Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization
2012 Update
Approved March 22, 2012
www.rvarc.org/bike
Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area MPO – 2012 Update
ACKWOWLEDGEMENTS
This report was prepared by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC), which is the
lead staff agency for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in cooperation
with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),
Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT), and
the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The contents of this report reflect the views of the
staff of the Roanoke Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The MPO staff is responsible for
the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official
views or policies of the FHWA, FTA, VDRPT, VDOT, or RVARC. This report does not constitute a standard,
specification, or regulation. FHWA, FTA, VDRPT, or VDOT acceptance of this report as evidence of
fulfillment of the objectives of this planning study does not constitute endorsement/approval of the
need for any recommended improvements nor does it constitute approval of their location and design
or a commitment to fund any such improvements. Additional project level environmental impact
assessments and/or studies of alternatives may be necessary.
The Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) would also like to thank the
Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee (RBAC) for its guidance and assistance in preparation of this
document.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION SECTION TITLE PAGE
SECTION 1 BIKEWAY PLAN INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………
Overview of the Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO………………………………………………..
Bikeway Plan Study Area…………………………………………………………………………………..
Bikeway Plan – 2012 Update……………………………………………………………………………..
Roles and Responsibilities…………………………………………………………………………………
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SECTION 2 BICYCLE ACCOMMODATIONS – GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES…………………………………
Federal Guidance and Resources……………………………………………………………………..
State and State and VDOT Guidance…………………………………………………………………
Regional Guidance and Resource………………………………………………………………..……
Local Guidance and Resources…………………………………………………………………………
Professional and Other Guidance..……………………………………………………………………
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SECTION 3 OVERVIEW OF EXISTING BICYCLE ACCOMMODATIONS………………………………………….
Engineering……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Education, Encouragement, and Enforcement………………………………………………….
Evaluation and Planning……………………………………………………………………………………
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SECTION 4 CORRIDORS FOR CONSIDERATION OF BICYCLE ACCOMMODATION…………………………
RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Program 2012-2015……………………….……
City of Roanoke Complete Streets Policy…………………………………………………………..
Annual Paving Schedules…………………………………………………………………………………..
VDOT Policies and Plans…………………………………………………………………………………….
Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision Lists Corridors………………………………………….
Botetourt County………………………………………………………………………………………
City of Roanoke…………………………………………………………………………………………
Roanoke County………………………………………………………………………………………..
City of Salem…………………………………………………………….……………………………….
Town of Vinton………………………………………………………………………………………….
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SECTION 5 BICYCLE USER SURVEY SUMMARY…………………………………………..………………………………
Bicycle User Survey Overview……………………………………………………………………………
Bicycle User Survey Highlights…………………………………………………………………………..
Bicycle User Survey Responses………………………………………………………………………….
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX APPENDIX TITLE PAGE
Appendix A VDOT Roadway Functional Classification Definitions and Maps…………………………. 158
Appendix B VDOT Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations…………..…… 168
Appendix C VDOT State Bicycle Policy Plan Recommendations Summary Table…………….……… 176
Appendix D Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee Representatives………………………….…………… 180
Appendix E City of Roanoke Complete Streets Policy……………………………………………….…………… 182
Appendix F Roanoke County Code of Ordinances…………………………………………………………….…… 185
Appendix G League of American Bicyclist 2008 Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop Action
Items…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Appendix H Virginia Logos Supplemental Guides Signs Program VDOT Traffic Engineering
Division Memorandum TE-150……………………………………………………………….…………..
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Appendix I Bicycle User Survey Open-Ended Responses and Comments……………………………… 208
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE FIGURE TITLE PAGE
Figure 1.1 Bikeway Plan Study Area……………………………………………………………………………………. 5
Figure 1.2 RVAMPO Study Area Population Density……………………………………………………………. 6
Figure 1.3 VDOT Salem District…………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Figure 3.1 Bicycle Lanes……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
Figure 3.2 Wider Travel Lane and Paved Shoulders..…………………………………………………………… 32
Figure 3.3 City of Salem Bike Route…………………………………………………………………………………….. 34
Figure 3.4 RIDE Solutions Bike to Work Route Map…………………………………………………………….. 36
Figure 3.5 Art by Bike Route……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37
Figure 3.6 Virginia Bicycle Route 76 – Botetourt County……………………………………………………… 41
Figure 3.7 Virginia Bicycle Route 76 – Roanoke County……………………………………………………….. 42
Figure 3.8 Blue Ridge Parkway Current and Proposed Bicycle Access…………………………………. 46
Figure 3.9 Share the Road Signs within RVAMPO………………………………………………………………… 50
Figure 3.10 Shared Lane Marking (Sharrow) Locations……………………………………………………….… 52
Figure 3.11 Roanoke Valley Greenways Interactive Map………………………………………………………. 56
Figure 3.12 Mill Mountain Park Trails………………………………………………………………………….………… 61
Figure 3.13 Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail…………………………………………………………………………………… 62
Figure 3.14 Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Trail System………………………………………………………… 66
Figure 3.15 Carvins Cove Access /Parking……………………………………………………………………………… 68
Figure 3.16 Explore Park Trails……………………………………………………………………………………………… 70
Figure 3.17 Bicycle Rack Locations………………………………………………………………………………………… 72
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Figure 3.18 Downtown Roanoke Bicycle Racks Locations……………………………………………………… 77
Figure 3.19 Valley Metro Bus Routes ……………………………………………………………………………………. 81
Figure 3.20 Bike Roanoke Interactive Bicycle Map ……………………………………………………………….. 87
Figure 3.21 Planners and Engineers Ride Route……………………………………………………………………. 90
Figure 3.22 Mayor’s Bike Ride 2010 Route..……………………………………….…………………………….…… 92
Figure 3.23 DataNet Trail Counter Data Management Website ………….………………………………… 96
Figure 3.24 Roanoke River Greenway Use Data ……………………………….…………………………………… 97
Figure 4.1 RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Program 2012-2015 Projects…………………………….. 101
Figure 4.2 Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors…………………………………………………………. 112
Figure 4.3 RVARC Online Map…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 113
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE TABLE TITLE PAGE
Table 1.1 Population and Population Density by Locality 2010…………..……………………………… 8
Table 1.2 RVAMPO Study Area Population 2000………………………………………………………………… 8
Table 1.3 American Community Survey 2005-2009 Journey to Work Data………………………… 9
Table 3.1 Bicycle Lane Locations and Mileage…………………………………………………………………… 24
Table 3.2 Blue Ridge Parkway Existing and Proposed Bicycle Access..………………………………. 45
Table 3.3 Share the Road Sign Locations.…………………………………………………………………………… 51
Table 3.4 Shared Lane Marking (Sharrow) Locations.………………………………………………………… 53
Table 3.5 Roanoke Valley Greenways.……………………………………………………………………………….. 55
Table 3.6 On-Road Greenway Connections for Consideration in the Bikeway Plan for the
RVAMPO – 2012 Update……………………………………………………………………………………..
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Table 3.7 On-Road Greenway Routes or Connections Included in the 2006 Rural Bikeway
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Table 3.8 Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Access and Amenities….………………………………………. 65
Table 3.9 Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Trail System………………………….……………………………… 67
Table 3.10 RVAMPO Bicycle Rack Locations…….………………………………………………….………………. 73
Table 4.1 RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Program 2012-2015 (Spot
Improvements)……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Table 4.2 RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Program 2012-2015 (Corridor
Improvements) ………………………………………………………………………….……………………….
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Table 4.3 Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors – Botetourt County……………….
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LIST OF TABLES (continued)
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Table 4.4 Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors – City of Roanoke………………… 115
Table 4.5 Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors – Roanoke County……………….. 123
Table 4.6 Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors – City of Salem…………………….. 128
Table 4.7 Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors – Town of Vinton…………………. 130
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ACRONYMS
AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ACS – American Community Survey
APBP – Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
UZA – Urbanized Area
UC – Urban Cluster
BAC – Bicycle Advisory Committee
BCI – Bicycle Compatibility Index
BFB – Bicycle Friendly Business
BFC – Bicycle Friendly Community
BLOS – Bicycle Level of Service
CTB- Commonwealth Transportation Board
CTPP – Census Transportation Planning Package
FHWA – Federal Highway Administration
IMBA – International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA)
ISTEA – Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991
LAB – League of American Bicyclists
LRTP – Long Range Transportation Plan
MAP-21 – Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
MUTCD – Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
NACTO – National Association of City Transportation Officials
NADO – National Association of Development Organizations
NPS – National Park Service
RVAMPO – Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
SAFETEA-LU – Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
TIP – Transportation Improvement Program
SRTS- Safe Routes to School Program
SYIP – Six-Year Improvement Program (VDOT)
TEA-21 -Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
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ACRONYMS (continued)
TMA – Transportation Management Area
VDH – Virginia Department of Health
VDOT – Virginia Department of Transportation
VDRPT – Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
WVWA – Western Virginia Water Authority
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SECTION 1.0 BIKEWAY PLAN INTRODUCTION
The Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization – 2012
Update (herein referred to as the Bikeway Plan),
is an update of the 2005 Bikeway Plan for the
RVAMPO. The 2012 Update represents a
coordinated effort by the Roanoke Valley Area
MPO and local jurisdictions to facilitate
development of a regional transportation
network that accommodates and encourages
bicycling as an alternative mode of travel and
popular form of recreation in the RVAMPO study
area and greater region.
The purpose of the Bikeway Plan is to provide a
coordinated and strategic approach to the
development of a regional bicycling network that
provides greater connectivity between activity
centers and cultural resources such as greenways,
public areas, downtown areas, commercial
centers, employment concentrations, educational
institutions, transit facilities, scenic corridors, and
other points of interest in the MPO study area.
1.1 Overview of Bikeway Plan – 2012 Update
The Bikeway Plan 2012 Update is intended to be a
dynamic document that accurately reflects the
bicycling-related transportation needs and
challenges within the RVAMPO study area. As
such, while promoting bicycling as a viable form
of transportation and recreation, the Bikeway
Plan Update also recognizes and promotes the
numerous benefits of an interconnected, regional
alternative transportation network consisting of
on-street bicycle accommodations, greenways
and shared use trails, recreational trails, and
public transportation. Benefits of a bicyclefriendly
community include, but are not limited
to:
– Transportation
– Recreation
– Public health
– Environment
– Economic development
– Quality of Life
The Bikeway Plan seeks to facilitate the
realization of these benefits through the following
tasks and activities:
• Serve as a resource guide for bicycle
accommodations planning and general
promotion of cycling in the region;
• Bicycle User Survey to better understand and
document bicyclists and motorists
perceptions and opinions regarding cycling in
the region;
• Encourage and document application of VDOT
policies and practices as related to the
planning and provision of bicycle
accommodations in the RVAMPO Study Area
and RVARC Rural Transportation Planning
Area;
• Encourage local governments to incorporate
bicycle accommodations in local plans,
policies, ordinances, and related guidance;
• Identify and map all existing bicycle
accommodations (and related resources) to
use in evaluating general progress toward
development and implementation of bicycle
accommodations RVAMPO study area;
• Identify and map roadways corridors for
consideration of future bicycle
accommodations or alternatives;
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• Provide examples of various bicycle
accommodations in place in the region and
the various approaches utilized in the
planning, installation, maintenance, and
promotion of these accommodations; and
• Develop user-friendly cycling information and
resources (laws and safety tips, bicycle
accommodations, guidance documents, etc.)
1.2 Bikeway Plan Study Area
The Bikeway Plan covers the Roanoke Valley Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (RVAMPO)
2035 Study Area which includes the Roanoke
Census Defined Urbanized Area (UA) and the
contiguous geographic area(s) likely to become
urbanized within the twenty year forecast period
covered by the Long-Range Transportation Plan
(LRTP) (Figure 1.1). Note: an Urbanized Area is a
statistical geographic entity, designated by the
Census Bureau, consisting of a central core and
adjacent densely settled territory that together
contain at least 50,000 people, generally with an
overall population density of at least 1,000 people
per square mile.
Localities within the RVAMPO Study Area include
the cities of Roanoke and Salem, the Town of
Vinton, the portions of Botetourt and Roanoke
counties, and the western portion of Bedford
County. Figure 1.1 shows the MPO study area
boundary, Roanoke Urbanized Area, and the
jurisdictional boundaries. The RVAMPO is within
the VDOT Salem Construction District (Figure 1.2).
While the primary geographic focus of the
Bikeway Plan is the MPO study area, the Plan also
seeks to facilitate connections to population
centers (e.g., Census-defined places, urban
clusters), employment centers, recreational
destinations and resources, and other activity
centers adjacent or in close proximity to the
Roanoke Valley Area MPO study area boundary.
Regional transportation planning in areas outside
of the RVAMPO study area are conducted as part
of Rural Transportation Program and includes
Alleghany, Craig, and Franklin counties, and
portions of Botetourt and Roanoke counties (i.e.,
areas outside of the RVAMPO study area). The
Rural Bikeway Plan (2006), developed by the
Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission in
partnership with local governments and
stakeholders, provides an overview of bicycling
conditions, destinations, resources, and related
information for areas covered in the RVARC Rural
Transportation Program.
As shown in Table 1.1, the City of Roanoke
remains the most populous locality in the
RVAMPO study area. Several localities,
particularly the Town of Vinton and the cities of
Roanoke and Salem, have relatively high
population and development densities, which are
generally conducive to cycling for mobility
purposes. Additionally, portions of Botetourt and
Roanoke counties within the RVAMPO study area
have relatively high population and development
densities and generally correspond to Censusdefined
places. Examples include the Cave Spring
and Hollins areas of Roanoke County and the
Cloverdale, Daleville, and Troutville areas in
Botetourt County (Figure 1.1).
Given the limited availability (and accuracy) of
bicycle-specific data, bicycle usage (for all
purposes) in the RVAMPO study area is difficult to
quantify. Common data sources include U.S.
Census “journey-to-work” and Census
Transportation Planning Package (CTPP) data,
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which provide various commuting information for
workers 16 years and over, including primary
means of transportation to work, and American
Community Survey (ACS) data. Table 1.3 provides
ACS 2005-2009 for localities in the RVAMPO study
area. Review of these data indicate that a
relatively low percentage of workers use a bicycle
as their primary means of transportation to work
in the study area. However, the numbers for the
localities comprising the more densely developed
areas of the RVAMPO (i.e., cities of Roanoke and
Salem), while low, are comparable to state and
national averages at around 0.4 percent of
workers commuting to work by bicycle.
While Census data provide a level of insight into
bicycle commuting, due to considerable margins
of error associated with ACS data in general (on
which CTPP data are now based); journey to work
data being limited to the primary means of
commuting to work; and not capturing data on
travel beyond work commuting (e.g., recreation,
errands, exercise) these data do not provide a
completely accurate measure of bicycle use in the
study area. Beyond Census data, the 2009 Bicycle
User Survey, conducted as a component of the
Bikeway Plan – 2012 Update, provides a range of
bicycle-related information for the RVAMPO study
area. A complete analysis of survey responses is
presented in Section 5. Additional data sources
include RVARC Regional Greenway and Trail Users
Count Program RVARC (Section 3.3.3) and the
RIDE Solutions commuter database.
1.3 Roles and Responsibilities
While the Bikeway Plan is intended to facilitate,
promote, and provide general guidance on
improving cycling conditions in the region, within
the MPO study area, the primary entity (local
government or VDOT) responsible for
construction and maintenance of roads (and onstreet
bicycle accommodations) within the
RVAMPO study area is based on jurisdictional
boundaries, geographic designations, and
roadway functional classifications. VDOT 2005
Virginia Highway Functional Classification maps
for the RVAMPO study area and local jurisdictions
are provided in Appendix A.
1.3.1 Locally Maintained Roads
The following localities are responsible for road
construction and maintenance of local roads
within their respective jurisdictional boundaries:
– City of Roanoke
– City of Salem
– Town of Vinton
These localities generally have more flexibility in
providing bicycle accommodations via contextsensitive
design, spot improvements, restriping,
signage, pavement markings, bicycle route
development, street cleaning, and other
approaches to accommodating bicyclists on
locality maintained roads. These activities are
often conducted as part of the annual street
paving programs, general maintenance, or
reconstruction projects. Guidance and
recommendations on bicycle accommodations
design are generally based on AASHTO and
MUTCD design standards. The 2011 NACTO Urban
Bikeway Design Guide also provides guidance and
standards for on-street bicycle accommodations.
ASSHTO, MUTCD, and NACTO standards, as well
as local guidance documents and standards, are
discussed in Section 2. Note: VDOT is responsible
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for maintenance and construction on federal and
state highways in these jurisdictions (e.g., 81, 581,
US 220, US 460, etc.).
1.3.2 VDOT Maintained Roads
VDOT is responsible for road construction and
maintenance in the following localities within the
RVAMPO study area:
– Botetourt County
– Roanoke County
While VDOT is the responsible for maintenance
and construction in these jurisdictions, the
respective local governments, RVAMPO, and
other stakeholders participate in the planning
processes (long-range and local) and can request
VDOT consider specific bicycle accommodations
based on local and regional needs. The VDOT
Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian
Accommodations, State Bicycle Policy Plan, and
other VDOT bicycle-related guidance are
discussed in Section 2.
1.3.2 Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization
Federal law requires the formation of an “MPO”
for any urbanized area (UZA) with a population of
more than 50,000. The Roanoke Valley Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization was created
in 1979 to plan and budget the use of federal
transportation dollars in the Roanoke region. The
RVAMPO develops three key documents that are
the backbone of transportation planning and
programming in the region and include the Long-
Range Transportation Plan, the Transportation
Improvement Program, and the Unified Planning
Work Program.
RVAMPO activities are directed by a 15-member
Policy Board. The voting members of the Policy
Board include representatives from the six
member localities, as well as the Greater Roanoke
Transit Company, the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission, the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission, and the Virginia
Department of Transportation. In addition, exofficio
(non-voting) members include the Virginia
Department of Rail and Public Transportation, the
Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal
Transit Administration. Additionally, two standing
committees assist the RVAMPO Policy Board – the
Transportation Technical Committee (TTC), which
is responsible for making recommendations to
the MPO Policy Board on all transportation plans
and programs in the region; and the Community
Advisory Committee (CAC), which provides a
citizen’s perspective on the impact of
transportation plans in the region and advises the
MPO Policy Board on the public participation
plan.
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Figure 1.1: Bikeway Plan Study Area
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Figure 1.2: RVAMPO Study Area Population Density; Source: US Census 2010
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Figure 1.3 VDOT Salem District
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Table 1.1
Population and Population Density by Locality
2010
Locality
Population
2010
Area (Square
Miles)
Population Density
2010
Urbanized Area
Population 2010
City of Roanoke 97,032 42.9 2,262 97,032
City of Salem 24,802 14.6 1,699 24,802
Town of Vinton 8,089 3.2 2,528 8,089
Botetourt County 33,148 543 61 N/A
Roanoke County* 84,287 548 154 N/A
Source: US Census Bureau 2012; * excludes the Town of Vinton; N/A = 2010 US Census defined Urbanized Areas
have not yet been delineated
Table 1.2
RVAMPO Study Area Population
2000
Locality Locality Population
2000
RVAMPO Study Area
Population 2000
Percent of Locality Population in
RVAMPO Study Area 2000
City of Roanoke 94,911 94,911 100.0
City of Salem 24,747 24,747 100.0
Town of Vinton 7,782 7,782 100.0
Botetourt County 30,496 15,771 51.7
Roanoke County* 77,996 65,307 76.1
* excludes t he Town of Vinton. Sourc e: US Census 2000; 2010 M PO Population estimate has not y et been
determined (contingent upon delineation of 2010 US Census defined Urbanized Areas)
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Table 1.3
American Community Survey 2005-2009
Journey to Work Data
Source: ACS 2005-2009 5 year estimates; * US Census 2000 SF3
Means of
Transportation to
Work
Virginia Botetourt City of Roanoke Roanoke County City of Salem Vinton Roanoke MSA
Roanoke
Urbanized
Area 2000*
Total
(%)
Margin
of Error
Total
(%)
Margin
of Error
Total
(%)
Margin
of Error
Total
(%)
Margin
of Error
Total
(%)
Margin
of Error
Total
(%)
Margin
of Error Total (%)
Margin
of Error Total (%)
Workers 16 years
and over 3,795,832 +/-8,053 16,037 +/-457 41,351 +/-918 44,843 +/-761 12,021 +/-434 3,614 +/-351 139,675 +/-1,401 95,310
Car, truck, or van 88.0 +/-0.1 93.3 +/-1.5 91.9 +/-1.1 94.2 +/-0.9 88.7 +/-2.6 96.1 +/-2.6 92.8 +/-0.5 93.6
Drove alone 77.1 +/-0.2 85.2 +/-2.1 81.2 +/-1.5 86.3 +/-1.3 81.1 +/-2.8 81.2 +/-5.0 83.3 +/-0.8 83.7
Carpooled 11.0 +/-0.1 8.1 +/-1.6 10.7 +/-1.3 7.9 +/-1.0 7.7 +/-2.0 14.9 +/-4.7 9.4 +/-0.6 9.8
In 2-person
carpool 8.1 +/-0.1 6.8 +/-1.5 8.5 +/-1.2 6.6 +/-1.0 5.7 +/-1.6 10.0 +/-4.1 7.8 +/-0.6 n/a
In 3-person
carpool 1.7 +/-0.1 1.0 +/-0.5 1.3 +/-0.5 1.0 +/-0.4 1.7 +/-1.1 4.3 +/-2.7 1.1 +/-0.2 n/a
In 4-or-more
person carpool 1.1 +/-0.1 0.3 +/-0.2 1 +/-0.4 0.3 +/-0.2 0.3 +/-0.3 0.6 +/-0.9 0.5 +/-0.1 n/a
Public
transportation
(excluding
taxicab) 4.2 +/-0.1 0.1 +/-0.2 2.7 +/-0.6 0.5 +/-0.3 0.7 +/-0.6 1.8 +/-1.7 1.1 +/-0.2 1.4
Walked 2.3 +/-0.1 1.0 +/-0.6 1.6 +/-0.5 1.5 +/-0.4 4.2 +/-1.5 1.0 +/-1.1 1.9 +/-0.3 1.9
Bicycle 0.3 +/-0.1 0.0 +/-0.2 0.4 +/-0.3 0.1 +/-0.1 0.4 +/-0.4 0.0 +/-1.0 0.2 +/-0.1 0.1
Taxicab,
motorcycle, or
other means 1.0 +/-0.1 0.8 +/-0.4 1 +/-0.3 0.3 +/-0.2 0.6 +/-0.6 0.0 +/-1.0 0.6 +/-0.2 0.7
Worked at home 4.2 +/-0.1 4.8 +/-1.2 2.3 +/-0.5 3.4 +/-0.6 5.3 +/-1.8 1.1 +/-1.1 3.5 +/-0.4 2.2
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SECTION 2.0 BICYCLE ACCOMMODATIONS –
GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES
The Bikeway Plan provides general guidance,
recommendations, and resources to facilitate
development of a regional bicycling network and
should be used in concert with local, regional,
state, and federal efforts (plans, policies,
programs, funding, etc.). This section provides an
overview of federal, state, regional, local, and
other resources and guidance available to
facilitate development of the regional cycling
network.
2.1 Federal Guidance and Resources
2.1.1 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
(SAFETEA-LU)
SAFETEA-LU is a funding and authorization bill
signed into law in August 2005 that governs
federal surface transportation spending. SAFETEALU
is the most recent transportation bill and
carries forward the intent of previous
transportation bills the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) and
the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
(TEA-21). SAFETEA-LU expired on September 30,
2009 and has since continued via a series of
continuing resolutions.
2.1.2 Policy Statement on Bicycle and Pedestrian
Accommodation Regulations and
Recommendations (USDOT)
The United States Department of Transportation
(DOT) signed the Policy Statement on Bicycle and
Pedestrian Accommodation Regulations and
Recommendations in March 2010. The purpose of
the policy statement is to reflect the Department’s
support for the development of fully integrated
active transportation networks.
“The DOT policy is to incorporate safe
and convenient walking and bicycling
facilities into transportation projects.
Every transportation agency, including
DOT, has the responsibility to improve
conditions and opportunities for
walking and bicycling and to integrate
walking and bicycling into their
transportation systems. Because of the
numerous individual and community
benefits that walking and bicycling
provide — including health, safety,
environmental, transportation, and
quality of life — transportation agencies
are encouraged to go beyond minimum
standards to provide safe and
(USDOT).”
A full description of Federal policies related to
bicycling is available at
www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bikeped/policy_
accom.htm
2.2 State and VDOT Guidance and Resources
2.2.1 Vtrans Statewide Multi-modal Long-Range
Transportation Plan
VTrans, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s
statewide long-range multi-modal transportation
plan, was developed by the Secretary of
Transportation through the four state
transportation modal agencies – Department of
Aviation (DOAV), Department of Rail and Public
Transportation (VDRPT), Port Authority (VPA), and
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the Department of Transportation (VDOT). The
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and
regional planning bodies across the state are also
participating in its development (VDOT). The
initial document, VTrans2025, was first developed
in 2004 with VTrans2035 being adopted in 2008.
The Trans2035 Update is the current version of
the plan.
2.2.2 VDOT Policy for Integrating Bicycle and
Pedestrian Accommodations
VDOT’s Policy for Integrating Bicycle and
Pedestrian Accommodations provides the
framework through which the Virginia
Department of Transportation will accommodate
bicyclists and pedestrians, including pedestrians
with disabilities, along with motorized
transportation modes in the planning, funding,
design, construction, operation, and maintenance
of Virginia’s transportation network to achieve a
safe, effective, and balanced multimodal
transportation system (VDOT). The Policy is
provided in Appendix B.
