BikeWalk Virginia

BikeWalk Virginia is a statewide non-profit organization that promotes biking and walking for health, environmental, and economic benefits. We work through education, partnerships and advocacy. Our programs are supported by donations, memberships, sponsorships, event registrations, and grant funding.

What's new:

Biking and Walking in Virginia Legislation

Several bills are being considered in the Virginia legislative session that affect biking and walking. Now is the time to ask your representatives to support legislation. Read more

1/22/10

Virginia Active Transportation Index Report

Today 40 participants listened to BikeWalk Virginia's Virginia Active Transportation Report through special web technology technology. Today's presentation was made possible through a grant from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Download the Power Point here. Read the full report here.

1/11/10

How Walkable is your neighborhood?

Visit www.walkscore.com to see how a community and even your specific address score. This is a great way to pick you next home too and many realtors are linking real estate listings to the neighborhood score sheet.

1/04/09

Virginia Cycling and Pedestrian Awareness Week Dates Set for 2010

Virginia's first-ever Cycling and Pedestrian Awareness week was a resounding success in 2009. Walks, bike rides, media events, and employer activities were held across the state to raise awareness of safe practices for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Help us have an even better year in 2010. Join in, have an event, communicate the messages in your community or spread the word through some creative means. We need your help. Awareness week is September 12-19, 2010. Call or e-mail to get involved.

12/29/09

Bike Virginia Registration Open Now!

We are proud to bring you the 2010 Bike Virginia tour for the 23 year straight. Check out all the details and registration information at www.bikevirginia.org

Bike Virginia, the 5 day tour, is a program of BikeWalk Virginia and provides a portion of our funding for our educational and advocacy programming. Join us this year!

11/30/2009

Study on Biking and Walking Resources in Virginia

Do you like to bike and walk in Virginia? The state has a lot of good planning and resource development in place. Learn about the biking and walking resources across in your area, see how you compare to other communities.

Part II of the study demonstrates why communities should take bike and pedestrian planning seriously. Learn how communities reduced injuries and fatalities.

Part I  Biking and Walking Resources in Virginia

Part II Relationship between Bike/Ped Resources and Injuries and Fatalities

09/30/2009

Kevin M. Flock Memorial Education Fund:

Share the Road Education

Lives are tragically cut short on Virginia roadways every day. We can do better. Help make Virginia roadways safer for all users.

Through a donation to the Kevin M. Flock Memorial Education Fund you can support our Share the Road education campaign. Visit our www.sharingtheroadinvirginia.org website to check out our work.

Kevin was killed while riding near Crewe Virginia in May, 2009. His family started the memorial fund to help make the roadways safer. Donations are tax deductible and are accepted online HERE or by mail.

BikeWalk Virginia Webinar Series

BikeWalk Virginia now offers web based educational programming. Sign up for our newsletter or visit our education page

Stimulus Funds Help Virginia Trail Projects

The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) requires states to use a minimum of three percent (3%) of their total transportation funds on Transportation Enhancements. Virginia is expected to receive... $695 million for transportation projects, and ~$20 million will be directed to trail projects under the Enhancements program.  The Enhancement money is currently targeted as follows:

  *  Virginia Capital Trail $8.184 Million
  *  Dismal Swamp Canal Trail $1.3 Million
  *  High Bridge Trail $2.0 Million
  *  Roanoke River Greenway $2.0 Million
  *  Tobacco Heritage Trail $6.0 Million
  *  Valley Pike Trail $0.85 Million
  *  USMC Heritage Trail $0.5 Million

For more details on Virginia's portion of funds from ARRA, click here.

5/6/09

Become a Confident Bicyclist!

Take steps to become a confident cyclist! Learn the Code of Virginia, 46.2-800 and watch the video produced by the League of American Bicyclists and the National Highway [Click here to watch the video.]

5//6/2009

Biking and Walking: Keeping the whole family fit!

Download a brochure from the Active Living Resource Center and BikeWalk Virginia to learn how bicycling and walking can help your children grow up healthy and strong. While you're at it, take the "Raising Healthy Kids" pledge!

     In English - Reasons to Exercise & Tips to Keep Fit

     In Spanish - Reasons to Exercise & Tips to Keep Fit

2/19/2008