• Our Mission

    To be a regional leader in driving collaboration and strategy within our communities on issues that are critical to the economic growth, quality of life and sustainability of this region.

  • Planning

    The Regional Commission helps local governments address regionally significant issues with planning designed to enhance our region’s infrastructure, promote our region’s economic growth, and improve and sustain our region’s quality of life. 

  • Transportation

    The Regional Commission provides long-range transportation planning for the Roanoke Valley and rural localities within our region. Regionally coordinated approaches to planning and developing our region’s transportation infrastructure is central to the mobility of our citizens and supporting businesses that rely on logistics and supply chain management.

Serving its member governments for 50 years

Help RVARC plan for travel in the region by taking the Regional Travel Survey

May 19, 2023

The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC) wants to learn how you get around the region. Your feedback will help identify gaps and opportunities for travel in the region and inform how RVARC plan for travel needs and priorities. By sharing your thoughts and opinions, you will make your voice heard and help improve transportation options for you and others in the area.

Take the 10-minute survey by June 30 for a chance to win a $100 dollars gift card.  The survey is available in English and Spanish.

RVARC hired PRR, Inc. to conduct this survey. Please contact them with any questions about the survey at  research@prrbiz.com. You can also reach the RVARC team by contacting  rvarc@rvarc.org.

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Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment 2023 Annual Update of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)

May 16, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the public is extended an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed 2023 Annual Update of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The public comment period will be in effect for no fewer than 30 days from the publication of this notice. An official public hearing on the Annual Report CEDS will be held at the June 22, 2023 meeting of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission at 3:00 pm. If you would like to view, request, or seek further information on the draft document, contact Eddie Wells at the Regional Commission, Ph: (540) 343-4417, Fax: (540) 343-4416, or email: ewells@rvarc.org. Hearing impaired persons may dial 711 for access. View the draft CEDS document and other project information at http://rvarc.org/CEDS.

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Check your mail for the Regional Travel Survey invitation!

Apr 10, 2023

 

Keep an eye on your mailboxes! The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC) is inviting households across the region to complete a survey.

RVARC has hired PRR, Inc. to conduct this survey through random selection. That means that households across the RVARC service area will receive an invitation in the mail to complete the survey. 

This survey will help us better understand your needs and priorities for travel in the region. RVARC will use information gathered through the survey to improve travel and transportation options for the region.  We randomly selected households in the RVARC region. Survey participants (18+ years) will have a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Feel free to contact them with any questions about the survey at  research@prrbiz.com. You can also reach the RVARC team by contacting  rvarc@rvarc.org.  

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