2.2.3 VDOT State Bicycle Policy Plan
The VDOT State Bicycle Policy Plan (2011)
establishes a vision for the future of bicycling in
the Commonwealth and to advance the bicycle
element of the Policy consistently, appropriately,
and cost-effectively. The VDOT State Bicycle
Policy Plan was created to achieve two goals:
• Increase the use of bicycling in Virginia to
include a full and diverse range of the
population for all trip purposes; and
• Improve safety and comfort of bicyclists
throughout Virginia, reduce bicycle crashes
Recommendations from the State Policy Plan will
advance the VDOT Policy for Integrating Bicycle
and Pedestrian Accommodations more effectively
and will involve a wide variety of partners within
various divisions of VDOT, as well as stakeholders
throughout the Commonwealth. The State Policy
Plan focuses on policies, procedures, and
programs within VDOT’s authority. Chapter 5 of
the State Plan provides program and policy
recommendations organized under 4 core
elements:
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– Clarify policies with regard to bicycle
accommodations;
– Provide staff with resources to integrate the
accommodations of bicyclists in projects and
programs;
– Improve bicycle outreach and coordination;
and
– Measure and evaluate progress
The State Bicycle Plan Recommendations
Summary Table is provided in Appendix C.
2.2.4 VDOT State Bicycle and Pedestrian
Program
Virginia Department of Transportation’s State
Bicycle and Pedestrian Program promotes
bicycling and walking within the state through
planning assistance to state and local
transportation planners; activity coordination for
various bicycle committees; and bicycle and
pedestrian education and safety promotions.
State Bicycle and Pedestrian Program also
involves other VDOT staff, initiatives and
resources including:
– State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator
– District Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators
– Internal Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
– Bicycle Accommodations Review Team
– Bicycle Advisory Committee
The State Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
webpage also provide a range of bicycle and
pedestrian information, maps, VDOT policies and
plans, and related resources.
2.2.5 Virginia Bicycle Facility Resource Guide
The Virginia Bicycle Facility Resource Guide
provides planning, design, education,
encouragement and funding ideas for bicycle
facilities. Bicycle accommodations design
guidance provided in the Virginia Bicycle Facility
Resource Guide generally follows AASHTO
guidance.
2.2.6 Safe Routes to School Program
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s
(VDOT) Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS)
assists interested localities and schools in the
development of plans, activities, and
infrastructure improvements to make bicycling
and walking to school a safe and appealing
transportation option for students in kindergarten
through eighth grade. The Safe Routes to School
Program is a federally-funded program created
under Section 1404 of the 2005 Safe,
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). As
written in SAFETEA-LU, the purpose of the SRTS
program is to:
– Enable and encourage children, including those
with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school
– Make bicycling and walking to school a safer
and more appealing transportation alternative,
thereby encouraging a healthy and active
lifestyle from an early age
– Facilitate the planning, development, and
implementation of projects and activities that
will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel
consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of
schools (VDOT)
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An overview of Safe Routes to School funding and
programs in the region is provided in Section 3.
Additionally information on Virginia’s SRTS
program is available at
http://virginiadot.org/programs/bk-proginfo.asp.
2.2.7 VDOT Six-Year Improvement Program
(SYIP)
The VDOT Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) is
the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s (CTB)
program for allocating funding for rail, public
transportation, commuter assistance, bicycle,
pedestrian, interstate and primary highway
transportation projects in future years. In
developing the SYIP, local governments work with
citizens, transportation agencies, and other
stakeholders to form a vision by developing a
transportation plan that anticipates land use
changes and travel patterns more than two
decades into the future. VDOT cites the following
considerations in selecting projects for inclusion
in the SYIP:
– Statewide and regional plans that identify
transportation needs and projects required to
serve future travel demands over a 20- to 25-
year period
– An analysis of projected traffic volumes and
population, business and residential growth
– An evaluation of the priorities for
implementation of the transportation plan
– Citizen and community participation meetings
to receive input on the transportation priorities
(VDOT)
2.2.8 Other VDOT Policies and Guidance
In addition to the guidance and standards
provided in the Green Book and MUTCD, VDOT
has developed a range of policies, practices,
procedures, and resources to direct construction
and maintenance of VDOT maintained roads and
the planning and provision of bicycle
accommodations. VDOT guidance includes:
• VDOT Road Design Manual (Updated 2009)
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation
Decision
• Process for Construction Projects (2008)
• Traffic Calming Guide for Local Residential
Streets (Revised 2008)
• Implementation of Bicycle and Pedestrian
• Accommodations Policy Exception Standard
Report (2008)
• Maintenance Best Practices Manual, VDOT,
2007
• Maintenance Project Scoping Form AM-430
• VDOT Department Policy Memoranda (DPM)
Manual, DPM Number 2-12: Implementation
of the CTB Policy for Integrating Bicycle and
Pedestrian Accommodations (2007)
2.2.9 Bike Smart! Virginia
Bike Smart! Virginia is a collaborative project with
the Virginia Departments of Education, Health
and Motor Vehicles and the non-profit
organization, Bike Walk Virginia. Additionally, Bike
Smart, Virginia Schools! teaches children safe
biking behavior in an effort to reduce the
numbers for injuries and fatalities including:
helmet safety, crash avoidance, bike handling
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skills, rules of the road etc., as part of the school’s
Health and P.E. curriculum.
2.2.10 Virginia Outdoors Plan (VOP)
The Virginia Outdoors Plan (Virginia Department
of Conservation and Recreation 2007) is the
state’s official document regarding land
conservation, outdoor recreation and open space
planning. It helps all levels of the public and
private sectors meet needs pertaining to those
issues. The VOP includes items relevant to the
planning and provision of bicycle
accommodations including greenways, trails,
scenic highways, and Virginia byways. The Virginia
Department of Conservation and Recreation is
currently (until April 6, 2012) accepting public
input for the 2013 Virginia Outdoors Plan.
2.3 Regional Guidance and Resources
2.3.1 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area
MPO
See Section 1.1
2.3.2 Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee
The Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)
was established in 2008 by the Roanoke Valley-
Alleghany Regional Commission to serve as a
forum for local, regional, state, and federal
agencies and staff and citizens to discuss various
issues impacting cycling in the region. The
Regional BAC also guides development of the
Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO, coordinates the
annual Bike Awards (Extraordinary Bicycle
Professional and Bike Hero), participates in group
rides and related fieldwork, and other bicyclerelated
events. A list of current RBAC
representatives is provided in Appendix D.
2.3.2 RIDE Solutions
RIDE Solutions is a regional ridesharing program
operated by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission in cooperation with the
New River Valley Planning District Commission
that provides carpool matching services and
alternative transportation and air quality
information (Note: RIDE Solutions will be
expanding into the Region 2000 area in 2012).
RIDE Solutions is also the lead organizer of annual
Bike Month events in the region. RIDE Solutions
also maintains the BikeRoanoke.com website.
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2.3.4 Roanoke Valley Area MPO Long Range
Transportation Plan (LRTP)
The Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) is recognized as the official
transportation planning agency for Roanoke,
Virginia urban region as required by federal law
(US Code Title 23, Chapter 1, Sec. 134). In order
for the region to receive federal funds for use on
highway, transit, non-motorized, and multi modal
systems, the MPO is required to develop a long
range transportation plan with a 20-year planning
horizon. The 2035 Financially Constrained Long
Range Transportation Plan (CLRTP) is a long-range
strategy and capital improvement program
developed to guide the effective investment of
public funds in multi modal transportation
facilities. The plan is updated every 5 years, and
may be amended as a result of changes in
projected Federal, State and local funding, or
other significant studies/plans. The Long Range
Plan provides the context from which the region’s
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a
short-range capital improvement program for
implementing highway, transit, and bikeway
projects, is drawn.
2.3.5 Roanoke Valley Area MPO Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)
In addition to the CLRTP, the MPO is required to
develop a Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP). The Roanoke Valley Are MPO TIP is a 4-year
financial program that describes the schedule for
obligating federal funds to state and local
projects. The TIP contains federal funding
information for all modes of transportation
including highways, transit and pedestrian
facilities. Additionally, the TIP also reflects
projects and priorities identified in the Long
Range Transportation Plan. The MPO works
closely with the Virginia Departments of
Transportation and Rail & Public Transportation,
as well as local transit operators, to update and
amend the TIP each year as funding conditions
change. Projects from the current RVAMPO TIP
(2012-2015) are discussed in Section 4.
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2.3.6 2007 Update to the Conceptual Greenway
Plan for the Roanoke Valley
The 2007 Update to the Conceptual Greenway
Plan document is an update of the 1995
conceptual Greenway Plan and serves as the
guiding document for the planning and
development of the regional greenway network in
the four Greenway Commission localities (cities of
Roanoke and Salem, Roanoke County, and the
Town of Vinton). The update has two
components: an update and prioritization of
routes included in the 1995 Plan; and an
organizational assessment of the roles and
responsibilities of the various greenway partners.
In addition to providing recreational
opportunities, area greenways and trails are
considered integral components of the regional
network of bicycle accommodations. Additionally,
connection of existing and planned greenways
will require the use of on-street accommodations
and/or shared roadways. The Conceptual
Greenway Plan references the Bikeway Plan as
the document to assist in the development and
implementation of on-street greenway
connections.
2.3.7 Regional Bicycle Suitability Study
The purpose of the study was development of
planning level data and tools to assess the current
level of service (LOS) offered by the existing
roadway network in regards to bicycle travel in
the region. The Regional Bicycle Suitability Study
was intended to serve as a resource to facilitate
development of a regionally significant bikeway
network in the RVARC service area. Work
products and information developed are available
to identify, evaluate, and recommend
improvements to the regional surface
transportation infrastructure to better
accommodate bicyclists.
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Phase I of the study, conducted in 2003, includes
an overview of the level of service (LOS) concept
and models, bicycle facilities, existing conditions,
workshop material, and preliminary LOS
modeling. Phase II, conducted in 2004, is a
continuation of the Phase I methodology applied
to corridors comprising the regional study area
bicycling network. Additionally, the Regional
Bicycle Suitability Study provides a “snapshot”
and overview of bicycle accommodations and
resources in the MPO study in 2003-2004 and is
useful in evaluating progress toward better
accommodation of cyclists in the region.
2.4 Local Guidance and Resources
2.4.1 City of Roanoke Complete Streets Policy
The Complete Streets policy states that City
streets should provide a safe and attractive
environment for all users, including cyclists. The
policy is based upon the Street Design Guidelines
the City of Roanoke Planning Commission
endorsed in 2007. The City of Roanoke Complete
Streets Policy is provided in Appendix E.
2.4.2 City of Roanoke Street Design Guidelines
The Street Design Guidelines states that all
arterial and collector streets should have some
form of bicycle accommodation, and provides
design guidance on how to achieve such. The
Street Design Guidelines should be used in
support of the City of Roanoke’s Complete Streets
Policy
2.4.3 Roanoke County Design Handbook
The Roanoke County Design Handbook (2009) is
an illustrative guide to the Roanoke County’s
Zoning Ordinance. The Design Handbook was
amended in 2011 to include Chapter 3 –
Transportation – which provides design guidance
and standards for private roads, sidewalks, shared
use paths, trails, and bicycle accommodations.
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2.4.3 City of Roanoke Bicycle Advisory
Committee
The City of Roanoke established a Bicycle Advisory
Committee in 2009 to guide and support the City
of Roanoke’s application for Bicycle Friendly
Community (BFC) designation by the League of
American Bicyclists. The BAC is composed of local
government staff from various departments, area
businesses, citizens, Regional BAC
representatives, Valley Metro, and other
stakeholders. The City of Roanoke was designated
as a BFC at the Bronze level in 2010 and the BAC
continues to work to improve cycling in the City of
Roanoke.
2.4.4 Comprehensive Plans and Other Local
Guidance
All Virginia localities are required to develop and
maintain a comprehensive plan that provides
guidance on the planning and development of a
community including transportation, utilities, land
use, recreation, housing, etc. Comprehensive
plans generally cover a 20-30 year time horizon
and are periodically updated. Local governments
may also adopt or incorporate other plans or
policies relevant to bicycling or the provision of
bicycle accommodations as part of their
respective comprehensive plans. Examples
include neighborhood plans, corridor or area
plans, regional plans (e.g., Bikeway, Greenway),
complete streets policies, design guidelines, safe
route to schools, etc.
2.5 Professional and Other Guidance
2.5.1 A Policy On Geometric Design of Highways
and Streets (AASHTO)
The American Association of State Transportation
Officials (AAASHTO) publication, A Policy on
Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (1999)
or “Green Book,” contains design practices in
universal use as the standard for highway
geometric design. The Green Book serves as the
primary guidance document for federal, state,
and local governments throughout the United
States including VDOT. An updated version of the
publication will be release in 2012.
2.5.2 Guide for the Development of Bicycle
Facilities (ASSHTO)
The Guide for the Development of Bicycle
Facilities (1999) provides information to help
accommodate bicycle traffic in most riding
environments. As with the Green Book, this guide
serves as the primary reference document guiding
bicycle facilities design for federal, state, and local
governments and agencies throughout the United
States. AASHTO guidance is used in conjunction
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with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD).
2.5.3 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(2009)
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) defines the standards used by road
managers nationwide to install and maintain
traffic control devices on all public streets,
highways, bikeways, and private roads open to
public traffic. The MUTCD is published by the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under 23
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 655,
Subpart F (MUTCD). Chapter 9 of the MUTCD –
Traffic Control for Bicycle Facilities –covers signs,
pavement markings, and highway traffic signals
specifically related to bicycle operation on both
roadways and shared-use paths. The MUTCD is
available at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov.
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2.5.4 Urban Bikeway Design Guide (NACTO)
The National Association of City Transportation
Officials (NACTO) Urban Design Guide (2010)
provides state-of the-practice solutions to better
accommodate cyclists on urban streets. The
Urban Design Guide includes information on bike
lanes, cycle tracks, intersections, and signaling
and marking. The Urban Design Guide also
includes bicycle facility design and principals not
described in other referenced national guidance
documents such as the Green Book and MUTCD.
2.5.5 Other Resources
Links to all documents referenced in this section
as well as a range of range of additional bicycle
related plans, policies, and other guidance are
provided on the RVARC Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenway Planning webpage.
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SECTION 3 – OVERVIEW OF EXISTING BICYCLE
ACCOMMODATIONS
Section 3 provides a general accounting and
overview of recent efforts and ongoing efforts to
better accommodate bicyclists within the regional
transportation and recreational network, and an
evaluation of progress in doing so, primarily since
completion of the 2005 Bikeway Plan for the
RVAMPO. This accounting involves engineering
approaches, as well as efforts to encourage,
promote, and facilitate bicycling as a viable mode
of transportation in the MPO study area and the
greater region and is generally organized around
the League of American Bicyclists’ “5 Es” of
bicycle/pedestrian planning and coordination
which includes:
– Engineering
– Education
– Encouragement
– Enforcement
– Evaluation and planning
3.1 Engineering
Engineering involves accommodation of cyclists
on public roads, existence of both well-designed
bike lanes and multi-use paths, and existence and
content of bicycle master plan or other guidance
documents. All identified existing bicycle
accommodations (on-street, trails, greenways,
signage, pavement markings, etc.) in the RVAMPO
study area are included in the Regional Bicycle
Accommodations Geodatabase and are viewable
on the RVARC Online Map. Additionally, links to
bicycle related plans, policies, and other guidance
are provided on the RVARC Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenway Planning website.
3.1.1 Bicycle Plans, Policies, and Programs
As noted in Section 2, a range of local and
regional guidance is available in the MPO Study
area including:
• Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO
• City of Roanoke Completes Policy
• City of Roanoke Street Design Guidelines
• Local Paving and Resurfacing Programs
• Roanoke County Design Handbook
• Roanoke Valley Greenway Conceptual
Plan
• VDOT Policy for Integrating Bicycle and
Pedestrian Accommodations
Consistent with the VDOT Policy for Integrating
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations, an
“accommodation” is defined as any facility, design
feature, operational change, or maintenance
activity that improves the environment in which
bicyclists and pedestrians travel. Bicycle
accommodations may include on-street
accommodations, off-street accommodations,
and ancillary accommodations.
3.1.2 On-Street Bicycle Accommodations
As the name implies, on-street bicycling
accommodations generally involve engineering or
design approaches to better accommodate
cyclists within the roadway or corridor footprint.
Examples of on-street accommodations present in
the MPO study area include:
• bike lanes (with signage and pavement
markings)
• wide travel lane
• paved shoulders
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• signed bike routes
• bike routes
• paved shoulders
• shared roadways
• neighborhood streets
Other on-street accommodations available, but
not currently in place in the region, include, but
are not limited to:
• bicycle boulevards
• bicycle contra lanes
• cycle tracks
• advisory lanes
The previously referenced bicycle accommodation
guidance documents (AASHTO, MUTDC, NACTO
Urban Design Guide, etc.) provide design
guidance and standards for various on-street
accommodations.
As outlined in Section 1, the primary entity
responsible for installation of an on-street bicycle
accommodation varies throughout the MPO study
area with VDOT being responsible for roadway
construction and maintenance in Botetourt and
Roanoke Counties; while the cities of Roanoke
and Salem, and the Town of Vinton are
responsible for the construction and maintenance
of streets within their respective jurisdictional
boundaries. While progress has been region-wide,
the City of Roanoke in particular has made
significant progress in the provision of on-street
bicycle accommodations through a variety of
approaches including adoption of the 2005
Bikeway Plan, adoption and implementation of a
“complete streets” policy, annual paving and
resurfacing program, stimulus funding (ARRA),
road diets, and long range transportation
planning processes (TIP, SYIP, etc).
The Regional Bicycle Accommodations
Geodatabase (see Section 3.
3.1.2.1 Bicycle Lanes
A bike lane is a portion of a roadway, which has
been designated by striping, signing and
pavement markings, for the preferential or
exclusive use of bicyclists. As of November of
2011 there were 6 (six) corridors within the
RVAMPO study area boundary with conventional
bicycle lanes, totaling 14.2 lane miles,
representing differing approaches and
opportunities for provision of a bicycle lane
(Figure 3.1). Corridors with bicycle lanes in the
RVAMPO study area include (Table 3.1):
– Memorial Avenue (City of Roanoke, 2000)
– Hardy Road (Town of Vinton, 2004)
– Colonial Avenue (City of Roanoke, 2008)
– Mountain View Road (Roanoke County, 2009)
– Shenandoah Avenue (City of Roanoke, 2010)
– Gus Nicks Boulevard (City of Roanoke, 2010)
– Peters Creek Extension (City of Roanoke, 2011)
The City of Roanoke has installed conventional
bicycle lanes and other accommodations on
numerous streets by reconfiguring the existing
roadway pavement width as part of its annual
paving and resurfacing program.
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Memorial Avenue bicycle lanes (13th to
Cambridge) were installed as part of a “road diet”
which removed one travel lane to provide space
for installation of a conventional bicycle lane in
2000. This project and was conducted as part of a
roadway reconstruction project. This corridor
provides connection to the Roanoke River
Greenway, Vic Thomas Park, Ghent Park, and the
Grandin Village, several signed bicycle routes,
public transportation and several neighborhoods
(Mountain View, Norwich, and Grandin).
Colonial Avenue bicycle lanes (26th to Winding
Way) were installed as part of the City of
Roanoke’s 2008 annual paving program. Existing
travel lanes were narrowed allowing for
installation of a conventional bicycle lane along a
portion of the corridor and preservation of onstreet
parking. The Colonial bicycle lane provides
connection to Virginia Western Community
College, Fishburn Park Elementary School, and
Murray Run Greenway.
Shenandoah Avenue bicycle lanes (24th to 5th) was
installed as part of the City of Roanoke’s annual
paving program (2010) and consists of a
conventional bicycle (westbound) and a wide
travel lane (eastbound). These accommodations
were installed by reconfiguring (i.e., narrowing)
the geometric design of the existing travel lanes
Gus Nicks Boulevard bicycle lanes (Orange Avenue
to Town of Vinton CL) were installed as part of the
City of Roanoke’s annual paving program (2010)
in which the existing travel lanes were narrowed
allowing for installation of a bicycle lane. This
bicycle lane design uses the outside travel lane as
well as the curb and gutter to meet the AASHTO
standards
The Peters Creek Extension bicycle lanes (Melrose
to Brandon) were installed as part of the City of
Roanoke’s 2011 annual paving program. Prior to
installation of bicycle lanes, bicycle
accommodations along the corridor consisted of
wider outside travel lanes and Share the Road
signage. Existing travel lanes were narrowed
allowing for installation of a conventional bicycle
lane. This portion of Peters Creek Extension is also
a signed bicycle route.
Other bicycle lanes in the RVAMPO study area
include Hardy Road (Town of Vinton) and
Mountain View Road (Roanoke County), both of
which were installed as a part of VDOT
reconstruction projects. The Hardy Road bicycle
lane (Bypass Road to Wolf Creek) was the first
bicycle lane in the region and connects to Wolf
Creek Greenway, Horn Elementary School, and
several neighborhoods along Hardy Road. The
Mountain View bicycle lane (Town of Vinton CL)
to near the Blue Ridge Parkway overpass provides
connection to the Wolf Creek Greenway, Blue
Ridge Parkway, and several neighborhoods.
Bicycle lanes are planned for other corridors in
the MPO study area including 10th Street and 13th
Street/Hollins Road in the City of Roanoke and
Walnut Avenue in the Town of Vinton as part of
planned reconstruction projects. Projects form
the 2012-2015 RVAMPO Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) are provided in
Section 4.
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Figure 3.1: Bicycle Lanes
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Table 3.1
Bicycle Lane Locations and Mileage
Bicycle lanes and mileage as of 12/31/11. Source: RVARC
Street
From
To
Year
Installed
Locality
Length
(miles)
COLONIAL 26TH WINDING WAY 2008 City of Roanoke 1.8
GUS NICKS CORPORATE
LIMIT
ORANGE 2010 City of Roanoke 1.4
MEMORIAL 13TH SW CAMBRIDGE 2000 City of Roanoke 1.1
PETERS CREEK EXTENSION MELROSE BRANDON 2011 City of Roanoke 4.7
SHENANDOAH 24 TH 5 TH 2010 City of Roanoke 1.6
MOUNTAIN VIEW CORPORATE
LIMIT
0.12 MILES WEST OF
FALLING CREEK
DRIVE (ROUTE 1075)
2008 Roanoke County 2.5
HARDY BYPASS ROAD WOLF CREEK 2004 Town of Vinton 1.1
City of Roanoke – Total
Bike Lane Miles
10.6
Roanoke County – Total
Bike Lane Miles
2.5
Town of Vinton – Total
Bike Lane Miles
1.1
RVAMPO Total Bike Lane
Miles
14.2
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Wide travel lane on Colonial Avenue) prior to bicycle
lane installation (City of Roanoke)
Bicycle lane on Colonial Avenue (City of Roanoke)
installed as part of the 2008 annual paving program
Wide travel lanes on Shenandoah Avenue prior to
installation of bicycle lane
Bicycle lane on Shenandoah Avenue installed as part of
the2011 annual paving program
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Bicycle lane on Memorial Avenue (City of Roanoke)
installed as part of a “road diet” in 2000
Bicycle lane on Gus Nicks Boulevard (City of Roanoke)
installed as part of the 2011 annual paving program
Bicycle lane on Mountain View Road in Roanoke
County installed as part of a VDOT reconstruction
project in 2008
Bicycle lane on Colonial Avenue (City of Roanoke)
installed as part of the 2008 annual paving program
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3.1.2.2 Wide Travel Lanes
Wide travel lanes are roadways that provide
adequate width for both motor vehicle and
bicycle travel and are a viable option to
accommodate cyclists where there is not
sufficient roadway width for conventional bicycle
lanes. Wide travel lanes are often used in tandem
with signage (e.g., Share the Road, Bike Route,
wayfinding, etc.) and pavement markings (e.g.,
sharrows). Additionally, a right edge stripe
(“urban shoulder”) or on-street parking stripe can
be installed on wide travel lane to further
delineate the accommodation and serve as traffic
calming devices.
Wide travel lanes are present throughout the
RVAMPO study area, representing one of the
most common on-street bicycle accommodations
(Figure 3.2). Examples of wide travel lanes in the
RVAMPO study area include, but are not limited
to:
– Brandon Avenue (City of Roanoke)
– College Avenue (City Salem)
– Hollins Road (Roanoke County)
– Idaho Street (City of Salem)
– Melrose Avenue (City of Roanoke)
– Walnut Avenue (City of Roanoke)
– Walnut Avenue (Town of Vinton)
As part of the 2011 paving program, the City of
Roanoke installed a wide travel lane in the uphill
direction of a portion of Walnut Avenue (and Mill
Mountain Greenway) by reconfiguring the
existing lane dimensions (i.e., downhill lane
narrowed, uphill lane widened). Sharrows and
wayfinding signage were also installed along the
wide travel lane to further delineate
accommodation.
While a road diet can be an effective approach to
accommodating bicyclists, it should be noted that
the reduction in “lane miles” may negatively
impact (i.e. reduce) federal or state
transportation funding for the locality.
Center line shifted and downhill travel lane narrowed
to install wide travel lane in uphill direction on Walnut
Avenue/Mill Mountain Greenway (City of Roanoke)
Wide travel lane (uphill), shared lane marking, and
wayfinding/directional signage on Walnut Avenue/Mill
Mountain Greenway
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Wide travel lane (road diet) on 5th Street in the City of
Roanoke installed as part of the 2011 annual paving
program
Wider outside travel lane on Brandon Avenue in the
City of Roanoke
Wide travel lane on Walnut Avenue/Mill Mountain
Greenway in the City of Roanoke
Wide travel lane with an “urban shoulder” on Walnut
Avenue/Mill Mountain Greenway
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3.1.2.3 Paved Shoulders
Shoulder improvements are often effective in
accommodating bicycle travel on a shared
roadway. Although a 4-foot paved shoulder is
recommended for bicycle travel, there is no
design standard. In general, any additional
shoulder width will provide greater benefit than
no shoulder at all. In addition to accommodating
bicyclists, paved shoulders also provide additional
roadway maintenance and safety benefits such as
pull over areas, recovery areas, and increased
pavement structure durability.
