BikeWalk Virginia

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

BWVA would love to welcome you to our membership or have you work with us as a volunteer. Contact our office for more information. (804) 261-0507

Please Remember to Drive Safely

The information below serves as an important reminder why drivers must to use caution around bikes and pedestrians. Give ample room. Allow ample time. The people you pass have families, have spouses, have lives, just like you.

For more on laws in Virginia: www.sharingtheroadinvirginia.org

Kevin M. Flock Memorial Fund

Amelia, Virginia resident Kevin Flock, age 35, was tragically killed while riding his bicycle by a passing motorist on May 31, 2009. Kevin, an avid cyclist, had his life cut short during a Sunday afternoon ride as he was traveling West on 460 near Crewe, Virginia.

According to police reports a passing minivan moved over, but not soon enough, not acurately judging how fast the vehicle would come upon the cyclist. The motorist was cooperative at the scene, admitting that he had misjudged the space and was charged with reckless driving.

Kevin was wearing bright orange clothing and was traveling near the right hand side of the right travel lane, doing his part to share the roadway in a responsible and legal manner.

Originally from New Orleans, Kevin had relocated to Richmond a year ago and worked as a database administrator for McGuireWoods LLP. He often enjoyed cycling on Virginia roadways.

The Flock family has asked that donations be made to BikeWalk Virginia in leiu of flowers to support advocacy work and education that will work toward making roadways safer for cyclists.

Please send correspondence or donations to:

BikeWalk Virginia

Attn: Flock Memorial Fund

4801 Hermitage Road, Suite 101

Richmond, Virginia 23227

Donations can also be made through our website.

BikeWalk Virginia Webinar Series

BikeWalk Virginia is pleased to announce that we have begun to host webinars.  In an effort to bring more information to more residents and decisionmakers across Virginia, we will be providing a series of these web-based seminars. 

Sign up for our newsletters to learn of upcoming topics.

More details on past and future webinars can be found here.

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! But first, learn more about today's bicycles and the rules of the road. In Virginia, a bicycle is considered a vehicle (Code of Virginia, 46.2-800)

     This video produced by the League of American Bicyclists and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is a good place to start. [Click here to watch the video.]

5//6/2009

Download Our Brochure & Take the Pledge

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