-a-great-way-to-get-in-shape-save-money-help-the-environment-and-get-rewarded-for-it/) I referenced numerous articles lauding the many health benefits of bicycling. In addition […]
Many times, I upload posts to RIDE Solutions’ Facebook page publicizing the benefits of the RIDE Solutions app as they pertain to the environment as well as our pocketbooks. I also mention that one can earn points toward rewards every time a green trip is logged, however, I have rarely […]
As we close out 2020 (many will say “good riddance”) and approach another new year, many of us will think about New Year’s resolutions. For some of us, such resolutions involve getting in shape, and living a more healthy and active lifestyle. Bicycling is a great way to get in […]
On December 10th, the U.S. Census Bureau released results of its 2015 – 2019 American Community Survey (ACS), and “Means of Transportation to Work” is one of many sets of data that were released. Americans are most familiar with the decennial census, which consists of a full population and housing […]