Although not specifically installed as bicycle
accommodations, there are several roadways in
the RVAMPO study area with paved shoulders
varying widths and suitability for bicycle travel
(Figure 3.2). Additionally, in recent years, VDOT
has included (or plans to include) paved shoulders
width on several roadway reconstruction projects
(e.g., US 221, US 460). Additionally, VDOT can use
road maintenance funding to improve existing
paved shoulders to better accommodate bicyclists
including increasing the shoulder width were
practicable. Examples of corridors in the RVAMPO
study with paved shoulders include, but are not
limited to:
– Route 419/Electric Road
– US 220 (Botetourt County)
– US 460 (western Roanoke County)
– Sanderson (Roanoke County)
– Route 311/Catawba Valley (Roanoke County)
Paved shoulder on US 220 North in the Daleville area of
Botetourt County
Wide travel lane and paved shoulder on Shenandoah
Avenue installed as part of the 2010 annual paving
program
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Paved shoulder on Route 419/Electric Road in Roanoke
County
While paved shoulders can often sufficiently
accommodate cyclists, impediments to doing so
can include inconsistent and/or insufficient paved
shoulder width, pavement conditions, and right
turn conflicts (i.e., paved shoulder also serves as
right turn lane). Additionally, as with conventional
bicycle lanes and wider travel lanes, debris often
tends to accumulate within the paved shoulder
presenting a potential hazard for cyclists. Entities
responsible for street cleaning with the RVAMPO
study area are the same as with construction and
maintenance responsibilities (see Section 1).
Street cleaning schedule and frequency vary
based on the responsible entity. For instance the
City of Roanoke cleans each residential street
once every four months; arterial streets each
month; and Central Business District (downtown)
streets are swept each Wednesday, Friday, and
Saturday nights. The VDOT Salem District
currently conducts very limited cleaning or debris
removal on roadways under its jurisdiction.
Inconsistent paved shoulder along Electric Road/419 in
Roanoke County
Street cleaning in the City of Roanoke
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Figure 3.2: Wider Travel Lanes and Paved Shoulders
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3.1.2.4 Signed Bicycle Routes
A signed bicycle route is an established route that
connects activity centers, greenways, and other
destinations with directional signage and/or
pavement markings to delineate the route. Signed
bicycle routes often utilize lower traffic volume
corridors, neighborhood streets and other
suitable shared roads, as well as existing on-street
accommodations were available. The routes as
often provide alternatives to higher traffic volume
roadways.
The City of Salem has long had an 11.2 mile
signed bike route designed for riders of all ages
and skill levels. This bike route connects various
activity centers and destinations within the city.
The Salem bicycle route follows neighborhood
and other low traffic volume streets and has
bicycle-specific accommodations along portions
of the route (Figure 3.3).
The City of Roanoke also has several established
signed bicycle routes in place with other routes
being developed by the City of Roanoke Bicycle
Advisory Committee. The current signed bicycle
routes in the City of Roanoke serve as on-street
greenway connectors and generally utilize lower
traffic corridors, neighborhood streets, as well as
other bicycle and existing bicycle
accommodations.
Throughout the RVAMPO study area numerous
potential bicycle routes have been identified by
area cyclists and stakeholders and are included in
the Regional Bicycle Accommodations
Geodatabase maintained by the Regional
Commission. Additional routes are being
developed through the various local and/or
regional plans, policies, processes (neighborhood,
corridor, or area plans, complete streets policy,
etc), as well as VDOT planning efforts. However,
additional work is needed to identify additional
bicycle routes and provide appropriate
accommodation(s) along these corridors.
Bike Route signage and Valley Metro bus stop at the
terminus of the Memorial Avenue bicycle lane
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Figure 3.3: City of Salem Bike Route: Source: City of Salem
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3.1.2.5 Other Local/Regional Routes
Beyond local signed bicycle routes, other informal
bicycle “routes” have been identified in the region
by local cyclists and stakeholders. These routes
include commuter, recreational, touring, and
social routes, and utilize existing on-street
accommodations, neighborhood streets, lower
traffic corridors, greenways, etc.
3.1.2.5.1 Regional Bike Commuter Routes
RIDE Solutions “Bike Commuter Routes” provide
connection to downtown Roanoke (and points in
between) from various quadrants of the RVAMPO
study area (Figure 3.4). While these routes are
currently not signed/marked or otherwise
delineated on ground, printable and Interactive
maps of all Regional Bike Commuter Routes are
available at the Bike Roanoke website.
3.1.2.5.2 Art by Bike Route
The Art by Bike touring route connects various
pieces of public art in the City of Roanoke (Figure
3.5). The Art by Bike touring developed in
partnership with the Roanoke Arts Commission to
celebrate the unveiling of In a Tangle, the
sculptural bike rack installed in the Grandin
Village on July 1, 2011. This easy, eight mile loop
runs from the Grandin Village to downtown and
back, and utilizes several existing bicycle
accommodations including bicycle lanes, signed
bicycle routes, greenway/shared use paths, and
neighborhood streets. Printable and Interactive
maps of the Art by Bike Route are available on the
Bike Roanoke website.
3.1.2.5.3 Alternative Routes
While not specifically a bicycle accommodation,
alternative routes provide options to higher traffic
volume/speed roadways. Alternative routes are
generally neighborhood or other lower traffic
streets that parallel major commute corridors.
The Regional Commission and RIDE Solutions have
worked with area cyclists and other stakeholders
to identify and map a number of alternative
routes throughout the RVAMPO study area. These
routes are identified on the RVARC Online Map
and Bike Roanoke Interactive Bike Map.
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Figure 3.4: RIDE Solutions Bike to Work Route Map
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Figure 3.5: Art by Bike Route
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3.1.2.6 Virginia Interstate Bicycle Route 76
The Virginia Interstate Bicycle Route 76 is one of
three recognized national bicycle routes that run
through Virginia and is a popular recreational
cycling destination (for locals and visitors). Bicycle
Virginia Bicycle Route 76 is part of the Trans-
America Bike Trail (a.k.a. BikeCentennial Route
76) which runs for 4,250
miles from Williamsburg,
Virginia to Astoria, Oregon.
The 500-mile Virginia
section of the Trans-
America Bicycle Route runs
from Yorktown to the
Kentucky state line near
Breaks Interstate Park and generally follows the
Trans-America Bike Trail.
The Virginia Interstate Bicycle Route 76 runs
through portions of Botetourt and Roanoke
counties and includes roadways within the
RVAMPO 2035 study area in Botetourt as well as
roadways covered under the Rural Transportation
Planning in Botetourt and Roanoke counties
(Figures 3.6 and 3.7). Few regions are as uniquely
suited to capitalize on this geographic proximity
to Bicycle Route 76) and providing improved
connection between these routes and the
population/activity centers in the RVAMPO study
area has been noted as a priority by area cyclists
and stakeholders. The Bikeway Plan recognizes
and promotes greater connection and integration
of the route to the RVAMPO study area.
VDOT is primarily responsible for maintenance
and signage along the Bicycle Route 76.
Currently, Bicycle Route 76 is demarcated with
white and black, “Route 76” signs with a bicycle
image. Beyond route and occasional “Share the
Road” signage, bicycle accommodations along the
route are largely absent. Additionally, wayfinding
and directional information, including maps, are
very limited. Additionally, speed limits,
geometric design (lack of shoulder, narrow travel
lanes) on portions of the route present
impediments to cyclist using the route.
Bike Route 76 signage at Route 779 and US 220 in
Botetourt County
Directions for the Bike Route 76 through
Botetourt and Roanoke counties are provided
below.
Botetourt County (traveling east to west)
Total Distance: 40.6 miles
– Enters Botetourt County from the north on
Frontage Road 55 (old US 11) coming out of
Rockbridge County
– Continues through the Town of Buchanan on US
11
– Turns left onto Route 640 (Lithia Road) just
south of the Town of Buchanan
– Continues on Route 640 (Lithia Road) south to
Nace Road (also Route 640)
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– Follows Nace Road (Route 640) until
intersection of US 11
– Turns left onto US 11 for a short distance before
turning left onto Route 651 (Stoney Battery
Road) Continue on Route 651 until it crosses US
11 in Troutville
– Turns right onto Route 779 (Valley Road) to US
220 in Daleville
– Crosses US 220 and follows Route 779 to the
Catawba Valley and Roanoke County as it
continues south
Roanoke County (traveling east to west)
Total Distance: 13.7 miles
– Enters Roanoke County on Route 779 (Catawba
Creek Road) from Botetourt County
– Continues on Route 779 until the intersection
with Route 311 (Catawba Valley Road)
– Turns right (west) onto Route 311 for a short
distance
– Turns left onto Route 785 (Blacksburg Road)
and continues on Route 785 into Montgomery
County
Bicycle Route 76 – RVAMPO Study Area
Connections
As previously noted, the Virginia Bicycle Route 76
run through, or close to, the RVAMPO study area
in Botetourt and Roanoke counties with the
following corridors providing possible connection
to activity centers and other destinations in the
study area:
– US 220 (Botetourt County)
– US 220 Alternate (Botetourt)
– US 11/Lee Highway (Botetourt County)
– SR 311/Catawba Valley Road (Roanoke
County)
US 220 provides a direct connection from Route
779 to activity centers in the Daleville area of
Botetourt County. This portion of US 220 is 4
lanes divided highway and is classified as a “Rural
Other Principal Arterial” by VDOT. The outside
travel lanes are 12-feet wide with a 4-feet wide
paved shoulder (northbound) which is and
deteriorated in places, and a speed limit of 45
MPH. Currently, there is no bicycle-related
signage (i.e., Share the Road) along the corridor.
This segment of US 220 (1-81 to 779) has a high
development density with numerous commercial
establishments and high AADT. The BCI and BLOS
models indicated a LOS of D along this segment of
the corridor.
Bicycle Route 76 cross US 11 (Lee Highway) in the
Troutville area of Botetourt County. This section
of US 11 is classified as an “Urban Collector” by
VDOT and connects the Bicycle Route 76 to
activity centers in Daleville (Exit 150) and Roanoke
County. US 11 continues into Roanoke County
Roanoke County (Williamson Road) and connects
to other lower-traffic corridors that provide
access to Roanoke including Cloverdale Road
(Alternate US 220), Read Mountain Road,
Sanderson, and Hollins Road.
Route 311 is a two lane rural road with a posted
speed limit of 55 and is classified as a Rural Major
Collector by VDOT (Appendix A). Route 311 is also
a commuter route between parts of Roanoke and
Craig counties resulting in high traffic volume and
speeds. Virginia Bicycle Route 76 utilizes a section
of Route 311 (785 to 779) in Roanoke County.
Route 311, a Virginia scenic Byway, provides a
direct connection to the City of Salem and the
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Roanoke urbanized area approximately 9 miles
from the Route 785. Additionally, Route 311
provides connection to numerous activity centers
and point of interests within and/or proximate to
the RVAMPO study area (via 419/Electric Road,
Kessler Mill Road, Thompson Memorial, and
Hanging Rock Greenway), including downtown
Salem, Roanoke College, a park and ride lot (I-81
at Exit 140), Carvins Cove Natural Reserve,
McAfees Knob, Havens Wildlife Refuge, Catawba
Recreation Center (Roanoke County Parks and
Recreation), the Virginia Tech Experimental Farm,
Jefferson National Forest, and the Appalachian
Trail. However, although in recent years VDOT
has made improvements to the paved shoulder
(widening, pavement improvement) through
maintenance funds, Route 311 currently does not
sufficiently and safely accommodate cyclists. For
instance, the LOS along sections of Route 311 was
a D (moderately low) and E (very low) (Regional
Bicycle Suitability Study, 2004). However, both
level of service models (BCI and BLOS) indicated
that several design and/or operational changes
could increase the LOS including increasing the
travel lane and/or paved shoulder and reduction
of 85th percentile speed along the corridor. To
better accommodated cyclists VDOT has recently
installed additional “Share the Road” signs and
increased shoulders width along portions of
Route 311.
Additional planning will be required on behalf of
the RVAMPO, local governments, VDOT, and
other stakeholders to better connect Virginia
Bicycle Route 76 to activity centers and
destinations in the RVAMPO study area and
incorporate the route into the regional
transportation and recreation network. Roads
composing the Virginia Bicycle Route and
potential connecting corridors are included in the
list of corridors for consideration of bicycle
accommodations for each locality (Section 4).
Beyond the Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO and
related transportation planning documents (e.g.,
Rural Bikeway Plan, TIP, etc.) connectivity
between Bicycle Route 76 and regional activity
centers and destinations can also be addressed
through other planning processes or documents
at the local, state, and regional levels (e.g., trail,
greenway, tourism, economic development,
health/active living, livability).
Improved paved shoulder on Route 311 in Roanoke
County installed by VDOT in 2011 as part of its
maintenance program
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Figure 3.6: Virginia Bicycle Route 76 – Botetourt County
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Figure 3.7: Virginia Bicycle Route 76 – Roanoke County
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3.1.2.7 Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic route
that runs through 39 counties in North Carolina
and Virginia. The Blue Ridge Parkway, which is
administered by the National Park Service (NPS),
is the most visited unit of America’s National Park
System. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs through
portions of the MPO study area in Botetourt,
Franklin, and Roanoke counties. The Blue Ridge
Parkway is under the jurisdiction of the National
Park Service (NPS), as such state, regional, and
local agencies have limited input regarding bicycle
accommodations along its length.
The portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway in the
region is primarily a two-lane, undivided, roadway
with 11-foot travel lanes and generally no
shoulders along most of its length. Despite the
roadway geometrics, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a
popular cycling destination for local cyclists as
well as cyclists from outside of the area due, in
part, to its scenic beauty, challenging and varied
topography, and relatively low AADT. However, it
should be noted that although the Parkway has
low AADT, portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway
near the Roanoke area, especially between Route
24 and US 221, are used daily by area commuters,
resulting in higher traffic volumes at certain times
during the day. Traffic volumes also increase
significantly during certain times of year (i.e., fall
leaf season) as tourists travel the Parkway.
The Blue Ridge Parkway can be accessed at
several locations within, or in close proximity to,
the MPO study area including:
– US Route 221 (Roanoke County)
– US Route 220 (Roanoke County/City of
Roanoke) Parkway Spur/J.P. Fishburn Parkway
(City of Roanoke)
– State Route 24 (Roanoke County)
– US Route 460 (Roanoke County)
– Route 43 (Botetourt County – outside of
MPO)
Although Parkway access is limited, there are
numerous activity centers and destinations along
or in close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway in
Roanoke area (the largest population center along
the Blue Ridge Parkway) including Explore Park,
Mill Mountain Zoo, Discovery Center, the
Roanoke Star, Mill Mountain Greenway, Roanoke
Mountain campground, and numerous
commercial centers. While the limited access
points provide connection between the Blue
Ridge Parkway and the Roanoke area, currently,
bicycle accommodations, wayfinding and/or
directional information along these corridors are
limited. Likewise, wayfinding and/or directional
information to activity centers, destinations, and
attractions in communities along the Blue Ridge
are also lacking.
In general, the Roanoke Parkway Spur provides
the safest access to the Roanoke Valley (City of
Roanoke) from the Blue Ridge Parkway via J.P.
Fishburn Parkway and the Mill Mountain
Greenway). Additionally, a section of US 220
leading to the Blue Ridge Parkway has a paved
shoulder (southbound direction) with Share the
Road signage. Share the Road signage is in place
on US 220 (northbound direction) leading from
the Blue Ridge Parkway to Roanoke County and
City of Roanoke, however, currently there are no
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on-street accommodations (i.e., paved shoulder)
along the southbound segment of the corridor.
The primary Blue Ridge Parkway planning and
guidance documents include:
– Roanoke Valley/Blue Ridge Parkway Trail Plan
(2011)
– Blue Ridge Parkway General Management
Plan (GMP) (2011)
In October 2007, the NPS initiated a public
comment period to identify issues and additional
study that will be needed to develop an
Environmental Assessment for a trail plan for the
Roanoke Valley section of the Parkway (from
Stewarts Knob, Milepost 110.6 to Masons Knob,
Milepost 126.2). The intent of the Roanoke
Valley/Blue Ridge Parkway Trail Plan is to develop
a safe and integrated trail system that would
provide critical linkages between the Roanoke
Valley Greenway trail network, Parkway trails,
and the community. This trail system would
provide the public with a greatly enhanced range
of trail opportunities, as well as provide the NPS
trail planning, mapping, and rehabilitation
assistance from the Roanoke Valley Greenway
Commission. Additionally, the NPS is developing a
Blue Ridge Parkway General Management Plan
(GMP) which will provide comprehensive
guidance for perpetuating natural systems,
preserving cultural resources, and providing
opportunities for quality visitor experiences along
the parkway for the next 20+ years.
While it is understood that the Blue Ridge
Parkway is under the jurisdiction of the National
Park Service, the Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO
recognizes the importance of the Blue Ridge
Parkway as a major recreational destination in the
region and promotes greater connection/access
between the Blue Ridge Parkway and trails and
the Roanoke. As such the Blue Ridge Parkway and
roadways providing potential connection/access
are included in the Bikeway Plan as corridors for
consideration of bicycle accommodation(s)
(Section 4). Table 3.2 and Figure 3.8 provide an
overview of current auto and bicycle access to the
Blue Ridge Parkway motor road, as well as
proposed bicycle access from the Blue Ridge
Parkway planning documents. Additionally, the
Bikeway Plan encourages greater and ongoing
dialog and collaboration between the NPS and
Roanoke area governments, citizens, cyclists, and
other stakeholders regarding issues impacting the
Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding
communities.
Note: Discussion of the Blue Ridge Parkway and
inclusion of the corridor in the Bikeway Plan for
the RVAMPO is done so with the knowledge and
understanding that decisions about management
of cultural and historic resources, including the
parkway motor road itself, and all other parkway
resources, are dictated by the National Park
Service Organic Act, the Redwoods Act, other
Department of Interior (DOI) laws and policies,
the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, and other
federal law and policy. Any changes to the
parkway require compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act and National Historic
Preservation Act to assess the level of impact on
park resources.
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Table 3.2
Blue Ridge Parkway
Existing and Proposed Bicycle Access
Source: Roanoke Valley/Blue Ridge Parkway Trail Plan (2011) and National Park Service
Location Mile
Post
Locality Access
Type
Comments
US 220/Franklin 122 City of Roanoke,
Roanoke County
Auto Existing access; connects to retail/commercial; open
to bicycles
Route 24/
Washington
112.5 Roanoke County,
Town of Vinton
Auto Existing access; connects to Wolf Creek Greenway;
open to bicycles
Mill Mountain
Parkway Spur
121 City of Roanoke Auto Existing access; preferred on-road connection to City
of Roanoke via Mill Mountain Parkway Spur; open to
US 460/Blue
Ridge
105 Botetourt
County
Auto Existing access; high traffic corridors; open to bicycles
Buck Mountain
Road
122.5 Roanoke County Bicycle Proposed Authorized Roanoke Parkway Trail Plan;
Access from Buck Mountain Rd. (along gas line ROW)
Starlight 124.3 Roanoke County Bicycle Proposed Authorized Roanoke Parkway Trail Plan,
Access from Starkey Park and Greenway
Raintree 126.1 Roanoke County Bicycle Proposed Authorized Roanoke Parkway Trail Plan;
Access from Raintree Rd.
Falcon Ridge 121.9 Roanoke County Bicycle Proposed Authorized Roanoke Parkway Trail Plan;
Access from Falcon Ridge Rd.
Vinton Ranger
Station
112 Roanoke County Bicycle Proposed Authorized Roanoke Parkway Trail Plan;
new parking area and paved path to Mountain View
Rd.
Hardy Road
Vicinity
113.7 Roanoke County Bicycle Proposed Authorized Roanoke Parkway Trail Plan;
new parking area and paved path to Mountain View
Rd.
Roanoke River
Overlook
115 Roanoke County Bicycle Proposed Authorized Roanoke Parkway Trail Plan;
Greenway and bicycle connection at Roanoke River
Overlook
Pitzer Road 117.1 Roanoke County Bicycle Proposed Authorized Roanoke Parkway Trail Plan;
bicycle connection at Pitzer Rd.
Yellow Mountain
Road
Mill
Mt.
City of Roanoke Bicycle Proposed Authorized Roanoke Parkway Trail Plan;
Greenway connections
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Figure 3.8: Blue Ridge Parkway Current and Proposed Bicycle Access
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3.1.2 Signage and Pavement Markings
The MUTCD and the NACTO Urban Design Guide
provide examples of the various bicycle-related
signage and pavements available to better
accommodate cyclists with the transportation
network. Examples of bicycle signage and
pavement markings currently in place in the
RVAMPO study area include:
– bike lane signs and pavement markings
– “Share the Road” signs
– bike route signs
– sharrows (shared lane markings)
– wayfinding and directional signage
3.1.2.1 Share the Road Signs
Share the Road signs are the most common
bicycle-related signage in the RVAMPO study
area. Currently there is a total of twenty-four (24)
Share the Road signs in the study are with the
vast majority (21) being located and installed by
the City of Roanoke. VDOT has also installed the
remaining Share the Road signs along two
corridors in the RVAMPO study area including US
220 (City of Roanoke) leading to and from the
Blue Ridge Parkway, SR 311, and Wildwood Road
in Roanoke County (Table 3.3 and Figure 3.9).
While the effectiveness (real and/or perceived) of
“Share the Road” signs in improving cycling
conditions is debatable, this treatment does
provide a low-cost, minimum accommodation
where other options (i.e., increase pavement
width) are not practicable. Additionally,
placement of Share the Road signs on roadways
with wider outside travel lanes may provide an
increased awareness of the potential presence of
cyclists, shared nature (motorists and cyclists)of a
roadway, and cyclists “right” to use the roadway.
Based on feedback and discussion with VDOT,
there appears to be no formal or consistent VDOT
policy or process regarding the request and
installation of “Share the Road” signage on VDOT
maintained roads. The RVAMPO and Regional
Bicycle Advisory Committee will continue to work
with VDOT (and local governments) to clarify this
process and seek installation of Share the Road
where warranted and practicable.
Share the Road sign, wide travel lane, and “urban
shoulder on Brandon Avenue
3.1.2.2 Shared Lane Markings
Shared lane markings, or “sharrows,” are
pavement markings used to indicate a shared lane
environment for bicycles and automobiles.
Sharrows are included in the 2010 MUTCD,
thereby increasing the likelihood of local and
state transportation departments. The benefits of
sharrows include (NACTO 2011):
• alerts motor vehicle drivers to the potential
presence of bicyclists
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• alerts road users of the lateral position
bicyclists are likely to occupy within the street
• indicates a proper path for bicyclists
through difficult or potentially hazardous
situations such as railroad tracks
• advertises the presence of bikeway
routes to all users
• provides a wayfinding element along
bike routes
• increases the distance between bicyclists
and parked cars, keeping bicyclists
out of the “door zone”
Shared lane markings, however, should not be
considered as a substitute or in lieu of bike lanes,
cycle tracks, or other separation treatments
where these types of facilities are otherwise
warranted or space permits. Sharrows are most
suitable to indicate a shared lane situation where
the speed differential between cyclists and
motorists travel speeds is very low such as low
traffic volume streets, neighborhood streets, and
downtown environments with speed limits not
exceeding 25 mph. Shared lane markings
generally are not appropriate on streets that have
a speed limit above 35 mph. Shared lane markings
can also be used to guide cyclists to destinations
along preferred bicycle routes as a component of
a comprehensive wayfinding system utilizing
signing and/or pavement markings.
Since inclusion of shared lane markings in the
2009 MUTCD, the City of Roanoke has begun
installing sharrows along corridors throughout the
city. For instance sharrows along Church Avenue
and 2nd Street not only indicate a shared lane
environment for bicycles and automobiles but
also serve as wayfinding markings for the
preferred bicycle route to connect the Lick Run
Greenway and Mill Mountain Greenway through
downtown Roanoke. The City of Roanoke has also
placed sharrows at the termini of all standard
bicycle lanes in the city to indicate the transition
to a shared lane environment. Table 3.4 and
Figure 3.10 provide an overview of current shared
lane markings location in the RVAMPO study area.
Sharrow (shared lane marking) on Church Street in
downtown Roanoke. Markings also serve as wayfinding
for on-street bicycle connection between Mill Mountain
Greenway and Lick Run Greenway
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Shared lane marking at terminus of Memorial Avenue
bicycle lane
3.1.2.3 Directional and Wayfinding Signage and
Pavement Markings
Beyond standard bicycle route signage, guidance
on a range of directional/wayfinding signage and
pavement markings are available to assist in
directing cyclists to destinations, preferred routes
or other bicycle accommodations. Other
directional or wayfinding information may include
distances or times to specified destinations or
activity centers along a route, connections to
other bicycle routes or accommodations, and
points of interest. As previously noted, the City of
Roanoke BAC is developing bicycle routes
throughout the city and reviewing options for
design and funding of directional and wayfinding
signage along various bicycle routes. Additionally,
the RIDE Solutions and the Regional Commission
are working with local governments and
stakeholders in developing regional commuter,
recreational, and “cultural” (Art by Bike, Rail by
Bike) routes, as well as greenway connections
throughout the study area. The MUTCD and
the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide (Section
2) provide guidance on wayfinding signage,
pavements markings, and other treatments.
