Please join us for the Shenandoah Valley’s Premier cycling, running and walking event on September 17, 2011 in beautiful Harrisonburg, Virginia, in the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley… where runners, walkers and cyclists share a common purpose!

100% of the net proceeds go toward expansion of bike/pedestrian lanes on public roads! Last year, in our inaugural year, we raised $23,950, after all expenses, which was used to expand bike/pedestrian lanes as well as give away reflective apparel to all participants to promote safety! If all of our efforts and funds save just one life, it’s worth every penny we all contribute! See www.DR100.org for more detail on our bike/ped funded projects. [continue reading…]

From an Adventure Cycling Association press release:

The first new official routes in almost 30 years herald growing momentum for U.S. Bicycle Route System

Missoula, Montana — Adventure Cycling Association and the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) today announced that AASHTO’s Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering has approved six new U.S. Bicycle Routes (USBR): USBR 1 in Maine and New Hampshire, USBR 20 in Michigan, and USBR 8, 95, 97, and 87 in Alaska — the first official U.S. Bicycle Routes to be established since 1982.

There are no Virginia routes on this list, but there could be. We’re working to identify new corridors. (Expect an announcement soon.)

Mostly we’ve been working to improve USBR 76 and USBR 1, in partnership with VDOT, AASHTO, and Adventure Cycling:

The Virginia DOT has been working over the past year to update their U.S. Bicycle Routes, submitting two applications for realignment in the fall of 2010. This spring, they updated sections of USBR 1 and USBR 76, and last week, AASHTO’s Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering also approved these realignments.

“We are taking advantage of emerging bicycle infrastructure as it becomes available, and making adjustments out of necessity in order to provide safer alternatives,” said Liz McAdory, policy and planning specialist for the DOT. “We are also working with our districts to continue to sign our existing two U.S. Bicycle Routes — 1 and 76. Our department has a long-standing working relationship with bicycle advocates, especially the Virginia Bicycling Federation. [continue reading…]

Richmond is on a roll with bike and pedestrian development. With Project STIR, the Mayor’s Commission, and the city’s bid for the 2015 World Cycling Championships all going on right now, this is a great time and place to be involved.

From the HR department:

The City of Richmond is seeking a successful candidate to administer the City’s new Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Coordinator Program with the goal of making Richmond one of the most bicycle and pedestrian-friendly cities in the country. This position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer and a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. Selected incumbent will be responsible for leading the integration of bicycling and walking into the local, regional and statewide transportation planning processes, coordinating and managing program communications, implementing policy and design criteria and developing bicycle and pedestrian studies and will collaborate with the City of Richmond Planning Department and Department of Public Works, VDOT, Ride Finders – a division of GRTC, stakeholder groups, local governments, and MPO and PDC staff.

Could Richmond be the next Portland? Could you be the next Mia Birk?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Heather Higgins hey@bikecharlottesville.org 434.760.3330

Bike Week Events Offer Free Opportunities to Learn and Encouragement to Ride

Collaboration by area cycling organizations and support from local businesses provides something for everyone

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – If you haven’t already, it’s time to get your bike out of the garage, dust off the seat, pump up the tires and of course, put those safety tips to use because May is National Bike Month and May 16-21 is Charlottesville Albemarle Bike Week. To celebrate, Bike Charlottesville, Charlottesville Community Bikes, Alternative Choices in Community Transportation, and UVa Parking & Transportation have teamed up with local sponsors to offer a bevy of free events for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Detailed information can be found on www.bikecharlottesville.org.

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