RIDE Solutions is about to kick off one of its most popular annual events, the Ride Smart Challenge! The goal of the Ride Smart Challenge is to eliminate 1,000 driving trips from the roads during the event’s time frame, which begins this Wednesday, April 20th and ends May 4th. The […]
If you drive, you are undoubtedly aware of changes in gas prices. In fact, AAA shows that, as of March 14th, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Virginia was $4.230, while it was $4.325 at the national level. The RIDE Solutions app is a great way to save […]
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking the public’s input on a corridor study in the City of Danville, via a MetroQuest survey. The study area comprises the Piedmont Drive corridor between Park Avenue and Boxwood Court, which is the primary roadway serving both the Danville Mall and Coleman […]
Many of us routinely drive different places, whether as part of our commute, to go to the store, or perhaps to visit a place we’ve never been before. As we drive, we see the trees whizzing past us, along with a tapestry of scenic countryside, landmarks, and more. One of […]
As part of a campaign that began last year, Danville Transit continues to promote Black History Month with a full wrap advertisement on one of its buses. Actually, the advertisement was never taken down since it was placed on the bus last year, and it will remain in place for […]
The City of Danville has been wildly successful in its efforts to revitalize its downtown and Tobacco Warehouse District under the umbrella of the River District, which includes a plethora of new apartment and condo developments resulting from the redevelopment of former tobacco warehouses, predominantly located along Craghead Street. Throughout […]
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 […]