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Figure 3.9: Share the Road Signs within RVAMPO
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Table 3.3
Share the Road Sign Locations
Source: RVARC
Street Direction Location Year Installed Locality
Brandon West Edgewood 2008 City of Roanoke
Brandon West Peters Creek Extension 2008 City of Roanoke
Brandon East Belle Aire 2008 City of Roanoke
Brandon East Peters Creek Extension 2008 City of Roanoke
Catawba Valley/311 North Electric 2009 Roanoke County/VDOT
Peters Creek Extension South Shenandoah 2008 City of Roanoke
Peters Creek Extension South Salem 2008 City of Roanoke
Peters Creek Extension South Melrose 2008 City of Roanoke
Peters Creek Extension North Brandon 2008 City of Roanoke
Peters Creek Extension South Blue Ridge 2008 City of Roanoke
Peters Creek Extension North Shenandoah 2008 City of Roanoke
Peters Creek Extension North Salem Turnpike 2008 City of Roanoke
Peters Creek Extension North Material Yard 2008 City of Roanoke
Plantation North Whiteside 2008 City of Roanoke
Plantation North Wentworth 2008 City of Roanoke
Plantation North Preston 2008 City of Roanoke
Plantation South Monterey Elem School 2008 City of Roanoke
Plantation South Preston 2008 City of Roanoke
Plantation South Wentworth 2008 City of Roanoke
Shenandoah West 24th 2010 City of Roanoke
Shenandoah East 31st 2010 City of Roanoke
Shenandoah East 30th 2010 City of Roanoke
US 220/Franklin Road South Cross Bow 2008 City of Roanoke/VDOT
US 220/Franklin Road North Blue Ridge Parkway 2009 City of Roanoke/VDOT
Wildwood North Brogan 2005 Roanoke County/VDOT
Williamson North Curtis 2008 City of Roanoke
Williamson North Trinkle 2008 City of Roanoke
Williamson North Pocahontas 2008 City of Roanoke
Williamson North Hershberger 2008 City of Roanoke
Williamson South Hildebrand 2008 City of Roanoke
Williamson South Oaklawn 2008 City of Roanoke
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Figure 3.10: Shared Lane Marking (Sharrow) Locations
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Table 3.4
Shared Lane Marking (Sharrow) Locations
Street Direction
Year
Installed Location Locality
2nd North 2011 Church – Signed bike route City of Roanoke
Church West 2011 Market – Signed bike route City of Roanoke
Church West 2011 1st- Signed bike route City of Roanoke
Colonial East 2011 26th – terminus of Colonial bike lane City of Roanoke
Colonial West
2011
Winding Way – terminus of Colonial
Bike Lane City of Roanoke
Memorial/13th West
2011
Cleveland – terminus of Memorial bike
lane City of Roanoke
Memorial West
2011 Cambridge – terminus of Memorial bike
lane City of Roanoke
Colonial West
2011 Winding Way – terminus of Colonial
bike lane City of Roanoke
Walnut
East
(uphill)
2011
Mill Mountain Greenway/Belleview City of Roanoke
Williamson South
2011 Shenandoah and Salem – Signed Bike
Route, on-street greenway connection City of Roanoke
Source: RVARC
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3.1.3 Off-Street Bicycle Accommodations
3.1.3.1 Greenways and Shared Use Paths
Greenways are consistently cited as one of the
top cultural and recreational amenities in the
Roanoke area. In addition to providing
recreational and health benefits, area greenways
are considered an important component of the
regional bicycle (and alternative transportation)
network. Moreover, in the Bicycle User Survey
conducted as part of the Bikeway Plan -2012
Update, greenways/shared use paths were cited
as the preferred bicycle accommodation. Note:
The Bicycle User Survey includes additional
greenway-related questions (Section 5).
Since completion of the 2005 Bikeway Plan,
several local and regional greenway guidance
documents have been developed. The 2007
Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual
Greenway Plan, completed in June 2007, provides
an overview of the existing and proposed regional
greenway network. Other relevant plans include
the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Master
Plan and the Roanoke County Parks Recreation
and Tourism Comprehensive Master Plan for
Parks and Facilities (2008). In public surveys
conducted as part of these master plans,
respondents ranked expanding and connecting
the regional greenway network as top priority.
Note: Botetourt County is not a member of the
Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission.
Currently, the Roanoke Valley Greenway system
consists of approximately 25 miles of shared use
paths and trails. Of this total, approximately 19
miles consists of 10-ft wide, paved shared use
trails, with the remainder consisting of crushed
aggregate, wood chip or natural surface trails
(Table 3.5).
The Roanoke Valley Greenways Interactive Map
(Figure 3.11) provides greenway location, access,
and amenities information and printable maps for
all greenways in the network. The Interactive Map
also provides directions, by various modes –
driving, walking, and bicycling – to area
greenways. Note: In 2011 the Roanoke Valley
Greenways Interactive Map received the National
Association of Development Organizations
(NADO) Excellence in Regional Transportation
Award and Trailblazer Award.
Informational signage along Roanoke River Greenway
in Wasena Park
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Table 3.5
Roanoke Valley Greenways
Greenway
Date
Completed
Length
(miles) Surface Locality
Lick Run Greenway 2006 4.1
Paved with asphalt or
concrete
City of
Roanoke
Mill Mountain Greenway 2003 2.8
Paved with asphalt or
concrete
City of
Roanoke
Murray Run Greenway 2002 1.9
Crushed aggregate stone
or wood chips and
natural surface
City of
Roanoke
Roanoke River Greenway * 1999-2011 5.7
Paved with asphalt or
concrete
City of
Roanoke
Tinker Creek Greenway 2002 1.3
Paved with asphalt or
concrete
City of
Roanoke
Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail 1999 1.3
Crushed aggregate stone
or wood chips
City of
Salem
Roanoke River Greenway – David Smith 2002 0.5
Crushed aggregate stone
or wood chips
City of
Salem
Roanoke River Greenway – Riverside 2010 1.6
Paved with asphalt or
concrete
City of
Salem
Roanoke River Greenway – Woodridge 2011 0.3
Paved with asphalt or
concrete
City of
Salem
Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail 1999 0.6
Crushed aggregate stone
or wood chips
Roanoke
County
Mud Lick Greenway – Garst Mill 1997 0.5
Paved with asphalt or
concrete
Roanoke
County
Roanoke River Greenway – Green Hill Park 2008 0.8
Paved with asphalt or
concrete
Roanoke
County
Wolf Creek Greenway 2006 2.1
Crushed aggregate stone
or wood chips and
natural surface
Roanoke
County
and Town
of Vinton
Gladetown Trail 2012 0.7
Crushed aggregate stone
or wood chips
Town of
Vinton
Total Greenway Mileage 24.0
Greenways completed or under construction as of 12/31/11; * Water Pollution Control Center to Bridge St.
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3.1.3.2 Greenway Connections
The need to promote greater connectivity among
greenways and other activity centers/destinations
was identified as a key issue at the Greenway Plan
public input meetings. Additionally, a lack of
connectivity between existing greenways was
cited as the most common impediment to cycling
on area greenways in the Bicycle User Survey
(Section 5).
Increasing connectivity between the greenway,
trail networks, and the transportation
infrastructure can be accomplished through the
development and/or utilization of a variety of
accommodations. Potential accommodations
could include, but are not limited to:
-sidewalks
– paved shoulders
– bike lanes
– wide travel lanes
– shared streets and roadways
– roadways with “Share the Road” signs
– path adjacent to roadway
– trails or other routes
– neighborhood streets
– alleys
– easements
– signage and pavement markings
– spot improvements
It is recognized that identifying and designating
specific roadways as on-street greenway
connector will require additional planning efforts
beyond the Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO (e.g.,
neighborhood plans, area plans, corridor plans,
etc.) as well as greater coordination between
VDOT, local governments, and the RVAMPO. The
2007 Conceptual Greenway Plan identified several
corridors in the RVAMPO study area, not listed in
the 2005 Bikeway Plan, as potential on-road
greenway connections for consideration in the
Bikeway Plan – 2012 Update (Table 3.6).
Additionally, on-street Greenway routes or
connections outside of the RVAMPO study area
were in the Rural Bikeway Plan (Table 3.7). Both
the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley
Conceptual Greenway Plan and the Bikeway Plan
endorse development of on-road greenway
connections as part of local and regional planning
processes and as opportunities arise.
3.1.3.2.1 Existing Greenway Connections
As noted in Section 3.1.2.4, the City of Roanoke
has already begun establishing signed bicycle
routes to serve as on-street greenway connectors.
The City of Roanoke Transportation Division is
responsible for installing signage along signed
bicycle routes, with the Parks and Recreation
Department providing greenway signage on
routes that also serve as greenway connectors.
Current signed bicycle routes/on-street greenway
connections include:
• Roanoke River Greenway – Tinker Creek
Greenway Connector (signed bicycle route)
This signed bicycle route provides on-street
connection from the Roanoke River Greenway
parking lot at the Regional Water Pollution
Control Plant to the southern terminus of Tinker
Creek Greenway. The route primarily follows
lower traffic neighborhood streets with periodic
directional signage (e.g., Bike Route signs and
directional arrows).
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Table 3.6
On-Road Greenway Connections for
Consideration in the Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO – 2012 Update
Table 3.7
On-Road Greenway Routes or Connections Included in the 2006 Rural Bikeway Plan
Street From To Locality
Bradshaw Road (Route 622) Route 311 Montgomery County CL Roanoke County
Blacksburg Road (Route 785) Route 311 Montgomery County CL Roanoke County
Carvins Cove Road (Route 740) Route 311 Botetourt County CL Roanoke County
Carvins Cove Road (Route 740) Botetourt County CL Terminus Botetourt County
Street From To Locality
Cove Road Electric Road /419 Greenridge Road Roanoke County
Electric Road / 419 Route 220 Route 311 Roanoke Co., Salem
Green Ridge Cove Road Wood Haven Road Roanoke County
Harborwood Road Riverside Drive Poor Mountain Road Roanoke County
Main Street Electric Road /419 Peters Creek Road City of Salem
Mill Lane Electric Road /419 Roanoke River City of Salem
Mill Mountain Park Spur Road Blue Ridge Parkway Mill Mountain Park City of Roanoke
Spartan Lane Electric Road /419 Mill Lane City of Salem
Timberview Road Route 311 Terminus Roanoke County
US 220 South Franklin Road Blue Ridge Parkway City of Roanoke
Washington Avenue /Route 24 Vinton CL Bedford County CL Vinton, Roanoke Co.
Wood Haven Green Ridge Peters Creek Road Roanoke County
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Route Description (from Roanoke River Greenway
to Tinker Creek Greenway):
Bennington Avenue to Tayloe Avenue to 15th
Street to Kenwood Avenue to Tinker Creek
Greenway.
Roanoke River Greenway – Tinker Creek Greenway
Connector
• Mill Mountain Greenway – Lick Run Greenway
Connector
Established in 2010, this route provides on-street
connections from the terminus of the Mill
Mountain Greenway at Church Avenue to the Lick
Run Greenway at Wells Avenue. Route
accommodations include slower-traffic
downtown streets, greenway directional signage,
and shared lane markings or “sharrows” (first
sharrows) installed in the RVAMPO study area).
Additionally, this route is intended primarily for
use by bicyclists (pedestrians passing through the
downtown market) to connect the two
greenways.
Route Description: Mill Mountain Greenway – Lick
Run Greenway Connector (signed bicycle route)
– Mill Mountain Greenway to Lick Run
Greenway – Church Avenue to 2nd Street to
Wells Avenue to Lick Run Greenway.
– Lick Run Greenway to Mill Mountain
Greenway – Lick Run Greenway to Wells
Avenue to Hotel Roanoke parking lot to
Shenandoah Avenue to Salem Avenue to
Market Street to Church Avenue to Mill
Mountain Greenway.
Mill Mountain Greenway – Lick Run Greenway
Connector (signed bicycle route)
• Roanoke River Greenway (Wasena) –
Memorial Avenue Bicycle Lane
This route connects the Roanoke River Greenway
(near Wasena Park) to the bicycle lane on
Memorial Avenue which provides additional
connection to the Grandin Village.
Accommodations include Bike Route signage,
directional arrows, and wide travel lanes (with
right edge striping) on the Main Street bridge.
Route Description:
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– Memorial/13th to Cleveland to Riverside to
Ferdinand to Main to Winona to 8th Street to
Winchester to Roanoke River Greenway.
Signed bicycle route and greenway connector –
Roanoke River Greenway to Memorial Avenue bicycle
lane
Signed bicycle route and on-street greenway
connection directional signage
3.1.3.3 Trails
Beyond the on-road bicycling network and the
greenway system, there are numerous off-road
(i.e., natural surface trails) amenities in the
RVAMPO study area. These amenities provide a
range of recreation, health, and commuting
benefits and include natural surface (other other
non-paved greenways – Murray Run, Wolf Creek,
Kessler Mill), as well as multi-use mountain bike,
hiking, and equestrian trails. The following
websites provide information, maps, and other
resources on recreational resources (including offroad
bicycling amenities) in the greater Roanoke
region:
– RoanokeOutside.com
– Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional
Commission Maps
3.1.3.3.1 Mill Mountain Park Trails
The City of Roanoke’s Mill Mountain Park has
more than 10 miles of multi-use and hiking trails
ranging from technical single track to less difficult
trails suitable for all users (Figure 3.12). Mill
Mountain Greenway also runs through Mill
Mountain Park providing connection from
downtown Roanoke to destinations on top of Mill
Mountain (Roanoke Star, Discovery Center, Mill
Mountain Zoo), Blue Ridge Parkway, and Chestnut
Ridge Loop Trail (Figure 3.13). See Section 3.1.2.7
for additional discussion of Blue Ridge Parkway,
Chestnut Ridge, and cycling on National Park
Service lands.
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Figure 3.12: Mill Mountain Park Trails
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Figure 3.13: Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail Map
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3.1.3.3.2 Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
The Carvins Cove Natural Reserve has
approximately 43 miles of multi-use mountain
biking, hiking, and equestrian trails, as well as
Carvins Cove Reservoir within its 12,700 acres of
open space. Although physically located in
Roanoke and Botetourt counties, Carvins Cove
Natural Reserve is managed by the City of
Roanoke (Parks and Recreation Department),
which manages lands above the 1,200-foot
contour, and the Western Virginia Water
Authority (WVWA), which owns the reservoir and
the land below 1,200-foot contour (Figure 3.14).
The Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Trail
Management Plan, completed in 2009 and
adopted by Roanoke City Council in July 2010, is
the primary guidance and reference document
management of Carvins Cove Natural Reserve and
associated resources. The stated primary goal of
the plan is to provide a sustainable network of
trails which provides quality and safe
nonmotorized trail opportunities year round,
allows users to enjoy the natural environment in
ways which fulfill their physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs, and protects the natural
resources and watershed resources while
providing these opportunities.
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve can be accessed
from the following locations (Figure 3.15):
– Bennett Springs Access (Roanoke County)
– Boat Dock/Reservoir Road (Roanoke County,
Botetourt County)
– Timberview Access (Roanoke County)
Information kiosk and land use pass payment dropbox
at Carvins Cove Bennett Spring parking area
Directional and wayfinding signage to Carvins
Cove, especially for the Bennett Springs and
Timberview parking areas, is very limited.
Currently, there is no Carvins Cove related
directional or wayfinding signage along any
corridors leading to the Bennett Springs,
Timberview nor Carvins Cove boat dock (Route 11
(Williamson) and Reservoir Road. Although the
City of Roanoke and WVWA managed the Carvins
Cove Natural Reserve, all access/parking areas
and most potential wayfinding signage locations
are located in Roanoke and Botetourt counties
along VDOT maintained roads and include:
– Carvins Cove (640) – Botetourt and Roanoke
counties
– Catawba Valley (Route 311)
– Dutch Oven (683) – Roanoke County
– Interstate 81
– Electric/419 (Roanoke County)
– Reservoir Road (648) – Botetourt and Roanoke
counties
– Thompson Memorial/Route 311 – Roanoke
County, City of Salem
– Timberview (1404) – Roanoke County
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– Williamson/Route 11 – Roanoke County
Road sign to the Bennett Springs area along Route
311/Catawba Valley Road
Programs are available to assist in the installation
of directional/wayfinding signage to outdoor
recreation and tourism destinations and travel
amenities in the region (e.g., Carvins Cove, Blue
Ridge Parkway, Bike Route 76, Explore Park, etc).
The Virginia Logos Integrated Directional Signing
Program (IDSP) was developed to provide Virginia
motorist service businesses, attractions, tourist
destinations and other specific points of interest
with a single contact if they desire to have their
location identified on a road sign along the state
controlled and maintained roadway system to
provide motorist with directional guidance and
information about their location. Relevant IDSP
signs and signing programs include the
Supplemental Guides Signs Program and Tourist-
Oriented Directional Signs.
Additionally, the VDOT Traffic Engineering
Division Memorandum T&S-150 (Signing for
Facilities on Highway Right of Way) provides
guideance on permitting trailblazer signs on
highway right of way at those locations where
they will be of service in directing traffic to a
special facility and are within a reasonable
distance of the facility (Appendix H).
Existing directional signage along Route 311/Catawba
Valley Road
VDGIF Birding and Wildlife Trail directional signage on
Carvins Cove Road (640)
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Table 3.8
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Access and Amenities
Source: RVARC
Access Name Location Amenities Locality
Bennett Springs
Parking Area
Carvins Cove Road
(Botetourt County)
parking area, information
kiosk, maps, portable toilet,
land use pass payment box
City of
Roanoke;
WVWA, VDOT
maintained
road
Timberview Parking
Area
Terminus of Timberview
Rd. (Roanoke County)
parking area, information
kiosk, maps, land use pass
payment box
City of
Roanoke,
WVWA; VDOT
maintained
road
Boat Dock Terminus of Reservoir
Rd. (Botetourt County)
parking area, information
kiosk, maps, toilets, picnic
shelters, dock dock/ramp
City of
Roanoke,
WVWA; VDOT
maintained
road
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Figure 3.14: Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Trail System
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Table 3.9
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Trail System
Source: RVARC
Trail Type Trail Length
Araminta Trail 0.7
Arrowhead Trail 1.5
Brushy Mountain Fire Road Fire Road 9.2
Buck Trail 1.6
Comet (lower) Trail 0.7
Comet (upper) Trail 1.5
Enchanted Forest Trail 0.7
Four Gorge Trail 2.2
Gauntlet Trail 2.0
Happy Valley Fire Road Fire Road 7.1
Hemlock Tunnel Trail 1.8
Hi-Dee-Hoe Trail 1.5
Horse Pen Fire Road 1.3
Hotel Trail 1.0
Jacobs Drop Fire Road 1.1
Kerncliff Fire Road 1.9
Little Bell Trail 0.3
Riley’s Loop Fire Road 0.3
Sawmill Branch Trail 1.1
School House Trail 1.3
Songbird Trail 1.9
Trough Trail 1.1
Trough (Expert) Trail 0.1
Tuck-A-Way Trail 0.9
Tunnel Fire Road 0.4
Total Trail Miles
43.3
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Figure 3.15: Carvins Cove Access /Parking
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3.1.3.3.2 Virginia’s Explore Park
Explore Park is located at Milepost 115 on the
Blue Ridge Parkway. The Explore Park trail
system, which was professionally built by
International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA)
volunteers, offers approximately 12 miles of
technical single track mountain bike and hiking
trails. Although the future of Explore Park remains
uncertain, consistent with the Roanoke Valley
Conceptual Greenway Plan and other planning
documents, the Bikeway Plan endorses the
inclusion of the planned Roanoke River Greenway
through explore Park to the Franklin County line.
See Section 3.1.2.7 for additional discussion of
Explore Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, and cycling on
National Park Service lands.
Trailhead signage at Explore Park IMBA trails in
Roanoke County
3.1.3.3.4 Other Trails
Other off road cycling trails are located within or
in close proximity to the RVAMPO study area.
These include several miles hiking/cycling trails
Greenhill Park (Roanoke County) and Fishburn
Park (City of Roanoke) and the Greenfield Center
(Botetourt County). There are also numerous
trails in Havens Wildlife Management Area in
Roanoke County, which is managed by the
Virginia Department of Game and Inland
Fisheries). Additionally, there are numerous
hiking and cycling trails in the Jefferson Nation
Forest in Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke counties.
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Figure 3.16: Explore Park Trails
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3.1.4 Ancillary Bicycle Accommodations
Ancillary facilities are the supporting facilities and
accommodations located at bicyclists’
destinations or along preferred routes. Examples
of ancillary accommodations include:
– bicycle racks
– bicycle storage areas or lockers
– showers and changing rooms
– bicycle racks on public transit
– information kiosks
3.1.4.1 Bicycle Racks and Storage
Bicycle racks are by far the most common
ancillary bicycle accommodation in the RVAMPO
study area with bicycle racks at approximately 90
locations in the RVAMPO study area (Figure 3.17).
Of these locations, the vast majority (72) are in
the City of Roanoke with the greatest
concentration of bicycle racks located in
downtown Roanoke (Figure 3.18). The remaining
bicycle rack locations include Roanoke County
City of Salem, and Town of Vinton. There are
currently no bicycle rack locations in the
Botetourt County portion of the RVAMPO study
area.
Common types of bicycle racks include grid, wave,
and inverted U, and have been installed over the
years by local governments, private businesses,
and employers (Table 3.10). While many type of
bicycle racks are available, the inverted U, or
similar style that sufficient supports a bicycle and
allows it to be secured to the rack at least two
points, is recommended in local and regional
guidance documents. However, grid style bicycle
racks continues to be the most commonly
installed type of rack by private businesses.
Since completion of the 2005 Bikeway Plan,
formal efforts to document (i.e., map) existing
bicycle racks; provide guidance and design
standards; and install additional bicycle racks at
locations throughout the region have been
initiated.
Bicycle rack location mapping and documentation
efforts include:
– Regional Bicycle Accommodations GIS Database
– RVARC Interactive Map
– RIDE Solutions Interactive Bicycle Map
– Downtown Roanoke Bicycle Parking Map
Bicycle rack design guidance and standards
include:
– City of Roanoke Street Design Guidelines
– Roanoke County Parking Standards
– Roanoke County Design Handbook
– APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines
Bicycle rack installation efforts include:
– RIDE Solutions Bicycle Rack Donation Program
(Red Rack Program)
– City of Roanoke Rack installation Program
– City of Roanoke Public Art Program
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Figure 3.17: Bicycle Rack Locations
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Table 3.10
RVAMPO Bicycle Rack Locations
Location
Covered
(Y/N)
Rack
Design Location Specifics Locality
AEP – parking lot no grid behind YWCA City of Roanoke
Campbell Avenue no wave corner of Jefferson and Campbell (north side of Campbell) City of Roanoke
Campbell Avenue no inverted U in front of Science Museum City of Roanoke
Campbell Avenue no inverted U in front of Mill Mountain Coffee City of Roanoke
Campbell Avenue – Market Building no inverted U corner of Campbell and Market St. City of Roanoke
Campbell Court (Valley Metro bus terminal) yes inverted U Campbell Ave front entrance City of Roanoke
Carilion Riverside Center yes 3 post to left of the main entrance City of Roanoke
Carilion Riverwalk Garage yes grid north end of first floor City of Roanoke
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital yes inverted U near front door, at entrance of valet parking City of Roanoke
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital yes wave inside the Emergency Room parking garage, to the left of the main entrance City of Roanoke
Carilion Terrace View Garage yes grid at the exit near the elevator City of Roanoke
Church Avenue no inverted U in front of Texas Tavern City of Roanoke
Church Avenue no inverted U in front of Tudors Biscuits City of Roanoke
Church Avenue no inverted U in front of Downtown Athletic Club City of Roanoke
Church Avenue no inverted U corner of Church and Market St City of Roanoke
City of Roanoke – Public Works Center no inverted U front entrance City of Roanoke
City of Roanoke Courthouse no inverted U Church Ave across from Oakeys City of Roanoke
Convention and Visitors Bureau no inverted U front entrance City of Roanoke
Cotton Mill Apartments – 6th and Marshall no inverted U rental office 6th and Marshall City of Roanoke
Crystal Spring Avenue no inverted U in median between Crystal Spring Avenue and Richileu, near benches City of Roanoke
Crystal Spring Elementary School no grid side of school along 27th Street City of Roanoke
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Table 3.10 (continued)
RVAMPO Bicycle Rack Locations
Location
Covered
(Y/N) Rack Design Location Specifics Locality
Crystal Spring Village no inverted U corner of Crystal Spring Avenue and 23rd St, next to Post Office. City of Roanoke
Discovery Center Mill Mountain no inverted U front entrance City of Roanoke
Family Dollar – Brandon and Edgewood no wave end of building nearest Brandon Avenue City of Roanoke
Federal Building no grid front entrance near 2nd St City of Roanoke
Fire Station – Williamson Road no wave front entrance City of Roanoke
Fork in the Alley no inverted U 2123 Crystal Spring Ave City of Roanoke
Fork in the City no inverted U front entrance 6th and Marshall City of Roanoke
Grandin Gardens yes inverted U Grandin Road near front entrance City of Roanoke
Grandin Village no inverted U Grandin Rd. in front of Roanoke Food Coop City of Roanoke
Highland Park no grid front entrance of park across from Highland Park Elementary School City of Roanoke
Huff Lane Park no grid next to softball field City of Roanoke
James Madison Middle School no grid across from visitor parking, left of main entrance. City of Roanoke
Jefferson Center no wave 6th and Luck Ave side entrance City of Roanoke
Jefferson School of Health Sciences no grid Jefferson St parking lot City of Roanoke
Kirk Avenue no inverted U in front of Kirk Ave Music Hall City of Roanoke
Library – Jackson Park Branch no grid front entrance City of Roanoke
Library – Main Branch no grid front entrance City of Roanoke
Library – Melrose Branch no grid front entrance City of Roanoke
Library – Raleigh Court Branch no grid front entrance City of Roanoke
Mill Mountain Greenway no inverted U behind Main Library / terminus of Bullitt Ave City of Roanoke
Mojo Café no wave front entrance City of Roanoke
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building no grid front entrance, top of stairs City of Roanoke
Norfolk Southern Building no grid front entrance City of Roanoke
Parking Garage – Campbell Avenue yes inverted U inside of parking garage City of Roanoke
Parking Garage – Church Avenue yes grid front entrance City of Roanoke
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Table 3.10 (continued)
RVAMPO Bicycle Rack Locations
Location
Covered (Y/N) Rack Design Location Specifics Locality
Parking Garage – Williamson Rd. no wave outside of parking garage City of Roanoke
Parking Garage – Williamson Rd. yes wave inside of parking garage City of Roanoke
Pedestrian Bridge – Market and Norfolk yes inverted U entrance to pedestrian bridge City of Roanoke
Regional Commission yes inverted U Church Ave entrance City of Roanoke
Regional Commission no inverted U Luck Ave entrance City of Roanoke
Rivers Edge Sports complex no inverted U near tennis courts City of Roanoke
Roanoke Higher Education Center no grid front entrance City of Roanoke
Roanoke Regional Airport yes grid front entrance City of Roanoke
Rotary Park Salem – Roanoke River Greenway no inverted U near kiosk City of Roanoke
Salem Avenue no inverted U corner of Salem and Wall Street City of Roanoke
Smith Park no inverted U near picnic shelter City of Roanoke
TAP – Crystal Tower no inverted U Campbell Ave parking lot City of Roanoke
Target – Valley View no grid right of front entrance, behind shopping-cart staging area. City of Roanoke
Tinker Creek Greenway no inverted U between Dale/24 and Roanoke River City of Roanoke
Towers Mall yes inverted U lower level outside main entrance City of Roanoke
Towers Mall yes inverted U lower Level near Planet Fitness City of Roanoke
Transportation Museum yes inverted U front entrance City of Roanoke
Valley Metro – Administrative Office no inverted U 1108 Campbell Ave., SE City of Roanoke
Valley Metro – Campbell Court yes inverted U Campbell Ave inside of building near Greyhound buses City of Roanoke
Verizon Building no grid Franklin Rd City of Roanoke
Vic Thomas Park no inverted U near park benches City of Roanoke
Virginia Western Community College no grid near entrance to Humanities Building City of Roanoke
Virginia Western Community College no grid behind bookstore City of Roanoke
Wachovia Tower no inverted U near entrance to parking garage City of Roanoke
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RVAMPO Bicycle Rack Locations
Source: RVARC
Location
Covered
(Y/N) Rack Design Location Specifics Locality
Washington Park Pool no grid front entrance of main building City of Roanoke
YMCA – Kirk Family no inverted U Church St entrance City of Roanoke
YMCA – Kirk Family no grid Luck Ave entrance City of Roanoke
Liberty Medical Supply yes inverted U front entrance City of Salem
Library – Salem Branch no grid front entrance City of Salem
Roanoke College some grid throughout campus City of Salem
Roanoke River Wayside – Mill Lane no inverted U near canoe launch City of Salem
Spartan Square Shopping Center no grid front entrance City of Salem
YMCA – Salem no grid front entrance City of Salem
Brambleton Center no grid parking lot Roanoke County
Cave Spring Corners no wave in front of Sally Beauty Supply Roanoke County
Hollins University no inverted U throughout campus Roanoke County
Hollins University no inverted U throughout campus Roanoke County
Library – Glenvar Branch no grid front entrance Roanoke County
Library – Hollins Branch no grid front entrance Roanoke County
Library – Hollins Branch no grid front entrance Roanoke County
Orange Market Park and Ride Lot no wave near end of Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail Greenway Roanoke County
Roanoke Athletic Club no grid front entrance Roanoke County
Roanoke County Administration Center yes wave front entrance Roanoke County
Roanoke County Administration Center yes wave rear entrance, near employee parking Roanoke County
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Offices no inverted U near front entrance Roanoke County
Tanglewood Mall no grid front entrance near Applebees Roanoke County
Library – Vinton Branch no grid front entrance Town of Vinton
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Figure 3.18: Downtown Roanoke Bicycle Rack Locations
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3.1.4.1.1 Regional Bicycle Rack Donation
Program (Red Rack Program)
In 2007, RIDE Solutions
and the Roanoke
Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission
initiated a Bicycle Rack
Donation Program
(now the Red Rack
Program) to encourage
and facilitate bicycling
as a viable means of
transportation in the
region through the donations of bicycle racks to
local businesses and other activity centers.
