We’re proud to announce the addition of 2 new members to the VBF Board of Directors — Wes Cheney of Norfolk, and Gary Searcy of Virginia Beach. Wes Cheney’s blog has been a rallying point for advocacy in Virginia Beach in the wake of Dan Hersh’s death. Gary Searcy is a traffic law attorney whose expertise will be valuable in dealing with government on cyclists’ issues, and in crafting better legislation. Both Wes and Gary bring special knowledge and ability to our organization, and we’re very happy to have them aboard. Welcome!
VA Bike Trails Fare Well With Stimulus Funds
A number of Virginia’s bike and pedestrian paths will now be completed thanks to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – the “Stimulus” package.
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) acted swiftly to approve and submit a number of these planned bikeway projects to the federal government for approval.
Without this assistance from the ARRA, a number of these projects might not have otherwise been funded.
Completing these projects will provide jobs and promote economic development in communites along the trails.
Among the bike and pedestrian projects approved by the CTB are: [continue reading…]
Share Shore Drive Day a Success, With More to Come
Last Saturday’s Share Shore Drive Day in Virginia Beach drew over 200 riders, according to VBF Board member Bill Hart. Local cyclists are really fired up about improving cycling conditions in Virginia Beach, so more events are planned.
Pictures, video, and ongoing information about bike advocacy and future events in Virginia Beach can be found at the Share Shore Drive Day blog; also at Flickr, and on Twitter.
Bruce Rosar
Bruce Rosar
There will be 2 memorial rides this weekend: Saturday July 18 in Roanoke VA, at 9 AM, from Cyclo-Ward/Sharebike in the City Market building downtown; and Sunday July 19 in Apex NC — the North Carolina Bicycle Club’s Summer Rally will be held in Bruce’s honor — see the NCBC website for more information and to register.
Long time cycling advocate Bruce Rosar was killed on July 11 in a tragic cycling accident in Apex, North Carolina. Bruce was a director of the North Carolina Active Transportation Alliance, a founding member of the NC Coalition for Bicycle Driving, the Education Officer for the NC Bicycle Club, the elected representative for Region 3 on the board of the League of American Bicyclists and a member of the CAMPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Stakeholders Group.
The accident is currently under investigation
Bruce’s brother, James Rosar of Roanoke, is a VBF board member.
Our condolences go out to our colleague James, Bruce’s wife Margaret, and all of Bruce’s family and friends.
Rails With Trails a No-Brainer for Barbara Duerk
In this video taken at last week’s Governor’s Ride on the Roanoke River Greenway, Barbara Duerk explains how rails with trails are a no-brainer. It can be done in Virginia! See the accompanying story in the Roanoke Free Press, with pictures from the Governor’s ride.
Sigh our rails with trails petition, and get your organization to support our resolution.
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