The Roanoke Valley doesn’t have much severe traffic congestion – and we want to keep it that way! Take the survey here. Modern technology has revolutionized our ability to define and objectively measure traffic congestion. Using “big data” collected from GPS-equipped vehicles and smart phone apps, we can literally see […]
In November, the City of Martinsville and Henry County reached a milestone in the continued development of the Dick & Willie Passage Trail – the completion of a new segment of this trail from a new trailhead at Spruce Street to the Smith River Sports Complex. This new segment is […]
On Thursday, December 19th, the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2014 – 2018 American Community Survey (ACS), which is the latest annual estimate published by the agency. While the decennial census, which takes place every ten years is a full count of the population of the United States, its constituent […]
RIDE Solutions was excited to host the 3rd Annual Holiday Lights Tour – Grandin Village on Wednesday, December 11th, in Roanoke, VA. This year, over 115 people join us for the ride, which is is a great way to see some of the best holiday lights Roanoke has to offer. […]
The legislative session hasn’t started yet but bills are being pre-filed and the Virginia Bicycle Federation is already watching. 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 […]
As was noted in last week’s blog, RIDE Solutions has kicked off its Drive Small campaign, which encourages folks in our region to use alternative means of travel this holiday season – such as carpooling, walking, and transit – while making local trips, especially for shopping. As was noted in […]
RIDE Solutions has kicked off its Drive Small campaign this holiday season. The Drive Small campaign is an effort to encourage holiday shoppers, commuters, and those traveling for any other purpose – such as meeting friends or family for dinner – to try alternative means of traveling, rather than driving […]
Last week, while attending the Governor’s Transportation Conference in Northern Virginia, I participated in a session about emerging forms of transportation, which have the potential to significantly improve mobility in our communities. This session was presented by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and focused on innovative transportation, particularly, […]
The City of Danville has made strides in recent years with regard to alternative transportation in the city, particularly by continually expanding its Riverwalk Trail. The City has made streetscape improvements – including enhancements to sidewalks – throughout the River District, and has worked with the Danville Metropolitan Planning Organization […]
The Danville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has begun a study on an 11-mile segment of U.S. Route 58 in the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County to identify safety and functionality deficiencies along the length of the segment, as well as to provide recommendations thereunto. The MPO has contracted with […]