Qualifying area businesses and organizations can
apply to receive a free bicycle rack from RIDE
Solutions. Applications for the Bicycle Rack
Donation Program are accepted throughout the
fiscal year.
The Red Rack Program includes:
– donation of one or more bicycle racks per
applicant
– bicycle rack location assistance
– Cycling, Walking, Public Transit, and
Multimodal Information Packet
– recognition of recipients – news releases,
Regional Commission newsletter, web site,
and other media
– inclusion of bicycle rack location on the
Interactive Bicycle Map and Regional Bicycle
Accommodations Database
Since initiation of the Bicycle Rack Donations
Program more than 40 bicycle racks (and
associated alternative transportation information)
have been distributed to area businesses and
other locations.
For more information on Bicycle Rack Donation
Program contact RIDE Solutions at (540) 342-9393
or www.ridesolutions.org.
3.1.4.2 City of Roanoke Bicycle Rack Installation
Program
In recent years, the City of Roanoke has installed
numerous bicycle racks within city parks, libraries,
central business district (i.e., downtown), parking
garages, and public buildings. The City of
Roanoke’s Transportation Division is responsible
for installation of bicycle racks in the public rightsof-
way (i.e., sidewalks, parking garages) with the
Parks and Recreation Department responsible for
installation of bicycle racks in city parks. Inverted-
U style bicycle racks are the designated design
standard, with exceptions for special racks such as
public art racks.
Inverted –U style bicycle racks in the Grandin Village
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The City of Roanoke, with support from Norfolk
Western, also installed a “fix-it” bicycle
station/rack in the Church Street parking garage
which provides tools for basic bicycle
maintenance. The City of Roanoke is also working
with area businesses and stakeholders to install
additional in-street parking such as bicycle corrals
in locations throughout downtown Roanoke.
Bicycle “fix-it” station and rack in the Market
Square parking garage.
3.1.4.3 City of Roanoke Public Art Program
The City of Roanoke’s Public Arts Commission has
partnered with area cycling advocates and
stakeholders to install and promote several
“public art” bicycle racks in the city. Examples
include art pieces titled Bicycle Rack No. 9,
located in downtown Roanoke (Market St. and
Salem Ave.), and In a Tangle, located in the
Grandin Village. These pieces are included in the
Art by Bike touring route (Figure 3.5) and serve a
functioning bicycle racks for area establishments.
Additional public art installations are planned
throughout the City of Roanoke including an
installation in Highland Park in the Old Southwest
Neighborhood.
Bike Rack No.9 public art/bicycle rack on the
downtown Roanoke market
City of Roanoke Public Art Program for “In a Tangle”
bicycle rack ribbon cutting
3.1.4.4 Private Businesses
Bicycle racks installed by private businesses and
organizations represent a large portion of the
bicycle racks in the RVAMPO study area. Likely
due to factors such as availability, costs, and ease
of installation, the most common type of bicycle
rack at these locations is the grid-style rack.
Generally, grid-style bicycle racks are not
preferred by cyclists as they do not provide
sufficient support and locking points.
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While many of these racks were installed prior to
availability of newer bicycle rack designs, many
area businesses continue to purchase and install
the grid style bicycle racks. As previously noted,
the inverted-U or similar designs that provide
sufficient support and security are the preferred
bicycle rack design standard.
Grid style bicycle rack at the Virginia Museum of
Transportation
Beyond, the type or style available, bicycle racks
at many establishments in the study area are
often not located in a convenient, visible, secure,
and accessible location protected from the
elements. Additionally, cyclists often do not
properly use the rack as designed reducing the
utility of the rack and the number of bicycles a
rack can accommodate.
3.1.4.5 Bicycle Parking Guidance
The APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines provide
guidance and recommendations on bicycle
parking options, design, location, use and related
particulars. Additionally, RIDE Solutions and the
Regional Commission offer bicycle parking
guidance and assistance through the previously
referenced Red Rack Donation Program and
related outreach efforts.
Improper use of inverted-U type bicycle rack in
downtown Roanoke
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Figure 3.19: Valley Metro Bus Routes
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3.1.4.5 Public Transit – Valley Metro “Bike ‘N
Ride”
Valley Metro (Greater Roanoke Transit Service) is
the public transit service provider in the Roanoke
Valley. Valley Metro also operates the Smartway
Commuter Bus, deviated route and paratransit
services (RADAR, CORTRAN), and transit services
to area colleges (Ferrum Express, Hollins Express,
Roanoke Express). Valley Metro primarily serves
the City of Roanoke and selected areas/routes in
the City of Salem and Town of Vinton (Figure
3.19). Currently public transit service is generally
not available in Botetourt and Roanoke Counties.
However, Valley Metro does serve many areas
adjacent or in close proximity to Roanoke County,
providing potential multimodal (i.e., bike and bus)
opportunities in which cyclists bike from their
residences (or other origin) to area served by
Valley Metro or the Smartway Commuter Bus.
In the fall of 2006, as part of its Bike “n” Ride
program, Valley Metro began installing front
mounted racks with a two bicycle capacity on its
fleet of approximately 45 buses. Currently, nearly
half of Valley Metro buses are equipped with
bicycle racks. Valley Metro also allows cyclists to
bring bicycle onto buses not equipped with
bicycle racks. Currently, all Smartway Commuter
buses are now equipped with front-mounted, two
bicycle capacity racks. Additionally, Smartway
buses have been retrofitted (2010) to carry
additional bicycles in the underneath
compartments on occasions when the front
mounted racks are not sufficient to carry all
bicycles. This retrofit is the result of ongoing
dialog and compromise between Valley Metro,
MPOs (Roanoke Valley Area MPO and Blacksburg/
Christiansburg/Montgomery MPO), and area
cyclists and stakeholders. Although Valley Metro
was aware of this issue, funding was not available
to retrofit the buses with bicycle racks designed
for the underneath luggage compartments
(approximately $5,000 per rack). However,
through ongoing dialog and review of various
options, a considerably less expensive retrofit was
developed and has been well-received by
Smartway ridership. Additional information on
Valley Metro bus routes, schedules, and
instructions for using the bicycle racks are
available at www.valleymetro.com.
Valley Metro Bike N Ride ribbon cutting (2007)
Valley Metro Bike “n” Ride program bicycle rack and
advertisement
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3.2 Education, Encouragement, and Enforcement
Since completion of the 2005 Bikeway Plan for the
RVAMPO, significant progress has been made in
the areas of bicycle education, encouragement,
and enforcement. In general, bicycle education
includes a range of activities that focus on cyclists
and motorists and may include teaching cyclists of
all ages how to ride safely congested city streets,
share multi-use paths and teaching motorists how
to share the road safely with cyclists.
Encouragement involves activities and efforts to
promote cycling and include items such as Bike
Month events production of bicycle-related items
such as bike maps, wayfinding signage,
community bicycle rides, Safe Routes to School
programs, commuter incentive programs, and
related events. This section provides a general
overview and examples of education,
encouragement, and enforcement activities
implemented since the completion of the 2005
Bikeway Plan.
Cyclists illustrating the need for increased cycling
education on Colonial Avenue
3.2.1 League of American Bicyclists Bicycle
Friendly Community Workshop
In 2008, the League of American Bicyclists
conducted a Bicycle-Friendly Community
workshop in Roanoke. The workshop concluded
with a series of action items that to assist
Roanoke Valley communities in encouraging and
promoting cycling and generally becoming more
bicycle-friendly. Action items developed by the
group include:
• Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional
Commission establishing a Bicycle
Committee
• Each local jurisdiction establishing a Bicycle
Advisory Committee
• Each local jurisdiction adopting the Bikeway
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• Encouraging local interest groups to include
non-motorized transit issues in their platform
• Hosting a candidate forum
• Creating an awards program to recognize
government officials or agencies that are
instrumental in improving conditions for
cycling
• Organizing a community bike ride series
• Organizing a “big ride” with a large number of
participants including elected officials
• Notifying businesses of the availability of free
bicycle racks through the Bicycle Rack
Donation Program from RIDE Solutions and
the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional
Commission
• Launching a bike education program
• Airing television public service
announcements to educate bicyclists on how
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to ride safely and motorists on how to share
the road
• Promoting bicycle rodeos, helmet give-away
programs, and Safe Routes to
Schools projects
• Participating in VDOT and National Park
Service public meetings
• Each attendee participating in his or her
Neighborhood Plan update process
• Determining outcomes of action plan
Since the BFC workshop the majority of the action
items have been completed, initiated, are
currently underway or on-going. The following
items provide an overview of these action items,
as well as other education, encouragement, and
enforcement activities in the RVAMPO study area.
3.2.2 Bicycle Mapping
In addition to use planning, mapping and
documentation of bicycle resources are also
major education and encouragement activities.
Since completion of the 2005 Bikeway Plan, the
Regional Commission/RVAMPO, RIDE Solutions,
and local governments have developed a range
interactive and printable bicycle-related mapping
resources. Examples of these resources include:
– Bike, Hike, Bus Roanoke Valley Mobility Map
– RIDE Solutions Interactive Bicycle Map
– RIDE Solutions Bike Commuter Route Maps
– RVARC Interactive Map
– City of Roanoke Signed Bicycle Route Maps
– Roanoke Valley Greenways Interactive Map
– Roanoke Valley Greenways Individual PDF
Maps
– Carvins Cove Trail Map
– Carvins Cove Interactive Trail Map
– Mill Mountain Trail Map
– Downtown Roanoke Bicycle Parking Map
– Roanoke River Greenway Status Map
– Transportation Enhancement (TE) grant
application maps
– Trailhead kiosks maps
– Regional Bicycle Accommodations
Geodatabase
3.2.3 Bike, Hike Bus Roanoke Valley Mobility
Map
In January 2007 the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission developed the initial Bike,
Hike, Bus Roanoke Valley, Virginia “mobility” map.
The Bike, Hike, and Bus map provides a range of
bicycle, pedestrian, greenway and trail, and public
transit information and resources, and covers the
cities of Roanoke and Salem, Roanoke County,
and the Town of Vinton. Updated versions of the
Bike, Hike, and Bus map were produced in August
2007, July 2008, and August 2011. To date,
approximately 30,000 free copies of the map have
been distributed to local governments, bike
shops, businesses, and other locations throughout
the Roanoke Valley.
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3.2.4 Bike Roanoke Interactive Bicycle Map
In 2008, RIDE Solutions and the Roanoke Valley-
Alleghany Regional Commission developed the
Bike Roanoke Interactive Bike Map. The Bike
Roanoke Interactive Bicycle Map includes both
traditional and non-traditional bicycle
accommodations with an emphasis on
accommodations most useful for bicycle
commuters. The Interactive Bike Map is available
on the Bike Roanoke website.
3.2.5 Regional Bicycle Accommodations
Geodatabase
The RVAMPO has developed and maintains a
range of GIS data layers (i.e., shapefiles) to use in
various bicycle, pedestrian, greenway, and
alternative transportation planning process.
Development of the geodatabase allows for
documentation of existing bicycle
accommodations, production of printable and
interactive maps, exporting of tabular data (i.e.,
spatial attribute data), and other functions.
Bicycle-related GIS data layers developed and
maintained by the RVAMPO include:
– bicycle lanes
– wide travel lanes
– paved shoulders
– signed bicycle routes
– greenways (current and planned)
– greenway amenities (restrooms, parking, etc.)
– Share the Road signs
– shared lane markings (sharrows)
– bicycle racks
– bicycle shops
– RVAMPO Bikeway Plan Priority List
Corridors
– RVAMPO Bikeway Plan Vision List Corridors
– Carvins Cove trails
– RVAMPO Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) projects
– Carvins Cove access/parking
– Mill Mountain trails
– Greenhill Park trail
– Blue Ridge Parkway
– Blue Ridge Parkway access
– Virginia Bicycle Route 76
– LAB Bicycle Friendly Businesses
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Accommodations and associated attribute data in
the Regional Bicycle Accommodations
Geodatabase are viewable on the RVARC Online
Map and can also be displayed on printed media
(i.e., maps). Data are also available to local
governments and stakeholders for general
planning and mapping purposes.
3.2.6 Websites
The Internet is an effective way to encourage
cycling, distribute bicycle safety information, and
promote cycling related resources and events.
Currently, the primary local and regional websites
for bicycle-related information in the Roanoke
Valley include:
– Bike Roanoke (RIDE Solutions and RVARC)
– RVARC Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway
Planning (RVARC)
– Bicycle-Friendly Community (City of Roanoke)
– Roanoke Outside (Roanoke Regional
Partnership)
Other relevant and useful bicycle-related websites
include:
– State Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
Program (VDOT)
– League of American Bicyclists
– Share the Road (BikeWalk Virginia)
3.2.6.1 Bike Roanoke
Bike Roanoke, a service of RIDE Solutions and the
RVARC, provides a range of cycling-related
resources with emphasis on encouraging and
promoting cycling and multi-modal transportation
in the region. Information includes maps, bike
routes, cycling tips, cycling events, bicycle rack
donation program, bicycle friendly
business/community information, and other
resources.
3.2.6.2 RVARC Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
The Regional Commission’s Bicycle and Pedestrian
website provide a range of bicycle, pedestrian,
and greenway planning resources and
information including news; bike/ped plans,
policies, and studies; interactive and printable
maps; paving schedules; and other resources.
3.2.6.3 City of Roanoke Bicycle-Friendly
Community
The Bicycle-Friendly Community webpage,
maintained by the City of Roanoke Planning,
Building, and Development Department, provides
information on the City of Roanoke’s effort to be
designated as a Bicycle-Friendly Community and
associated resources. The site provides safety
information (brochures, videos, etc.), bicyclerelated
planning documents, greenway and trail
information, and links to other useful websites.
3.2.6.4 Roanoke Outside
Roanoke Outside, developed and maintained by
the Roanoke Regional Partnership, is a one-stop
portal for information on outdoor recreation and
active living opportunities in the greater Roanoke
Region. The site provides a range of cyclingrelated
information including bike commuting,
on-road recreational, and mountain biking.
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Figure 3.20: Bike Roanoke Interactive Bicycle Map
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3.2.7 PSA’s, Brochures, Guides, Videos, and
Media Coverage
In recent years, several local and regional bicycleeducation
and safety guidance documents,
resources, and guides have been developed to
promote, encourage, and facilitate bicycling in the
Roanoke area.
Guide to Safe Cycling (City of Roanoke Bicycle
Advisory Committee)
Guide to Bicycle Commuting in the Roanoke and
New River Valleys (RVARC and RIDE Solutions)
Greenway Etiquette Video (Roanoke Valley
Greenway Commission)
Bike Roanoke Media Coverage (RIDE Solutions)
Sharing the Road in Virginia Pocket Guide
(BikeWalk Virginia)
While many of these resources are available
Online, the Regional Commission and RIDE
Solutions also maintain a supply of many of the
printed resources available including the Bike,
Hike, Bus map, Sharing the Road in Virginia Pocket
Guide, and the City of Roanoke Guide to Safe
Cycling brochure. The Regional Commission also
maintains and distributes outreach and education
material from other local, regional, state, and
federal agencies (FHWA, VDOT, VDH, VDRPT), as
well as cycling advocacy groups (Bike League,
APBP).
BikeWalk Virginia Sharing the Road in Virginia Pocket
Guide
3.2.8 Regional Bike Awards
In 2009, the RVARC initiated a regional Bike
Awards program to recognize individuals in the
greater Roanoke Valley area who are improving
the opportunities for bicycling as a form of
transportation, either through their individual
effort and example as a cycling enthusiast, or
through their professional work. Each year the
Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee selects
winners for the two regional Bike Awards – Bike
Hero Award and Extraordinary Bike Professional
Award.
The Bike Hero Award is awarded by the Roanoke-
Valley Alleghany Regional Commission’s Bicycle
Advisory Committee to an individual who has
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shown dedication to the use and advocacy of the
bicycle as a transportation alternative in their
day-to-day activities, their work in the community
to improve bicycle accommodations, and their
encouragement through advocacy or by example
for others to replace vehicle trips with bicycle
trips. The Extraordinary Bicycle Professional
Award is given to an employee in the public or
private sector who has shown remarkable
leadership in encouraging the use of bicycling as a
transportation alternative. The award is given
once per year and recognizes work in a broad
range of activities. Additional information on the
Regional Bike Awards Program is available at
www.bikeroanoke.com.
2010 Bike Hero Award recipient
3.2.9 APBP Professional Development Series
Webinars
Each year since 2009, the Regional Commission
has hosted Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle
Professionals (APBP) Professional Development
Series webinars. APBP webinars are provided at
no cost to participants open to all interested
parties. Webinar attendees generally include a
mix of staff (local, regional, state), cycling
advocates, and other stakeholders. Beyond the
educational material presented in the webinars,
they also provide an opportunity and forum for
attendees to discussion various cycling-related
issues. Additional information on the APBP
Profession Development webinars is available at
www.apbp.org.
3.2.10 Planners and Engineers Ride
In 2009, the Regional Commission and Regional
Bicycle Advisory Committee organized the
inaugural “Planners and Engineers Bike Ride.”
These rides are generally conducted quarterly and
focus on a different area, route, or issue. These
rides provide a range of benefits including
discussion of possible or needed bicycle
accommodations; route development;
fieldwork/groundtruthing; and increasing staff
and stakeholder familiarity with on-street cycling
and related issues.
Inaugural Planner and Engineers Ride (2009)
participants
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Figure 3.21: Planners and Engineers Ride Route
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3.2.11 Bike Month
Each May Bike Month events are held throughout
the region. RIDE Solutions, a program of the
Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission, is
the lead entity responsible for coordinating and
conducting local and regional Bike Month events.
Examples of past bike month events include
• Bike to Work Day
• Valley Metro bus tours and demonstrations
on using the bus bicycle racks
• Bicycle inspections
• Clean Commute Challenges
• Mayor’s Ride
• Art by Bike Tours
• Bicycle Friendly Business workshop
• Ciclovia
Additional Bike Month information is available
from RIDE Solutions and Bike Roanoke.
Bike Month/Clean Commute Day activities 2007
Bike Roanoke Notice of Violation
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Figure 3.22: Mayor’s Bike Ride 2010 Route
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3.2.12 Safe Routes to School
The Virginia Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS)
is a federally-funded program administered by the
Virginia Department of Transportation that
encourages more walking and biking to school
through education and promotional activities, as
well as engineering improvements to create a
safer walking and biking environment. Only
elementary and middle schools (K-8) are eligible
for SRTS funding. The Virginia SRTS Program
funds two types of activities for the
implementation of School Travel Plans. These
include:
• Non-infrastructure “programs” – activities
that educate, facilitate, or encourage safe walking
and bicycling for students. These can include inschool
safety education, public outreach
activities, traffic enforcement, and education on
the benefits of walking and bicycling and other
related activities. These are also referred to as
“program” grants and are eligible for up to
$25,000 in funding.
• Infrastructure “projects” – improvements to
the physical or ‘built’ walking and bicycling
environment around schools and may include
improvements such as installing sidewalks or
crosswalks, fixing hazards, spot improvement, and
traffic calming in or near school zones.
Development of a School Travel Plan (also
referred to as a Safe Routes to School Plan or
Action Plan) is required component in advance of
any funding application to the Virginia Safe
Routes to School (SRTS) Program. A School Travel
Plan is a written document that outlines a school
community’s intentions for making travel to and
from school more sustainable and safe.
Several Schools in the MPO study area have
received SRTS funding since 2005. The City of
Roanoke and Roanoke City Public Schools were
awarded three Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
grants from the Virginia Department of
Transportation in 2007. Two pilot schools have
been chosen for the program – Addison Middle
School and Forest Park Elementary School. A
$25,000 non-infrastructure program grant was
awarded for training a physical education teacher
on the Bike Smart Virginia curriculum, purchasing
bicycles and helmets to teach students how to
ride safely, as well as conducting educational
activities with their families. Two pilot schools
have been chosen for the program – Addison
Middle School and Forest Park Elementary School.
Two project (infrastructure) grants totaling
$544,653 will be used to provide infrastructure
improvements around two schools and in the
surrounding neighborhoods. Projects will include
new shared-use path connections, new lighting
along the Lick Run greenway in Washington Park,
and infill sidewalk construction in the
neighborhoods.
In 2008, Roanoke County and Roanoke County
Schools were awarded $ 17,610 noninfrastructure
“program” grant for William Bryd
Middle School (Note: Town of Vinton residents
attend Roanoke County Schools). Program grant
funding was used for SRTS Plan development,
purchase of bicycles and storage containers, and
to implement the bicycle education and safety
curriculum. In 2008, Roanoke County Schools also
applied for a $395,808 SRTS “project”
(infrastructure) grant for safety improvements to
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streets surrounding the William Byrd campus and
formal connections between the Wolf Creek
Greenway and the school campus. Requested
improvements include traffic control devices,
pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements
and off-street (i.e., greenway) accommodations.
VDOT did not fund the infrastructure grant
request. The William Byrd SRTS Travel Plan is
available at www.rvarc.org/bike.
The City of Salem also received a noninfrastructure
program grant in 2008 to develop a
Safe Routes to School Travel Plan. The City of
Salem also applied SRTS “project” (infrastructure)
grant for sidewalk and safety improvements to
near Carver Elementary School Andrew Lewis
Middle School.
The Bikeway Plan encourages local governments
and school systems to continue to implement or
develop Safe Routes to School programs and
pursue funding for needed structure
improvements to encourage increased cycling or
walking to school.
3.3 Evaluation and Planning
A range of local, regional, and state planning is
available to provide guidance on improving
bicycling conditions in the region. Since the 2005
Update of the Bikeway Plan considerable progress
has been in efforts to better accommodate cyclist
within the regional transportation and greenway
network and generally promote and encourage
cycling in the region. As noted in Section 1, a
major component of the Bikeway Plan is
documentation and evaluation of progress and
planning for future improvements. Section 2
provides an overview of the primary planning and
guidance documents and resources available in
the region. Major evaluation efforts and
processes in place in the region include, but are
not limited to:
• Regional Bicycle Accommodations
Geodatabase (see Section 3)
• Roanoke Valley Greenways Geodatabase
• Regional Greenway and Trail User Count
Program
• Roanoke River Greenway Status Map
• Bicycle Friendly Business Designation
• Bicycle Friendly Community Designations
• Regional Bicycle Suitability Study
3.3.1 Regional Bicycle Accommodations
Geodatabase
See Section 3.2.5 for discussion of the Regional
Bicycle Accommodations Geodatabase.
3.3.2 Roanoke Valley Greenways Geodatabase
In addition to the Regional Bicycle
Accommodation Database, the Regional
Commission also maintains a Roanoke Valley
Geodatabase to document and map greenway
progress and amenities. Greenway facilities and
amenities in the Regional Greenways
Geodatabase are uploaded to the Roanoke Valley
Greenways Interactive Map for public viewing and
guidance. Information included in the greenways
geodatabase includes:
– existing greenways
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– planned/proposed greenways
– greenway distances
– greenway access points and parking areas
– information kiosks
– shelters
– picnic shelters/tables
– public restrooms
– canoe launch areas
– exercise equipment
– interpretative signage
3.3.3 Regional Greenway and Trail User Count
Program
In 2009 the Regional Commission initiated the
Regional Greenway and Trail User Count Program
to obtain baseline data (i.e., current use) for
general planning and maintenance purposes and
to compare to future use as the greenway
network is expanded, connected, and promoted.
