Activate Martinsville/Henry County

This innovative three-year initiative is designed to improve the quality of life and economic vitality in Martinsville/Henry County, Virginia. The $1.56-million initiative represents the largest investment by a foundation for this type of initiative, and it will begin to transform this southern Virginia community into a place with 'complete streets' that encourages and supports a livable, healthy, and sustainable community.

BikeWalk Virginia will partner with several local and national organizations to re-engineer the community into a place where bicycling and walking are deeply valued and integral features of a vibrant and healthy life in the region. Partners in this project include:

• the National Complete Streets Coalition
• the Safe Routes to School National Partnership
• the League of American Bicyclists
• the University of North Carolina, and
• the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The project is funded by the Harvest Foundation.

Read the Press Release

Background Information

National Experts Talk About Safer Streets

Wendi Kallins and Michael Ronkin, noted experts in the bicycle and pedestrian circles, visited Martinsville/Henry County on February 5 and 6 to discuss Safe Routes to School and steps to make our local streets safer for all users.  View their presentations:

Michael Ronkin -- Road Diets