The count program utilizes both automatic
infrared and magnetic counters that provide a
range of information on trail use data including
total number of counts; date and time of each
count, and hourly, weekly, and yearly summaries,
which can be displayed in various table, charts,
and graphs.
Currently, infrared counters, which count all trail
users (pedestrian, bicyclists) are in place at two
locations along the Roanoke River Greenway
(near Rivers Edge Sports Complex; and 17th St). A
magnetic counter, which counts only bicyclists, is
also in place on the Four Gorges Trail in the
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve. Additionally an
infrared counter collected data on the
Appalachian Trail (between Route 311 parking lot
and McAfees Knob) during 2010 and 2011.
Periodic use counts have also been conducted on
the Murray Run Greenway and Lick Run
Greenway. Figures 3.23 and 3.24 provide
examples of trail use data available for area
greenways and trails.
TRAFx infrared trail counter and housing
TRAFx trail counter on Roanoke River Greenway in
Salem (Riverside Drive)
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Figure 3.23: DataNet Trail Counter Data Management Website
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Figure 3.24: Roanoke River Greenway Use Data
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3.3.4 Bicycle Friendly Business and Community
Designations
The League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly
America programs include several bicycle-friendly
programs and designations including:
– Bicycle Friendly Business
– Bicycle Friendly Community
– Bicycle Friendly University
– Bicycle Friendly State
Each application to the Bicycle Friendly America
program is reviewed by a panel of national bicycle
experts and several local reviewers are consulted
to share their perspectives of the applicant.
The Bicycle Friendly Community Program (BFC)
provides incentives, hands-on assistance, and
award recognition for communities that actively
support bicycling. In 2010, the City of Roanoke
was designated a BFC at the Bronze Level,
becoming one of only five BFC in Virginia
(Alexandria, Arlington, Charlottesville,
Harrisonburg, and Roanoke). Additional
information on the LAB Bicycle Friendly America
program is available at www.bikeleague.org.
The Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) program
recognizes employers’ efforts to encourage a
more bicycle friendly atmosphere for employees
and customers. The program honors innovative
bike-friendly efforts and provides technical
assistance and information to help companies and
organizations become even better for bicyclists.
This new initiative complements the League’s
Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) program, which
has been recognizing cities and towns for their
bicycle friendliness since 2003.
In 2008, the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional
Commission became the first League of American
Bicyclists designated BFB in Virginia (as of 2012,
there are 24 total BFB in Virginia). Other BFB in
Roanoke include ShareBike (2010), Carilion
Riverside Center (2012), and East Coasters (2012).
The Regional Commission and RIDE Solutions
offer information and assistance to area
businesses interested in BFB designation.
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SECTION 4: CORRIDORS FOR CONSIDERATION OF
BICYCLE ACCOMMODATION
Section 4 provides an overview of the Priority
Lists and Vision Lists of corridors for consideration
of bicycle accommodations for each locality
within the RVAMPO study area. This section also
references other state, regional, and local plans
and policies relevant to the planning and
provision of bicycle accommodations in the study
area (see also Section 2).
While Priority and Vision lists of corridors have
been developed, the Bikeway Plan generally
endorses consideration of efforts to better
accommodate cyclists on all corridors in the MPO
study area, regardless of inclusion on the Bikeway
Plan Priority and/or Vision lists, and installation of
appropriate accommodation(s), where
practicable, through a range of approaches
(Sections 2 and 3). Moreover, specific
accommodations are not recommended for
Priority or Vision lists corridors. Instead,
appropriate bicycle accommodation(s) should be
considered and installed based on locationspecific
characteristics (i.e., context sensitive
design), geometric and operational design
parameters, and other considerations.
As previously noted the Bikeway Plan for the
RVAMPO should be used in conjunction with
other state, regional, and local plans, policies, and
practices to better accommodate cyclists within
the regional transportation network. Examples
include but are not limited to the following
documents:
– RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Plan
– City of Roanoke Complete Streets Policy
– City of Roanoke Street Design Guideline
– Annual Paving Schedules (local governments)
– CTB Policy for Integrating Bicycle and
Pedestrian Accommodations
– VDOT State Bicycle Policy Plan
– VDOT annual paving schedule
– VDOT Maintenance and Construction Policy
(VDOT has set goal of spending a minimum of
2 percent of a district’s asset number 400 and
associated paving activities budget on paved
shoulders)
4.1 RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Plan
(2012-2015)
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is
a 4-year financial program that describes the
schedule for obligating federal funds to state and
local projects. The TIP contains federal funding
information for all modes of transportation
including highways, transit and pedestrian
facilities. Additionally, the TIP also reflects
projects and priorities identified in the RVAMPO
Long Range Transportation Plan. The RVAMPO
works closely with the Virginia Departments of
Transportation (VDOT) and Rail & Public
Transportation (VDRPT), as well as local transit
operators (Valley Metro, RADAR), to update and
amend the TIP each year as funding conditions
change.
Projects listed in the RVAMPO TIP include spot
improvements (bridges, intersections, crosswalks,
etc.) as well as corridors improvements along
portions of a roadway (widening, construction,
etc). Projects from the 2012-2015 TIP are
provided in Table 4.1 (spot improvements) and
4.2 (corridor improvements) and Figure 4.1. TIP
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project are also available at
www.rvarc.org/mpo/tip.htm.
4.2 City of Roanoke Complete Streets Policy
As discussed in Section 2, in 2008 the City of
Roanoke adopted a “complete streets” policy
(Appendix E). Through this policy, the City of
Roanoke seeks to ensure that all transportation
agencies within the City shall routinely plan, fund,
design, construct, operate, and maintain their
streets according to the Complete Street
principles of the City’s Street Design Guidelines,
creating an attractive connected multimodal
network that balances the needs of all users,
except where there are demonstrated exceptional
circumstances. More specifically, the Street
Design Guidelines encourage bicycle
accommodation along all arterial and collector
streets. Additionally, bicycle accommodation on
local streets should be provided within the travel
lanes shared with motor vehicles and no
additional markings, signage, or pavement should
be provided unless a designated bicycle route
requires the use of a local street. All corridors
covered by the City of Roanoke’s Complete
Streets Policy are listed in Table 4.4.
4.3 Annual Paving Schedules
As previously noted, the cities of Roanoke and
Salem, and the Town of Vinton are responsible for
roadway maintenance and construction within
their respective jurisdictions. As outlined in
Section 3, the City of Roanoke has made
significant progress in the provision of bicycle
accommodations through its annual paving
program. Also as previously noted, VDOT is
responsible for roadway maintenance and
construction in Botetourt and Roanoke counties.
Despite numerous requests over a several year
period by the RVAMPO and local government
staff, VDOT has been unable or unwilling to
provide a copy of the Salem District’s annual
paving schedule to allow for review and
development of possible bicycle accommodations
along corridors slated for maintenance.
4.4 VDOT Policies and Plans
As previously noted, VDOT has developed several
guidance documents and policies related to
bicycle accommodation. While VDOT policies are
be in place, the provision of bicycle
accommodation on VDOT maintained roads in the
RVAMPO study area has been minimal with
limited documentation of the application of the
various VDOT plans, policies, and procedures for
accommodating cyclists (e.g., CTB Policy for
Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian
Accommodations, VDOT Maintenance and
Construction Policy, annual paving schedule, etc.)
The Bikeway Plan encourages greater cooperation
between VDOT, RVAMPO, and local governments
on efforts, strategies, and opportunities for
accommodating cyclists in the RVAMPO study
area.
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Figure 4.1: RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Program 2012-2015 Projects
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Table 4.1
RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Program
2012-2015 (Spot Improvements)
UPC System Jurisdiction Project Limits
79039 INTERSTATE
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
RTE 81 – INTERIM SAFETY/OPERATIONAL
IMPROVEMENTS AT EXIT 150
N/A
97577 INTERSTATE
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
RTE 11 BRIDGE (STR# 3212) I-81 NBL OVER RTE 11
93082 INTERSTATE
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
I-81 PAVING AND GUARDRAIL UPGRADES AT EXIT
150
INTERCHANGE AREA AT EXIT 150
77300 PRIMARY
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
RTE 11 – REPLACE STRUCTURE OVER TINKER CREEK
(STR# 1012)
0.15 MILE EAST RTE 1039 (0.09 MILE)
77302 PRIMARY
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
RTE 11 – REPLACE STRUCTURE OVER TINKER CREEK
(STR# 1013)
0.38 MILE EAST RTE 822 (0.09 MILE)
90086 SECONDARY
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
RTE 738 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER GLADE CREEK (STR # 6142
AND 6143)
90086 SECONDARY
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
RTE 738 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER GLADE CREEK (STR # 6142
AND 6143)
17993 SECONDARY
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
RTE 738 (WEBSTER BRICK RD) BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION (STR# 6141)
0.043 MI SOUTH of RTE 607 NORTH TO 0.069 MI NORTH
OF RTE 607 NORTH (0.112 MI)
80518 INTERSTATE
CITY OF
ROANOKE
I-581 – INTERIM SAFETY/OPERATIONAL
IMPROVEMENTS AT ELM AVE
FROM: SB RAMP ACCESSING ELM AVENUE TO: 6TH STREET
TO JEFFERSON STREET ON ELM AVENUE
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RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Program
2012-2015 (Spot Improvements)
UPC System Jurisdiction Project Limits
93194 MISCELLANEOUS
CITY OF
ROANOKE
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL –
MONTEREY ES TO
BRECKINRIDGE MS
WINSLOW DRIVE AND PRESTON AVENUE TO OLIVER ROAD AND OAKLAWN
DRIVE
71725 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE
10TH STREET – CONSTRUCT 2-
STAGE X-ING WITH WARNING
DEVICES
FROM: 130′ S. SYRACUSE AVE. TO: 110′ S. SYRACUSE AVE.
71741 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE
RIVERLAND ROAD –
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
FROM: INT. OF GARDEN CITY BOULEVARD TO: 0.08 MILE EAST OF INT.
WITH BENNINGTON STREET (0.24 MILE)
59794 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE
CITY OF ROANOKE –
RENOVATION OF N&W RAILWAY
STATION
USE OF PASSENGER STATION FOR VISITOR’S CENTER AND MUSEUM
72794 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE
DR. MLK, JR. BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT
FROM: SALEM AVE. TO: CENTRE AVE.(0.10 MILE)
75255 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE
O. WINSTON LINK MUSEUM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS MUSEUM COMPONENTS
87187 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL –
ADDISON MS
AREA WITHIN 1.2 MILES OF ADDISON MS – SIDEWALK AND GREENWAY
CONNECTIONS
95178 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE
RTE 460 (ORANGE AVE)-RTE
460/BLUE HILLS E/WB LT LANESSIGNAL
FROM: RTE 460 AT BLUE HILLS DR TO: MEXICO WAY (0.25 MI)
98229 ENHANCEMENT
CITY OF
SALEM
ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY PH. C504 (2C MOYER CONNECTOR)
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RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Program
2012-2015 (Spot Improvements)
UPC System Jurisdiction Project Limits
78751 URBAN CITY OF
SALEM
RTE 11 (COLORADO ST) BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT OVER ROANOKE
RIVER
N/A
97199 URBAN CITY OF
SALEM
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL –
ANDREW LEWIS MS
E. 4TH STREET AND S. COLLEGE AVENUE TO WALNUT STREET AND
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
975600 INTERSTATE ROANOKE
COUNTY
I-81 SB RAMP TO I-581 SB (STR#
14891)
I-81 SB TO I-581 SB
975760 INTERSTATE ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 112 WILDWOOD ROAD (STR
#14865)
I-81 OVER WILDWOOD ROAD
97580 INTERSTATE ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 112 WILDWOOD ROAD (STR
#14863)
I-81 OVER WILDWOOD ROAD
97581 INTERSTATE ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 641 TEXAS HOLLOW ROAD
(STR #14861)
I-81 OVER TEXAS HOLLOW ROAD
87694 PRIMARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 11 (W. MAIN STREET) –
DEMOLITION OF BLDGS,
BRIDGES, ETC.
PARCEL 57 AT INT. RTE 11 AND 777
82193 PRIMARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 220 – BRIDGE OVER BACK
CREEK (STR#1039)
FROM: 4.45 MILE RTE 419 TO: 3.68 MILE FRANKLIN COUNTY LINE
77305 PRIMARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 116 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
OVER BACK CREEK
0.10 MILE NORTH RTE 939 (0.24 MI)
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2012-2015 (Spot Improvements)
Source: RVAMPO TIP 2012-2015
UPC System Jurisdiction Project Limits
95658 PRIMARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 419 ELECTRIC ROAD –
UPGRADE SIGNAL AT RTE 221
INTERSECTION OF RTE 419 AND RTE 221
93160 URBAN TOWN OF
VINTON
WALNUT AVENUE
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
WALNUT AVENUE AT 8TH STREET
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Table 4.2
RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Program
2012-2015 (Corridor Improvements)
UPC System Jurisdiction Project Limit
18719 SECONDARY
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
RTE 652 (MOUNTAIN PASS ROAD) –
RECONSTRUCTION (CURVE IMPROVEMENTS)
FROM: 0.09 MILE WEST RTE 658 SOUTH TO: 0.06 MILE EAST
RTE 658 SOUTH (0.15 MILE)
18721 SECONDARY
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
RTE 652 – RECONSTRUCTION (CURVE
IMPROVEMENTS)
FROM: 0.06 MILE WEST RTE 653 TO: 0.07 MILE EAST RTE 653
(0.13 MILE)
52803 SECONDARY
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
RTE 779 (CATAWBA RD) – INTERS IMP & BRIDGE
OVER TINKER CREEK
FROM: 0.19 MILE EAST RTE 672 EAST TO: 0.24 MILE WEST RTE
672 EAST (0.4213 MILE)
53097 INTERSTATE
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
I-81 – WIDEN FROM 4 TO 8 LANES – PE & RW
ONLY
FROM: 0.28 MILE SOUTH OF RTE 648 MP 147.45 TO: 0.79 MILE
NORTH OF RTE 779E 220 – MP 152.4 (4.9 MILE)
75910 INTERSTATE
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
I-81 – IMPROVEMENTS FOR SAFETY &
CONGESTION AT EXIT 150
FROM: 0.15 MILE NORTH RTE 1039 (AT NS RR) TO: RTE 653
(1.65 MILE)
92691 INTERSTATE
BOTETOURT
COUNTY
I-81 CONCRETE
UNDERSEALING/PAVING/GUARDRAIL
UPGRADES RTE 779 BRIDGE, RTE 640 BRIDGE (9.64 MILE)
688 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE 13TH STREET AND HOLLINS ROAD – 4 LANE
FROM: JAMISON AVE TO: 0.05 MILE NORTH INT. ORANGE AVE
(0.957 MILE)
16595 INTERSTATE
CITY OF
ROANOKE I-581 – VALLEY VIEW INTERCHANGE PHASE II
FROM: 0.881 MILE NORTH OF I-581 MP144.5 TO:
HERSHBERGER ROAD
19029 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE
COLONIAL AVENUE TO BRANDON AVENUE
(0.30 MILE) WONJU STREET – TRAFFIC/SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
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2012-2015 (Corridor Improvements)
UPC System Jurisdiction Project Limit
80558 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS ON
HERSHBERGER ROAD FROM COVE ROAD TO: WILLIAMSON ROAD
80560 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE
DEVELOP NORFOLK AVENUE TO URBAN 3
LANES FROM: CAMPBELL AVE TO: WISE AVE
80561 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE
DEVELOP ORANGE AVENUE TO URBAN 6
LANES FROM: 11TH STREET TO: GUS NICKS BLVD (1.05 MILE)
93116 URBAN
CITY OF
ROANOKE HERSHBERGER ROAD LANDSCAPING FROM: COVE ROAD TO: RUTGERS STREET
93201 ENHANCEMENT
CITY OF
ROANOKE
EXISTING PARKING LOT AT 13TH STREET TO
EXISTING TINKER CREEK TRAIL ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY
93201 ENHANCEMENT
CITY OF
ROANOKE
ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY – TINKER CREEK
GREENWAY CONNECTION 13TH STREET PARKING LOT TO UNDERHILL AVE
8753 URBAN
CITY OF
SALEM
RTE 460 (EAST MAIN STREET) – WIDEN TO 3
LANES WITH CURB & SIDEWALK
FROM: RTE 311 (THOMPSON MEMORIAL BLVD) TO: 0.05 MILE
EAST INTERSECTION KESSLER MILL ROAD (1.23 MILE)
12532 URBAN
CITY OF
SALEM
RTE 460 (EAST MAIN STREET) û WIDEN TO 4
LNS, CURB, GUTTER, SWLK, REPLACE BR
FROM: 0.013 MILE EAST OF KESSLER MILL ROAD TO: 0.145
EAST RTE 419 (NORTH) (ELECTRIC ROAD) (0.38 MILE)
56409 URBAN
CITY OF
SALEM
CONSTRUCTION OF 7 MILE
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN
FROM: WESTERN LIMITS OF GREEN HILL PARK TO: ECL CITY
OF SALEM
72658 URBAN
CITY OF
SALEM
MASON CREEK GREENWAY – 5 MILE
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN TRAIL
FROM: CITY OF SALEM PARALLELING MASON CREEK AT
BRANCH DRIVE TO: CITY OF ROANOKE
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2012-2015 (Corridor Improvements)
UPC System Jurisdiction Project Limit
86530 URBAN CITY OF
SALEM
CONSTRUCT SHARED USE PATHWAY FROM: MILL LANE TO: KINGSMILL DRIVE
92944 ENHANCEME
NT
CITY OF
SALEM
COLORADO STREET TO ROTARY PARK AT RTE
419
ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY
93200 ENHANCEME
NT
CITY OF
SALEM
MILL LANE TO EDDY STREET ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY
16596 INTERSTATE MULTIPLE I-73 PROPOSED CORRIDOR LOCATION
ALIGNMENT-PE ONLY
FROM: ROANOKE TO NORTH CAROLINA LINE
3672 SECONDARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 601 (HOLLINS ROAD) – RECONSTRUCTION
& BRIDGE OVER TINKER CREEK
N/A
15187 SECONDARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 1662 (MCVITTY RD)-RECON & REPL
BRIDGE OVER MUD LICK CK
FROM: INT OF RTE 1663 TO: INT OF RTE 419 (0.47 MILE)
15189 SECONDARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 720 (COLONIAL AVENUE) –
RECONSTRUCTION
FROM: 0.05 MILE WEST RTE 687 TO: RTE 419 (0.58 MILE)
15190 SECONDARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 688 (COTTON HILL ROAD) –
RECONSTRUCTION
FROM: 0.09 MILE SOUTH RTE 221 TO: 0.15 MILE SOUTH RTE
934 (0.61 MILE)
16591 INTERSTATE ROANOKE
COUNTY
I-81 – WIDEN FROM 4 TO 8 LANES – PE ONLY FROM: 0.047 MILE NORTH OF BUTT HOLLOW ROAD (RTE 641)
MP 135.9 TO: 0.20 MILE NORTH OF GOODWIN AVENUE (RTE
635) MP 138.6 (2.566 MILE)
16593 INTERSTATE ROANOKE
COUNTY
I-81 – WIDEN FROM 4 TO 8 LANES – PE ONLY FROM: 0.881 MILE NORTH OF I-581 MP 144.5 TO: 0.28 MILE
SOUTH OF RTE 648 MP 147.45 (3 MILE)
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2012-2015 (Corridor Improvements)
UPC System Jurisdiction Project Limit
17698 PRIMARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 11/460 (W. MAIN STREET)- WIDEN TO 4-
LN W/CURB, GUTTER, AND RAISED MEDIAN
FROM: 0.055 MILE EAST OF WCL SALEM TO: 0.10 MILE WEST
RTE 830 (2.188 MILE)
18723 SECONDARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 613 (MERRIMAN ROAD) – RECONST. &
WIDEN DRAINAGE STRUCTURE AT STREAM
N/A
50006 PRIMARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 221 – RECONSTRUCT TO 4 LANES – RW FROM: 0.02 MILE SOUTH RTE 688 TO: 0.92 MILE NORTH RTE
688 (0.94 MILE)
53094 INTERSTATE ROANOKE
COUNTY
I-81 – WIDEN FROM 4 TO 8 LANES – PE ONLY FROM: 0.20 MILE NORTH OF GOODWIN AVENUE (RTE 635)
MP 138.6 TO: 0.75 MILE NORTH OF THOMPSON MEMORIAL
DRIVE (RTE 311) MP 140.9 (2.5 MILE)
53095 INTERSTATE ROANOKE
COUNTY
I-81 – WIDEN FROM 4 TO 8 LANES – PE ONLY FROM: 0.75 MILE NORTH OF THOMPSON MEMORIAL DRIVE
(RTE 311) MP 140 TO: 0.786 MILE SOUTH OF I-581 MP 143.1
(2.2 MILE)
53096 INTERSTATE ROANOKE
COUNTY
I-81 – WIDEN FROM 4 TO 8 LANES – PE ONLY FROM: 0.786 MILE SOUTH OF I-581 MP 143.1 TO: 0.881 MILE
NORTH OF I-581 MP 144.5 (1.667 MILE)
80056 INTERSTATE ROANOKE
COUNTY
I-73 ENGINEERING AND RIGHT-OF-WAY ROANOKE COUNTY
91191 ENHANCEME
NT
ROANOKE
COUNTY
ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY FRPM: ROANOKE CITY EASTERN LIMIT TO: BLUE RIDGE
PARKWAY/EXPLORE PARK
95812 PRIMARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 221 – RECONSTRUCT TO 4 LANES – CN FROM: 0.02 MILE SOUTH RTE 688 TO: 1.93 MILE SOUTH RTE
419 (0.82 MILE)
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Table 4.2 (continued)
RVAMPO Transportation Improvement Program
2012-2015 (Corridor Improvements)
Source: RVAMPO TIP 2012-2015
UPC System Jurisdiction Project Limit
96139 PRIMARY ROANOKE
COUNTY
RTE 221 – RECONSTRUCT TO 4 LANES – CN FROM: 0.02 MILE SOUTH RTE 688 TO: 0.92 MILE NORTH RTE
688 (0.94 MILE)
97171 ENHANCEME
NT
ROANOKE
COUNTY
GREEN HILL PARK TO MILL LANE ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY
76677 URBAN TOWN OF
VINTON
WALNUT AVENUE – UPGRADE CORRIDOR WITH
CURB, GUTTER, BIKE LANES & SIDEWALK
FROM: WCL TO: LEE AVENUE
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4.5 Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision Lists
Corridors
As previously noted, the Bikeway Plan for the
RVAMPO generally endorses consideration of
efforts to better accommodate cyclists on all
corridors in the MPO study area, regardless of
inclusion the roadways on the Bikeway Plan
Priority List Vision lists for the respective MPO
localities. However, the Priority and Vision lists
will assist in prioritizing corridors within the
RVAMPO study area to receive limited funding for
needed improvements.
Corridors comprising the Priority List generally
form the foundation of the current and/or
planned bikeway system in the RVAMPO with
Vision List corridors supporting the framework of
the Priority List and fill in any gaps in connectivity.
In developing the Priority and Vision lists of
corridors for consideration of bicycle
accommodation the RVAMPO sought input and
guidance from a range of stakeholders including
local government staff, the Regional Bicycle
Advisory Committee, Roanoke Valley Greenway
Commission, area cyclists, and the general public
(see Bicycle User Survey summary in Section 5).
The roadways included in the Priority and Vision
lists generally serve to connect the regional
transportation network to activity centers (e.g.,
employment centers, commercial/retail, public
spaces, etc.), area greenways, transit systems,
and other points of interest or destinations in the
RVAMPO study area. Additionally the lists include
many popular recreational cycling routes. Priority
and Vision corridors for each RVAMPO locality are
provided in Table 4.3-4.7 and Figure 4.2).
Additionally, these corridors and associated
attribute data (e.g., road segment, speed limit,
existing bicycle accommodation(s), design
geometrics, etc.) are viewable on the RVARC
Online Map available at
www.rvarc.org/onlinemap (Figure 4.3).
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Figure 4.2: Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
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Figure 4.3: RVARC Online Map
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Table 4.3
Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
Botetourt County
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
ALTERNATE US220
(CLOVERDALE RD)
ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
US 11 PRIORITY Botetourt County Roanoke County No
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
US460 VISION National Park
Service (Botetourt
County)
Roanoke County No
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY US460 MPO BOUNDARY VISION National Park
Service (Botetourt
County)
No No
CATAWBA (779) US220 (ROANOKE RD) MPO BOUNDARY PRIORITY Botetourt County No No
LEE HIGHWAY/US 11 ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
STONEY BATTERY
ROAD
PRIORITY Botetourt County Roanoke County No
MOUNTAIN PASS (652) US11 (LEE HWY) US460 VISION Botetourt County No No
READ MOUNTAIN (654) ALTERNATE US220
(CLOVERDALE RD)
US 11 PRIORITY Botetourt County No No
RESERVOIR (648) ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
TERMINUS RURAL, CCNR Botetourt County Roanoke County Carvins Cove
Trails
SANDERSON (605) ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
READ MOUNTAIN PRIORITY Botetourt County Roanoke County No
STONEY BATTERY (651) US11 (LEE HWY) MPO BOUNDARY VISION Botetourt County No No
US 220 GLEBE (675) MPO BOUNDARY VISION Botetourt County No No
US 220 (ROANOKE RD) US11 (LEE HWY) GLEBE (675) PRIORITY Botetourt County No No
VALLEY (779) US11 (LEE HWY) MPO BOUNDARY PRIORITY Botetourt County No No
WEBSTER (738) US460 US460 VISION Botetourt County No No
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Table 4.4
Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
City of Roanoke
STREET FROM TO
BIKEWAY
PLAN LOCALITY
INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
10TH NW MOORMAN SALEM VISION City of Roanoke No No
10TH SW MOORMAN ORANGE PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Lick Run
10TH SW SALEM CAMPBELL VISION City of Roanoke No No
13TH SE JAMISON WISE PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Tinker Creek
13TH SE JAMISON TAYLOE PRIORITY City of Roanoke No
Tinker Creek, Roanoke
River
13TH SE TAYLOE BROWNLEE PRIORITY City of Roanoke No
Tinker Creek, Roanoke
River
13TH SW MEMORIAL BRIDGE PATTERSON VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
24TH BAKER MELROSE PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
2ND FRANKLIN SALEM VISION City of Roanoke No Lick Run
5TH NW GILMER ORANGE VISION City of Roanoke No No
5TH NW
NORFOLK SOUTHERN
BRIDGE GILMER VISION City of Roanoke No No
5TH SW SALEM
NORFOLK SOUTHERN
BRIDGE PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
5TH SW SALEM ELM VISION City of Roanoke No No
9TH TAZEWELL HIGHLAND VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
9TH HIGHLAND RIVERLAND VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
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Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
City of Roanoke
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
AVENHAM FRANKLIN BROADWAY VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
AVIATION MUNICIPAL HERSHBERGER PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
BELLE KING ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
BENNINGTON RIVERLAND 13TH SE VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
BOULEVARD PATTERSON BAKER VISION City of Roanoke No No
BRAMBLETON ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
MONTGOMERY PRIORITY City of Roanoke Roanoke County Murray Run
BRAMBLETON MONTGOMERY BRANDON VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
BRAMBLETON SEWELL WELCH PRIORITY City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
BRANDON EDGEWOOD BRAMBLETON PRIORITY City of Roanoke City of Salem No
BRANDON BRAMBLETON MAIN VISION City of Roanoke No No
BRANDON MAIN 23RD PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
BRANDON COLONIAL FRANKLIN PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
BRANDON COLONIAL 23RD PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
BRANDON EDGEWOOD CITY OF SALEM
CORPORATE LIMIT
PRIORITY City of Roanoke City of Salem Roanoke River
BROADWAY FRANKLIN MCCLANAHAN VISION City of Roanoke No No
BULLITT 6TH SE 13TH SE VISION City of Roanoke No No
BURRELL ORGANGE LIBERTY PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Lick Run
CAMPBELL WILLIAMSON NORFOLK PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Lick Run
CAMPBELL 13TH SW WILLIAMSON VISION City of Roanoke No Lick Run
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Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
City of Roanoke
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
COLONIAL WINDING WAY 26TH PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Murray Run
COLONIAL WONJU BRANDON PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Murray Run
COLONIAL 26TH BRANDON PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Murray Run
COLONIAL WINDING WAY ROANOKE COUNTY CL VISION City of Roanoke Yes Murray Run
COVE PETERS CREEK HERSHBERGER VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
COVE PETERS CREEK GREEN RIDGE VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
COVE HERSHBERGER LAFAYETTE VISION City of Roanoke No No
DALE 13TH SE VERNON PRIORITY City of Roanoke Town of Vinton Tinker Creek
DALE MT. VERNON TOWN OF VINTON
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke Town of Vinton Tinker Creek
DEYERLE BRANDON MUD LICK VISION City of Roanoke No No
EDGEWOOD BRANDON MEMORIAL VISION City of Roanoke No No
ELM SE WILLIAMSON 6TH SE VISION City of Roanoke No Mill Mountain
ELM SW MAIN WILLIAMSON VISION City of Roanoke No Mill Mountain,
Roanoke River
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC AVENHAM PRIORITY City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
FRANKLIN AVENHAM BRANDON VISION City of Roanoke No No
FRANKLIN BRANDON RESERVE VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
FRANKLIN RESERVE ELM VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
FRANKLIN ELM WILLIAMSON VISION City of Roanoke No Mill Mountain
FRANKLIN/US220 ELECTRIC/419 BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
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Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
City of Roanoke
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
GAINSBORO ORANGE GILMER PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Lick Run
GAINSBORO GILMER SALEM VISION City of Roanoke No Lick Run
GARDEN CITY YELLOW MOUNTAIN ROAD RIVERLAND VISION City of Roanoke No No
GRANDIN GARST MILL BRANDON VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
GRANDIN BRANDON MEMORIAL PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Murray Run,
Roanoke River
GRANDIN ELECTRIC/419 DOVER VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
GRANDIN MAIDEN MEMORIAL VISION City of Roanoke No No
GUS NICKS ORANGE TOWN OF VINTON
CORPORATE LIMIT
PRIORITY City of Roanoke Town of Vinton No
HERSHBERGER PETERS CREEK COVE VISION City of Roanoke No No
HERSHBERGER COVE WILLIAMSON VISION City of Roanoke No No
HERSHBERGER WILLIAMSON ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
HOLLINS WISE ORANGE PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
HOLLINS ORANGE PLANTATION VISION City of Roanoke No No
JAMISON 6TH SE 13TH SE VISION City of Roanoke No No
JB FISHBURN
PKWY
SYLVAN BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY VISION City of Roanoke No Mill Mountain
JEFFERSON RESERVE WELLER PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
JEFFERSON WELLER MCCLANAHAN VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
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Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
City of Roanoke
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
JEFFERSON RESERVE SALEM VISION City of Roanoke No Mill Mountain,
Roanoke River,
Lick Run
KIMBALL WILLIAMSON ORANGE PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Lick Run
KING TOWN OF VINTON
CORPORATE LIMIT
ORANGE VISION City of Roanoke Town of Vinton No
LAFAYETTE COVE MELROSE VISION City of Roanoke No No
LIBERTY PLANTATION HOLLINS VISION City of Roanoke No No
LIBERTY BURRELL COURTLAND PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Lick Run
LIBERTY COURTLAND WILLIAMSON VISION City of Roanoke No No
LIBERTY PLANTATION HOLLINS VISION City of Roanoke No No
MAIN BRANDON WINONA VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
MAIN ELM WINONA PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
MAIN BRANDON WINONA VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
MCCLANAHAN FRANKLIN JEFFERSON VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
MELROSE PETERS CREEK LAFAYETTE PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
MELROSE CITY OF SALEM CORPORATE
LIMIT
PETERS CREEK PRIORITY City of Roanoke City of Salem No
MELROSE LAFAYETTE SALEM TURNPIKE VISION City of Roanoke No No
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Table 4.4 (continued)
Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
City of Roanoke
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
MEMORIAL CAMPBELL GRANDIN PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
MEMORIAL CAMBRIDGE EDGEWOOD VISION City of Roanoke No No
MILL MOUNTAIN
PARK SPUR
J B FISHBURN PARKWAY BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY PRIORITY City of Roanoke Roanoke County Mill Mountain
MOUNT
PLEASANT
RIVERLAND ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
MOUNT
PLEASANT
RUTROUGH ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County Roanoke River
MUD LICK BRANDON GRANDIN VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
OLD MOUNTAIN HOLLINS ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
ORANGE WILLIAMSON GUS NICKS PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
ORANGE GUS NICKS ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
ORANGE SALEM TURNPIKE 5TH VISION City of Roanoke No Lick Run
ORANGE 5TH WILLIANMSON VISION City of Roanoke No Lick Run
OVERLAND COLONIAL BRAMBLETON PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
PATTERSON BOULEVARD CAMPBELL VISION City of Roanoke No No
PETERS CREEK MELROSE ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
(COVE)
VISION City of Roanoke City of Roanoke No
PETERS CREEK
EXTENSION
MELROSE BRANDON PRIORITY City of Roanoke Roanoke County Roanoke River
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Table 4.4 (continued)
Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
City of Roanoke
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
PIEDMONT WALNUT RIVERLAND VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River,
Mill Mountain
PLANTATION HOLLINS ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke Yes No
PLANTATION ORANGE HOLLINS VISION City of Roanoke No No
RESERVE FRANKLIN JEFFERSON VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
RIVERLAND GARDEN CITY MOUNT PLEASANT VISION City of Roanoke No No
RIVERLAND GARDEN CITY BENNINGTON PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
RIVERLAND PIEDMONT GARDEN CITY VISION City of Roanoke No Roanoke River
RUTGERS HERSHBERGER TOWNE SQUARE VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
SALEM 10TH WILLIAMSON VISION City of Roanoke No Lick Run
SALEM TURNPIKE 24TH 30TH PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
SALEM TURNPIKE 30TH CITY OF SALEM CORPORATE
LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke City of Salem No
SALEM TURNPIKE ORANGE MELROSE VISION City of Roanoke No No
SHENANDOAH PETERS CREEK 24TH PRIORITY City of Roanoke City of Salem No
SHENANDOAH 24TH 5TH PRIORITY City of Roanoke City of Salem No
SHENANDOAH PETERS CREEK CITY OF SALEM CORPORATE
LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke City of Salem No
SHENANDOAH 5TH WILLIAMSON VISION City of Roanoke City of Salem Lick Run
TAZEWELL WILLIAMSON 13TH SE VISION City of Roanoke No No
VALLEY VIEW HERSHBERGER I-581 VISION City of Roanoke No Lick Run
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Table 4.4 (continued)
Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
City of Roanoke
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
WALNUT JEFFERSON J B FISHBURN PARKWAY PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Mill Mountain,
Roanoke River
WELLS GAINSBORO WILLIAMSON VISION City of Roanoke No Lick Run
WILLIAMSON ANGELL HERSHBERGER PRIORITY City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
WILLIAMSON HERSHBERGER ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke Roanoke County No
WILLIAMSON WELLS ELM VISION City of Roanoke No Lick Run, Mill
Mountain
WILLIAMSON ORANGE WELLS PRIORITY City of Roanoke No Lick Run, Mill
Mountain
WILLIAMSON ANGELL ORANGE PRIORITY City of Roanoke No No
WISE CAMPBELL TOWN OF VINTON
CORPORATE LIMIT
PRIORITY City of Roanoke Town of Vinton Tinker Creek,
Lick Run, Mill
Mountain
WISE NORFOLK 18TH SE VISION City of Roanoke Town of Vinton Tinker Creek,
Lick Run, Mill
Mountain
WISE CAMPBELL 14TH SE VISION City of Roanoke No Tinker Creek,
Lick Run, Mill
Mountain
WONJU COLONIAL FRANKLIN VISION City of Roanoke No No
YELLOW
MOUNTAIN
JEFFERSON ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Roanoke City of Roanoke Mill Mountain,
Roanoke River
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Table 4.5
Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
Roanoke County
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
ALTERNATE US220
(CLOVERDALE RD)
CHALLENGER (US 460) BOTETOURT COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION Roanoke County Botetourt County No
BELLE HAVEN (1836) LOCH HAVEN NORTH BARRENS
(1832)
VISION Roanoke County No No
BENT MOUNTAIN (US 221) COTTON HILL (688) TWELVE O’CLOCK
KNOB (694)
VISION Roanoke County No No
BENT MOUNTAIN (US 221) CRYSTAL CREEK (897) COTTON HILL (688) PRIORITY Roanoke County No No
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY BOTETOURT COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
STEWARTSVILLE (SR
24)
VISION National Park
Service (Roanoke
County)
Roanoke County No
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY STEWARTSVILLE (SR 24) MILL MOUNTAIN
PARKWAY SPUR
VISION National Park
Service (Roanoke
County)
City of Roanoke Roanoke River
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY MILL MOUNTAIN
PARKWAY SPUR
US 220 (FRANKLIN) VISION National Park
Service (Roanoke
County)
City of Roanoke No
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY US220 (FRANKLIN) MPO BOUNDARY VISION National Park
Service (Roanoke
County)
City of Roanoke No
BONSACK (603) CHALLENGER (US 460) CHALLENGER (US
460)
VISION Roanoke County Botetourt County No
BRAMBLETON (US221) CRYSTAL CREEK (897) CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION Roanoke County City of Roanoke No
BUCK MOUNTAIN (679) STARKEY (904) FRANKLIN (US 220) PRIORITY Roanoke County No No
CARSON (758) CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
CHALLENGER (US
460)
VISION Roanoke County City of Roanoke No
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Table 4.5 (continued)
Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
Roanoke County
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
CARVINS COVE (740) CATAWBA VALLEY
(SR311)
BOTETOURT COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
RURAL,
CCNR
Roanoke County Botetourt County Carvins Cove
CATAWBA VALLEY
(311)
ELECTRIC/419 MPO BOUNDARY PRIORITY Roanoke County No Hanging Rock
Battlefield Trail
COLONIAL (687/720) BRAMBLETON (US
221)
ELECTRIC/419 PRIORITY Roanoke County No No
COLONIAL (720) ELECTRIC/419 CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION Roanoke County No No
COTTON HILL (688) BENT MOUNTAIN
(US 221)
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY PRIORITY Roanoke County No No
DALLAS (1807) WEBSTER (1808) ENON (1806) VISION Roanoke County No No
DIUGUIDS (760) CITY OF SALEM
CORPORATE LIMIT
GREEN HILL PARK (1185) PRIORITY Roanoke County City of Salem Roanoke River
DUTCH OVEN ELECTRIC/419 TIMBERVIEW (1404) RURAL,
CCNR
Roanoke County No Hanging Rock
Battlefield Trail,
Carvins Cove
ELECTRIC/419 CITY OF SALEM
CORPORATE LIMIT
CATAWBA VALLEY (SR 311) PRIORITY Roanoke County City of Salem Hanging Rock
Battlefield Trail
ELECTRIC/419 CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
(FRANKLIN)
CITY OF SALEM
CORPORATE LIMIT (KEAGY)
VISION Roanoke County City of Roanoke, City of
Salem
Roanoke River,
Mill Mountain
ENON (1806) DALLAS (1807) WALROND (1804) VISION Roanoke County No No
FEATHER (654) WASHINGTON (SR
24)
HARDY (634) VISION Roanoke County Town of Vinton No
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Table 4.5 (continued)
Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
Roanoke County
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
FRANKLIN/US 220 CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
BUCK MOUNTAIN (679) PRIORITY Roanoke County City of Roanoke Blue Ridge
Parkway
GARST MILL (682) BRAMBLETON (US 221) CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION Roanoke County City of Roanoke No
HARBORWOOD (639) RIVERSIDE POOR MOUNTAIN VISION Roanoke County City of Salem Roanoke River
HARDY (634) TOWN OF VINTON
CORPORATE LIMIT
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY PRIORITY Roanoke County Town of Vinton Wolf Creek
HOLLINS (601) SHADWELL (627) PLANTATION (SR 115) PRIORITY Roanoke County No No
JAE VALLEY (SR 116) CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY VISION Roanoke County City of Roanoke No
JOHN RICHARDSON
(743)
PLANTATION (SR115) OAKLAND (1855) PRIORITY Roanoke County Yes No
LABAN (1849) NORTH BARRENS (1832) WEBSTER (1808) VISION Roanoke County No Yes
LOCH HAVEN (F-
071/1894)
ELECTRIC/419 BELLE HAVEN (1836) PRIORITY Roanoke County No Yes
MERRIMAN (613) RANCHCREST (907) STARKEY (904) PRIORITY Roanoke County No No
MOUNTAIN VIEW (651) TOWN OF VINTON
CORPORATE LIMIT
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY PRIORITY Roanoke County Town of Vinton No
NORTH BARRENS (1832) BELLE HAVEN (1836) LABAN (849) VISION Roanoke County No No
OGDEN (687) COLONIAL (720) ELECTRIC/419 VISION Roanoke County City of Roanoke No
PETERS CREEK (SR 117) CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
WILLIAMSON VISION Roanoke County City of Roanoke No
PLANTATION 1-81 CROWE HOLLOW PRIORITY Roanoke County Botetourt County Tinker Creek
(Hollins)
PLANTATION (SR 115) I-81 WILLIAMSON/US11 PRIORITY Roanoke County No No
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Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
Roanoke County
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
PLANTATION (SR
115)
WILLIAMSON/US 11 CITY OF ROANOKE CORPORATE
LIMIT
VISION Roanoke County City of Roanoke No
RANCHCREST(907) BRAMBLETON (US 221) MERRIMAN (613) PRIORITY Roanoke County No No
RESERVOIR (648) WILLIAMSON/US11 BOTETOURT COUNTY CL RURAL, CCNR Roanoke County Botetourt County Carvins Cove
Trails
SANDERSON (605) SHADWELL (601) BOTETOURT CL PRIORITY Roanoke County Botetourt County No
SHADWELL (601) WILLIAMSON/US11 HOLLINS (605) PRIORITY Roanoke County Botetourt County No
STARKEY (904) ELECTRIC/419 BUCK MOUNTAIN (679) VISION Roanoke County No No
STARKEY (904) MERRIMAN (613) BUCK MOUNTAIN (679) PRIORITY Roanoke County No No
THIRLANE (626) PETERS CREEK (SR 117) WOOD HAVEN (628) PRIORITY Roanoke County City of Roanoke No
THOMPSON
MEMORIAL (SR
311)
CITY OF SALEM CORPORATE
LIMIT
CATAWBA VALLEY (SR 311) PRIORITY Roanoke County City of Salem Hanging Rock
Battlefield
Trail, Mason
Creek
TIMBERVIEW
(1404)
DUTCH OVEN (683) TERMINUS RURAL, CCNR Roanoke County No Carvins Cove,
Hanging Rock
Battlefield Trail
TWELVE O’CLOCK
KNOB (694)
CITY OF SALEM CORPORATE
LIMIT
BENT MOUNTAIN (US 221) VISION Roanoke County City of Salem No
WALROND (1804) WALDRON PARK RD (843) PLANTATION (SR 115) VISION Roanoke County No No
WEBSTER (1808) LABAN (849) DALLAS (1807) VISION Roanoke County No No
WEST MAIN (US
460)
CITY OF SALEM CORPORATE
LIMIT
TECHNOLOGY (830) PRIORITY Roanoke County City of Salem No
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Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
Roanoke County
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
WEST MAIN (US 460) TECHNOLOGY (830) MONTGOMERY COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION Roanoke County Montgomery County No
WEST RIVERSIDE
(639)
CITY OF SALEM
CORPORATE LIMIT
DIUGUIDS (760) PRIORITY Roanoke County City of Salem Roanoke River
WILDWOOD (619) CITY OF SALEM
CORPORATE LIMIT
CITY OF SALEM
CORPORATE LIMIT
(ACADEMY)
VISION Roanoke County City of Salem No
WILLIAMSON/US11 PETERS CREEK (SR 117) BOTETOURT COUNTY VISION Roanoke County Botetourt County No
WOOD HAVEN (628) VALLEYPOINTE
PARKWAY (1947)
THIRLANE (626) PRIORITY Roanoke County No No
WOOD HAVEN (628) VALLEYPOINTE
PARKWAY (1947)
PETERS CREEK (SR 117) VISION Roanoke County City of Roanoke No
WOOD HAVEN (628) VALLEYPOINTE
PARKWAY (1947)
PETERS CREEK (SR 117) VISION Roanoke County City of Roanoke No
WOOD HAVEN (628) THIRLANE (626) TANNEY (1507) VISION Roanoke County No No
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Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
City of Salem
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
APPERSON CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
ELECTRIC/419 PRIORITY City of Salem City of Roanoke Roanoke River
BOULEVARD
ROANOKE
COLLEGE CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Salem No No
DIUGUIDS WEST MAIN (US 460) RIVERSIDE PRIORITY City of Salem Roanoke County Roanoke River
EAST MAIN (US
460)
ELECTRIC/419 CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Salem City of Roanoke No
EAST MAIN (US
460)
KESSLER MILL LYNCHBURG TURNPIKE PRIORITY City of Salem No Hanging Rock
Battlefield
ELECTRIC/419 ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Salem Roanoke County Hanging Rock
Battlefield
Trail
FRONT RIVERSIDE MULBERRY PRIORITY City of Salem Yes Roanoke River
KESSLER MILL EAST MAIN (US 460) STOUTAMIRE PRIORITY City of Salem No Hanging Rock
Battlefield
Trail, Mason
Creek
LYNCHBURG
TURNPIKE
EAST MAIN (US 460) IDAHO VISION City of Salem
MAIN/US 460 ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
DIUGUIDS (760) VISION City of Salem Roanoke County Roanoke River
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Bikeway Plan Priority List and Vision List Corridors
City of Salem
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
MILL WEST MAIN (US
460)
RIVERSIDE PRIORITY City of Salem Roanoke County Roanoke River
MULBERRY FRONT ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
PRIORITY City of Salem Yes Roanoke River
PIEDMONT MULBERRY RIVERSIDE PRIORITY City of Salem Yes Roanoke River, Mill
Mountain
RIVERSIDE PIEDMONT ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
PRIORITY City of Salem Yes Roanoke River
RIVERSIDE COLORADO FRONT PRIORITY City of Salem Yes Roanoke River
SPARTAN WEST MAIN (US
460)
SALEM HIGH SCHOOL VISION City of Salem No Roanoke River
TEXAS LYNCHBURG
TURNPIKE
BOULEVARD
ROANOKE
VISION City of Salem City of Roanoke No
THOMPSON
MEMORIAL 311
EAST MAIN (US
460)
ROANOKE COUNTY
CORPORATE LIMIT
VISION City of Salem Roanoke County No
TWELVE
O’CLOCK KNOB
ROANOKE
COUNTY
CORPORATE
LIMIT
RIVERSIDE VISION City of Salem Roanoke County No
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Town of Vinton
STREET FROM TO BIKEWAY
PLAN
LOCALITY INTERJURISDICTIONAL
CONNECTION
GREENWAY
CONNECTION
BYPASS VIRGINIA WASHINGTON PRIORITY Town of Vinton No No
GUS NICKS CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
WASHINGTON VISION Town of Vinton City of Roanoke No
HARDY (634) SPRUCE BYPASS PRIORITY Town of Vinton No No
HARDY (634) BYPASS ROANOKE
COUNTY
CORPORATE
LIMIT
PRIORITY Town of Vinton Roanoke County Wolf Creek
MOUNTAIN VIEW WASHINGTON RUDDELL PRIORITY Town of Vinton Roanoke County Wolf Creek
MOUNTAIN VIEW RUDDELL ROANOKE
COUNTY
CORPORATE
LIMIT
VISION Town of Vinton Roanoke County Wolf Creek
NIAGARA WYNDHAM VIRGINIA VISION Town of Vinton No No
POLLARD WASHINGTON VIRGINIA PRIORITY Town of Vinton City of Roanoke No
THIRD VIRGINIA WYNDHAM VISION Town of Vinton No Glade Town Loop
VIRGINIA CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
HARDY PRIORITY Town of Vinton City of Roanoke Tinker Creek
WALNUT CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
LEE PRIORITY Town of Vinton City of Roanoke Tinker Creek
WASHINGTON (SR
24)
CITY OF ROANOKE
CORPORATE LIMIT
BLUE RIDGE
PARKWAY
VISION Town of Vinton Roanoke County Wolf Creek
WYNDHAM THIRD NIAGARA VISION Town of Vinton No No
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SECTION 5: BICYCLE USER SURVEY
The Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (RVAMPO), in cooperation with the
participating local governments, VDOT, and other
stakeholders, conducted an Online bicycle user
survey as a component of the Bikeway Plan for
the RVAMPO – 2012 Update and to provide
general information on bicycle use, perceptions,
and preferences in the region.
5.1 Bicycle User Survey Overview
The Bicycle User Survey was conducted via the
Internet from September 15 – October 23, 2009
and consisted of thirty-three (33) quantitative and
open‐ended questions. The survey was completed
by 297 of the 307 respondents started the survey,
for a 97.1% completion rate. While the survey
was oriented toward cyclists, it was open to
anyone interested in completing the survey, with
many questions relevant to non-cyclists. Bicycle
User Survey respondents were “self selecting”
and do not constitute a representative (i.e.,
random) sample of the RVAMPO study area
population. However, analysis of the survey
responses is statistically valid and feedback
received is invaluable to efforts to better
accommodate cyclists in the region. Additionally,
many of the questions provided the opportunity
for respondents to provide open-ended responses
and comments.
5.2 Survey Highlights
• The vast majority of respondents indicated
that they were not members of a bicycle club,
organization or advocacy group. Additionally,
most respondents indicated having never
participated in official Bike Month activities
organized by RIDE Solutions and other
stakeholders each year during the month of May.
• Respondents indicated that most bicycle
miles traveled (BMT) were for exercise and
recreation respectively, followed by commuting,
visiting friends/socializing, and shopping/errands.
• Most respondents classified themselves as
“experienced” or “moderate” in terms of cycling
ability regard cycling skills, knowledge of traffic
laws and safety, and ability of ride on shared
roadways with motorized vehicles.
• Traffic speed, traffic volume, and driver
behavior were consistently cited as major
impediments to cycling more often.
• Nearly all respondents indicated having
another means of transportation other than a
bicycle. Additionally, very few respondents
indicated that they bicycled to access another
mode of transportation, such as Valley Metro or a
park-and-ride lot.
• The vast majority of respondents with
children indicated that their child(ren) did not ride
a bicycle to school.
• Overwhelmingly, respondents indicated they
are willing to take a longer route to their
destination(s) in order to avoid traffic and/or
access a bicycle accommodation, greenway or
lower traffic corridor.
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5.3 Survey Question Responses
This section provides a summary of responses to
the Bicycle User Survey quantitative questions,
and associated graphs, charts, and tables.
Responses to open‐ended survey questions and
all other survey respondent comments are
included in Appendix I. Bicycle User Survey
responses are available at www.rvarc.org/bike.
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Question 1: Respondents were given the option to indicate the locality in which they reside – Botetourt
County, Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, the City of Salem, the Town of Vinton, and Other. The
majority of respondents, approximately 160 individuals, identified the City of Roanoke as their home.
The second most represented locality was Roanoke County, followed by Other.
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Question 2: Respondents were asked to indicate their gender. The majority of the respondents identified
their gender as “male”, with considerably fewer female respondents. While the male-to-female response
ratio is disproportionate compared to the overall demographics in the RVAMPO study area, it may reflect
the actual male-to-female ratio in term of the number of cyclists.
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Question 3: Respondents were also given the option of indicating their age by selecting one of several
age cohorts. The largest respondent age cohort was 36-45, followed by the 46-55 and 26-35 age cohorts,
which were roughly equal in number of respondents. However, collectively the 56 and over age cohort
represents the second largest number of respondent. Given recent and projected demographic trends, in
which the population is aging or “graying” as well as the greater Roanoke area being a retirement
destination this age cohort will likely increase in the future as baby boomers progress in age).
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Question 4: Respondents were asked whether or not they owned a means of transportation other than a
bicycle, with nearly all respondents replying “Yes.” This response suggests that the use of a bicycle for
various activities is very likely “optional” and that a bicycle is likely not the primary mode of
transportation for these respondents.
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Resident Zip Code Response Number
24015 72
24018 54
24014 36
24153 28
24019 18
24017 17
24012 14
24016 13
24013 8
24060 5
Question 5: Respondents were asked to identify the zip code in which they are residents. The most
common zip codes included 24015, 24018, 24014, and 24153.
Work Zip Code
Response
Number
24153 40
24016 33
24011 30
24012 22
24018 22
24014 21
24015 20
24019 20
24017 11
24013 5
24060 4
Question 6: Respondents were asked to identify the zip code in which they work. The most common zip
codes included 24153, 24016, 24011, 24012, 24018, 24014, 24015, and 24019.
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Question 7: To determine the respondents’ level of participation in “formal” bicycling-related activities
they were asked to indicated membership to a bicycling club, organization, or advocacy group. The vast
majority of respondents indicated that they were not members of a bicycle club, organization or
advocacy group. This may indicate the Bicycle User Survey was completed by a range of stakeholders,
beyond those affiliated with a bicycle clubs or organizations which generally have more recreational
cyclists. Additionally, the large percentage of “unaffiliated” survey respondents represents a large cohort
of stakeholders to engage in the planning process, as well as potential members of area clubs,
organizations, or advocacy groups involved in promoting cycling.
For respondents indicating membership in a bicycle-related club, organization, or advocacy groups the
most comment entities include the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, International Mountain Biking Association
(IMBA), League of American Bicyclists, Virginia Bicycle Federation, and the Roanoke Cycling
Organization.
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Question 8: Most respondents indicated having never participated in official Bike Month activities
organized by RIDE Solutions and other stakeholders each year during the month of May. Similar to
Question 7, this response indicated that completed by a range of stakeholders beyond what may be
considered the typical bicycling community. Additionally, this indicates a potential cohort of cyclists to
engage in future Bike Month activities. Additional information on Bike Month is available at RIDE
Solutions and BikeRoanoke.com.
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Question 9: To determine the investment in bicycle-related items and activities, respondents were
asked to identify the amount they spend on such items each month and whether that money is spent
locally (within the greater Roanoke area) or elsewhere. Most respondents indicated spending less than
$25 each month on bicycle-related items and activities, be it locally or non-locally/Internet.
When respondents were asked what factors would encourage to increase the amount of money you
spend LOCALLY on bicycling-related items the most common responses included: more bicycle
accommodations (on-street, greenway, etc.) in the area, which would encourage more cyclists to ride
more mile, thus creating the need for more bicycle-related gear and accessories; and make accessing
area bicycle shops (and other businesses) easier and safer. Increasing the number of bicycle-related
events held in the area; better/more competitive pricing; increased selection (especially gear and
accessories) at local bicycle shops were also commonly cited factors.
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Question 10: Overwhelmingly, respondents with children indicated that their child (ren) did not ride a
bicycle to school. Responses to this question are consistent with findings from surveys completed a part
of area Safe Routes to School (SR2S) programs. Generally, “safety” was cited most often as the most
common reason cited for children not riding a bicycle to school. However, respondents identified a
range of issues that contributed to the perceived lack of safety. The most common safety issues include
motor vehicle traffic/busy streets near schools; persons of questionable character; and lack of bicycle
accommodations or safe routes to area schools.
Additionally, several respondents indicated that school policy and/or administration prohibit or
discourages students from bicycling to school. Distance to school was also cited as a major impediment.
Survey responses, general perceptions, and administrative policies regarding biking to school may
significantly influence the success and/or effectiveness of Safe Routes to School Programs with the core
goal of encouraging and facilitating biking/walking to school and the associated benefits.
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Question 11: To gauge the level of experience of the respondents, they were asked to classify their
cycling ability as either “beginner,” “moderate,” or “experienced” in regard cycling skills, knowledge of
traffic laws and safety, and ability of ride on shared roadways with motorized vehicles. Most of the
respondents classified themselves as “experienced” in each category, with “moderate” being the next
most common response.
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Question 12: To better understand cycling habits and characteristics, respondents were asked to
indicate how often they use their bicycle for purposes such as commuting, shopping/errands,
recreation, exercise, and visiting friends/socializing. Recreation and exercise were the most common
activities conducted via bicycle. Additionally, responses indicate that a large number of respondents do
not regularly commute, shop or visit/socialize via bicycle.
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Question 13: respondents were asked how many miles they ride their bike for each activity noted in
Question 12 – commuting, shopping/errands, recreation, exercise, and visiting friends/socializing. Most
bicycle mile traveled (BMT) were for exercise and recreation respectively, followed by commuting,
visiting friends/socializing, and shopping/errands. While responses to Question 12 indicate commuting,
visiting friends/socializing, and shopping/errands were not commonly cited reasons for bicycle, Question
13 responses indicate that the distance traveled for these reasons (less than 2 miles) is easily within
cycling distance.
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Question 14: Respondents were asked to identify which factor(s) discourage them from cycling more
often. Respondents ranked each factor on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicated in most prominent factor.
The most commonly cited factors include driver behavior, traffic volume, traffic speed, and weather.
Factors such as traffic volume and traffic speed can be addressed through development of alternate
routes on lower traffic corridors and/or neighborhood streets. However, to be effective and utilized
route development should include a combination of signage, pavement markings, and wayfinding and
information along the route. Additionally, topographic challenges can also potentially be mitigated
through proper route selection.
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Question 15: To better understand why cyclists chose some routes over others to reach their
destinations, respondents were asked to identify which factors influenced their decision and rank them
on a scale of 1 to 5. As with Question 14, traffic volume and traffic speed were cited as major factors.
The presence bicycle routes, on-street accommodations, and road pavement conditions also commonly
cited factors. Apart from shade/trees, shortest distance to destination was the least commonly cited
factors influencing route selection. This response correlates with responses from Questions 17 in which
the vast majority of cyclists indicated willingness to take a longer route in terms of distance in order to
avoid traffic and/or access a bicycle accommodation, greenway or lower traffic/neighborhood corridor.
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Questions 16: Respondents were asked to indicate how far they lived from their place of employment.
The majority of respondents indicated living within 1-5 miles from work, a distance that can potentially
be easily traveled by bicycle, followed by 5-10 miles. The next most common responses were not
applicable, suggesting a number of respondents were retired, less than one mile. A significant number of
respondents indicated living more than 10 miles from their place of employment, which is consistent
with commuting patterns and indicative of recent development patterns and metropolitan growth (i.e.,
suburban sprawl).
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Question 17: Overwhelmingly, respondents indicated willingness to take a longer route in terms of
distance in order to avoid traffic and/or access a bicycle accommodation, greenway or lower traffic
corridors. As previously noted, this response correlates well with responses to Questions 15 in which
respondents indicated that “shortest distance to destination” was not a primary factor in route
selection. This willingness is important in allowing for flexibility in alternative route development that
utilize lower traffic corridors or neighborhood street which may not represent to most direct route or
shortest distance to a specific location. Examples include the RIDE Solutions “Bike to Work” routes that,
when practicable, avoid major arterial and other high traffic corridors in favor of lower traffic corridors,
neighborhood street or existing on-street accommodation. Additionally, the Interactive Bicycle
Accommodations Map provides information on all bicycle accommodation in the MPO study area.
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Question 18: To understand what factors influence a person’s decision to commute by bicycle to work
or school, respondents who currently commute by bicycle were asked to rank the reasons for their
decision on a scale of 1 to 5. Similar to responses in Question, health/exercise was the most commonly
cited reasons for bicycle commuting, followed closely by environmental and economic reasons.
Working close to home (i.e., short distance) and access to secure bicycle parking at work were also
commonly cited factors impacted current bicycle commuters. Consistent with responses from Question,
not owning a car or access to other means of transportation was least important reason why currently
bicycle commuters do so.
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Question 19: Respondents who do not currently commute by bicycle were asked to rank the reasons
why they do not do so on a scale of 1 to 5. The most common responses included traffic volume, driver
behavior, and traffic speed. Other common responses include lack of bicycle accommodations on
cyclists route to destination, need to carry many items, and lack of shower/change facilities at work. As
previously noted, development of bicycle routes that utilize lower traffic corridors would address traffic
volume and traffic speed.
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Question 20: Respondents ranked bicycle facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 according to preference. The most
preferred facility was paved off-street shared use path or greenway, followed by on-street bicycle lanes
with lane markings. Additionally, neighborhood streets and signed bicycle routes were also preferred
bicycle accommodations. Utilization of neighborhood streets and signed bicycle routes, were
practicable, are often cost-effective approaches to better accommodating cyclists in that the lower
traffic corridor is the actual “accommodation.” Additionally, ancillary accommodation such as signage,
wayfinding and pavement markings are much less expensive than roadway reconstruction.
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Question 21. Very few respondents indicated that they bicycled to access another mode of
transportation, such as Valley Metro or a park-and-ride lot. However, multimodalism (i.e., using more
than one mode of transportation for a trip) can increase mobility and extend the distance a cyclist can
travel. Many Valley Metro buses are equipped with front-mounted racks with a two bicycle capacity. All
Smartway Commuter buses are equipped with front-mounted racks with a two-bike capacity, with
additional bicycle storage in the underneath compartments.
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Question 22: In rating the attitude/behavior of MOTORIST toward cyclists in the area,
neutral/indifferent was by far the most common response. However, a significant percentage of
respondents rated driver behavior as negative. A relatively small number of respondents rated motorist
attitude/behavior as positive. Beyond engineering approaches, increased public outreach, motorist (and
cyclist) education, and other strategies can effectively address driver attitude/behavior, as well as
cyclists’ perception of motorists’ intentions. Additionally, as an increased number of cyclists begin using
the transportation network (i.e., critical mass) drivers will become more accustomed to interacting will
cyclists and sharing the road. Question 22 also provided the opportunity for respondents to provide
open ended comments regarding motorist behavior and provide considerable insight into cyclist
perception of motorist behavior. All comments received are provided in Appendix I.
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Question 23: In rating the attitude/behavior of CYCLISTS in the area, neutral/indifferent was again the
common response, followed very closely by positive. In contrast to Question 22, relatively few
respondents rated cyclists’ behavior as negative. Question 23 also provided the opportunity for
respondents to provide open ended comments regarding cyclist attitude/behavior. All comments
received are provided in Appendix I.
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Question 28: Respondents were asked to indicate which (and how often) area greenways are used for
cycling. The Roanoke River Greenway (City of Roanoke) was most often cycled greenway followed,
respectively, by Mill Mountain Greenway, and Tinker Creek Greenway. In terms of how often
respondents use area greenways for cycling, never was the most common response for all area
greenways, with the exception of the Roanoke River Greenway (City of Roanoke). Question 28 also
provided the opportunity for respondents to provide open ended comments regarding the use of
greenway for cycling. The most commonly cited reason for not using area greenways for cycling is the
lack of interconnection among area greenways. All comments received are provided in Appendix I.
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Question 31: Respondents were asked to rate their level of interest in a variety of bicycle-related
programs and activities. Respondents indicated a high level of interest in all programs with the top
responses user-friendly bicycle maps and guides; one-stop bicycle information website; route planning
for bicyclists; and public awareness campaign(s) were the highest rates, respectively. Enforcement of
existing traffic laws was also highly rated. Interestingly, although driver behavior was consistently cited
as a major impediment to cycling, education programs for motorists ranked lowest in terms of level of
interest among all listed programs.
In general, the referenced programs and activities are relatively inexpensive approaches to improving
cycling conditions in the area. Additionally, many references resources are already available or in
development. Existing bicycling resources are discussed in Sections 2 and 3 of this document.
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Question 32: The most recognized bicycle-related “planning” resource is the Conceptual Greenway Plan
for the Roanoke Valley, followed by RIDE Solutions, and Valley Metro’s “Bike and Ride” policy. Sections
2 and 3 of this document provides an overview of many of the plans, guidelines, policies, and programs
that guide and facilitate development of a regional transportation network that accommodates and
encourages bicycling as an alternative mode of travel.
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Appendix A
VDOT
Virginia Roadway Functional Classification
Definitions and Maps
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VDOT Roadway Functional Classification Definitions
Functional classification is the process by which streets and highways are grouped into classes, or
systems, according to the character of service they are intended to provide. The Virginia Department of
Transportation’s (VDOT) Transportation and Mobility Planning Division (TMPD) is responsible for
maintaining the Commonwealth’s official Federal Functional Classification System.
Geographic Areas
Urbanized – Areas designated by the Census Bureau having a population of 50,000 or more
Small Urban – Areas designated by the Census Bureau having a population of 5,000 or more and not part
of an urbanized area, also referred to as urban clusters on the maps
Rural – All areas not designated urbanized or small urban
Rural Functional Classification System
Rural principal arterial
• Serves corridor movements of substantial statewide or interstate travel
• Serves all urban areas of 50,000 and over population and a majority of those over 25,000
• Provide an integrated network without stub connections
Rural minor arterial
• Link cities and large towns (and other generators, such as major resorts)
• Spaced at such intervals so that all developed areas of the state are within a reasonable distance
of an arterial highway
• Provide service to corridors with trip lengths and travel density greater than those served by
rural collectors or local systems
• Design should be expected to provide for relatively high overall speeds, with minimum
interference to through movement
Rural major collector
• Provide service to any county seat not on an arterial system, to larger towns not directly served
by higher systems
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• Link the above to nearby larger towns or routes of higher classification
• Serve the more important intra-county travel corridors
Rural minor collector
• Spaced at intervals, consistent with population density
• Collect traffic from local roads and bring all developed areas within a reasonable distance of a
collector road
• Provide service to the remaining smaller communities
• Link local traffic generators with their rural hinterland
Rural local
• Serves primarily to provide direct access to adjacent land
• Provide service to travel over relatively short distances as compared to collectors or other higher
systems
• All facilities not on one of the higher systems
Urban Functional Classification System
Urban principal arterial
• Serves the major centers of activity of a metropolitan area
• Highest traffic volume corridors
• Roads serving the longest trip desires
• Carry a high proportion of the total urban area travel on a minimum of mileage
• Carry significant amounts of intra-area travel
Urban minor arterial
• Interconnect with and augment the urban principal arterial system and provide service to trips
of moderate length at a lower level of travel mobility than principal arterials
• Include all arterials not classified as a principal and contains facilities that place more emphasis
on land access, and offer a lower level of traffic mobility
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Urban collector
• Provides land access and traffic circulation within residential neighborhoods, commercial, and
industrial areas
• Distributes trips from the arterials through these areas to their ultimate destination
• Collects traffic from local streets and channels it to the arterial system
Urban local
• All facilities not on one of the higher systems
• Serves primarily as direct access to abutting land
• Serves as access to the higher order systems
• Through traffic movement is deliberately discouraged
Source: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/fxn_class/definitions.asp
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622
BRADSHAW ROAD
311
CATAWBA
VALLEY DRIVE
785
BLACKSBURG ROAD
779
694
TWELVE OCLOCK
KNOB ROAD
116
311
CATAWBA
VALLEY DR
738
WEBSTER RD
BLACKSBURG ROAD
ROCKY
MOUNT RD
220
681
EDWARDSVILLE RD
678
757
GOODVIEW RD
WILDWOOD ROAD
619
LEE HIGHWAY
11
HARDY RD
634
672
606
TURNER
BRANCH RD
619
PROPSED I-73
624
NEWPORT ROAD
115
ELECTRIC ROAD
JORDANTOWN RD
WOOD HAVEN ROAD
628
BENT MOUNTAIN ROAD
221
621
24
STEWARTSVILLE RD
CLOVERDALE RD
220
SUGAR LOAF
MOUNTAIN ROAD
692
HOLLINS ROAD
601
652
MOUNTAIN
PASS RD
SOUTHWEST
EXPRESSWAY
CATAWBA
VALLEY DRIVE
311
THOMPSON
MEMORIAL DRIVE
618
HIGHLAND ROAD
460
W LYNCHBURG
SALEM TNPK
665
864
OLD CATAWBA ROAD
STONEY
BATTERY RD
651
684
BRADSHAW ROAD
622
CATAWBA
CREEK RD
779
COVE ROAD
780
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
48
42
JAE VALLEY ROAD
KING STREET
HARDY RD
460
CHALLENGER
AVENUE
READ MOUNTAIN RD
654
666
BANDY ROAD
11
HERSHBERGER ROAD 101
11
LEE HIGHWAY
VALLEY
VIEW BLVD
117
668
RIVER
ROAD WEST
639
WEST MAIN
STREET
689
ROSELAWN ROAD
MAIN STREET WEST
779
RUTROUGH ROAD
658
ROANOKE RD
651
MOUNTAIN
VIEW RD
MUDLICK ROAD
WILLIAMSON ROAD
ORANGE
AVENUE
679
BUCK MOUNTAIN ROAD
WASHINGTON
AVENUE
680
419
654
FEATHER ROAD
605
720
679
TRUMAN
HILL RD
612
COUGAR DR
BRAMBLETON
AVENUE
221
MERRIMAN ROAD
PETERS
CREEK ROAD
CARSON RD
758
676
639
HARBORWOOD ROAD
APPERSON
DRIVE
634
HARDY ROAD
11
TWELVE
OCLOCK ROAD
GREEN
RIDGE ROAD
629
116
EAST MAIN
STREET
635
BEAGLE
CLUB RD
221
VALLEY RD
779
640
311
220
LOVERS LN
635
RIVERSIDE
DRIVE
220
904
688
COTTON
HILL RD
NACE RD
YELLOW
MOUNTAIN ROAD
ORANGE
AVENUE
BELLE
AVENE
11
SANDERSON DR
TINSLEY LANE
711
RIVERDALE ROAD
AVIATION BLVD
81
630
LAFAYETTE
BOULEVARD
116
FRANKLIN ROAD
220
MEMORIAL
AVENUE
OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD
682
ACADEMY
STREET
MELROSE
AVENUE
460
PENN FOREST
BOULEVARD
687
STARKEY ROAD
625
GARST
MILL ROAD
118
613
SHADY
RUN RD
24
ELECTRIC ROAD
DALE AVENUE
TEXAS
STREET
WASHINGTON
STREET
630
635
686
605
COALING RD
CAMPBELL
AVENUE
GUS NICKS
BOULEVARD
11
WILLIAMSON ROAD
81
CHALLENGER
AVE
221
CLOVERDALE ROAD
1662
419
SHADWELL
DRIVE
COLONIAL
AVENUE
BRIDGE
STREET
IDAHO
STREET
112
581
VIRGINIA
AVENUE
634
635
GRANDIN ROAD
LIBERTY ROAD
4TH
STREET
EDGEWOOD STREET
MOUNTAIN
VIEW ROAD
MILL
LANE
RESERVE
AVENUE
BURRELL
STREET
WISE AVENUE
PETERS
CREEK ROAD
TAZEWELL
AVENUE
681
COLLEGE
AVENUE
BY- PASS
ROAD
658
OVERLAND ROAD
RIVERLAND ROAD
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
WONJU
STREET
1663
COLORADO
STREET
MUNICIPAL ROAD
745
GOODWIN
AVENUE
FRONT
AVENUE
11
81
MAIN STREET
720
460
659
JEFFERSON
STREET
685
EDDY AVENUE
FRANKLIN ROAD
220
867
PLANTATION ROAD
647
GAINSBORO
STREET
KESSLER
MILL ROAD
BENNINGTON
STREET
KIMBALL
AVENUE
OGDEN ROAD
LYNCHBURG
TURNPIKE
613
OGDEN ROAD
BRANDON
AVENUE
GREENRIDGE ROAD
FRANKLIN ROAD
666
HARDY
AVENUE
13TH
STREET
9020
SALEM
AVENUE
600
GARDEN CITY
BOULEVARD
WALNUT
AVENUE
YELLOW
MOUNTAIN ROAD
9TH STREET
24TH STREET
652
10TH STREET
SALEM
TURNPIKE
627
460 PATTERSON
AVENUE
115
LOUDON
AVENUE
117
RUTGERS ROAD
5TH STREET
ROANOKE
BOULEVARD
WELLS AVENUE SHENANDOAH
AVENUE
UNION
STREET
81
Town of
Vinton
City of
Roanoke
City of
Salem
0 0.375 0.75 1.5 2.25 3
Miles
Roanoke-Valley MPO
2005 Functional Classification
Functional Classification Actions FHWA Approval Date
1995 Functional Classification May 10, 1993
2005 Functional Classification April 20, 2007
R o a n o k e C o u n t y
The accuracy or completeness of this map is not guaranteed or warranted.
The purpose of this map is to illustrate the Commonwealth of Virginia’s official
highway functional classification system. Information and mileages stated on this
map are relevant to the highway functional classification system only.
Jurisdiction Boundaries, Urban Cluster Boundaries, Urbanized Area Boundaries,
and MPO Study Area Boundaries based on Census 2000 data. However, some
boundary data has been modified, or smoothed, for transportation planning purposes.
Urban Cluster Boundaries are only shown when outside of Urbanized Area Boundaries.
Request for information on the functional classification of roads on this map should
be addressed to: Virginia Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, State Transportation Planner,
1401 East Broad Street, Richmond VA 23219. 804-786-2985 (TTY users, call 711).
Copyright © 2006 by Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, All Rights Reserved.
B e d f o r d C o u n t y
BOUNDARIES
OTHER
HIGHWAY ROUTE SIGNS
Interstate
US Highway
VA Primary
VA Secondary
Jurisdiction Boundary
Urban Cluster Boundary
Urbanized Area Boundary
MPO Study Area Boundary
Railroads
Major Water Feature
95
1
2
600
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Urban Interstate
Urban Freeway & Expressway
Urban Other Principal Arterial
Urban Minor Arterial
Urban Collector
Rural Interstate
Rural Other Principal Arterial
Rural Minor Arterial
Rural Major Collector
Rural Minor Collector
Not Classified, Urban Local, Rural Local
Proposed Existing
VIRGINIA HIGHWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
Raonoke-Valley MPO ROAN
B o t e t o u r t C o u n t y
162 of 320
311
CATAWBA
VALLEY DRIVE
43
PEAKS RD
11
S LEE
HIGHWAY
779
BIG ISLAND HWY
122
460
W LYNCHBURG
SALEM TNPK
18
POTTS
CREEK ROAD
JOPLING RD
643
460 W LYNCHBURG
SALEM TNPK
269
LONGDALE
FURNACE RD
695
GOOSE CREEK
VALLEY RD
639
WHEATLAND RD
615
CRAIG
CREEK RD
612
BLUE GRASS
TRAIL
738
WEBSTER RD
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
630
SPRINGWOOD RD
KELSO
MILL RD
682
746
DICKERSON
MILL RD
11
LEE HIGHWAY
RICH PATCH RD
616
619
122
BIG ISLAND HWY
625
PICO RD
PENICKS
MILL RD
684
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
ROARING
RUN RD
621
81
POTTS
CREEK ROAD
18
691
QUARTERWOOD RD
W LYNCHBURG
SALEM TNPK
695
GOOSE CREEK
VALLEY RD
81
81
644
FANCY
FARM RD
672
60
640
81
633
608
FORGE ROAD
CENTERVILLE RD
671
159
DUNLAP
CREEK RD
64
115
LANKFORD
MILL RD
GROVE
HILL RD
MCKINNEY
HOLLOW RD
614
JENNINGS
CREEK RD
81
688
680
FALLING
SPRING DRIVE
LEE HIGHWAY
628 WOOD HAVEN ROAD
726
OTTERVILLE RD
LEE HIGHWAY
11
684
630
CLOVERDALE RD
220
81
LEE-JACKSON
HIGHWAY
43
HOLLINS ROAD
601
606
MOUNTAIN
PASS RD
652
672
ENFIELD ROAD
SALLINGS
MOUNTAIN ROAD
311
FALLING
CREEK RD
714
E LYNCHBURG
SALEM TNPK
BLUE SPRING RUN RD
615
221
OLD FINCASTLE RD
655
665
670
JORDANTOWN RD
619
S LEE
HIGHWAY
OLD CATAWBA ROAD
864
11
LEE HIGHWAY
S LEE
HIGHWAY
651
STONEY
BATTERY RD
PURGATORY
MOUNTAIN RD
ELECTRIC ROAD
646
BIG HILL ROAD
657
COVE ROAD
780
681
616
RICH PATCH RD
CARPENTER ROAD
MOUNTAIN
PASS RD
661 MIDLAND TRAIL
460
CHALLENGER
AVENUE
GROVE
HILL RD
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
READ MOUNTAIN RD
PEAKS
STREET
WILDWOOD ROAD
619
HERSHBERGER RO AD
101
11
VALLEY
VIEW BLVD
LONGWOOD
AVENUE
LEE-JACKSON
HGIHWAY
130
CATAWBA
CREEK RD
779
779
ROANOKE RD
MONETA RD
11
43
581
605
ORANGE
AVENUE
64
COUGAR DR
BEATTY
HOLLOW ROAD
THORNHILL ROAD
251
CARSON
RD
758
609
764
PLANK ROAD
610
ROCKBRIDGE RD
629
VIRGINIA
BYWAY43
779
MALLOW
ROAD
220
VALLEY ROAD
NACE RD
606
831
SANDERSON
DR
759
SOUTH
STREET
622
666
BRADSHAW
ROAD
BLACKSBURG ROAD
116
11
60
460
OLD MOUNTAIN
ROAD
PURGATORY
MOUNTAIN RD
640
220
DAWN
DRIVE
460
WHITFIELD
ROAD
630
625
BURKS
HILL ROAD
118
43
ARCADIA
RD
64
60
LINK
STREET
630
635
BELLE
AVENE
654
COALING
RD
770
VALLEY
RD
FOREST
ROAD
WILLIAMSON ROAD
CHALLENGER AVE
610
60
718
BELL TOWN RD
669
ORANGE
STREET
81
687
117
PETERS
CREEK ROAD
11
658
COLONIAL
TRAIL
221
81
LIBERTY ROAD
220
OAKWOOD
STREET
122
MAIN
ST
630
622
220
154
LEE HIGHWAY
64
617
11
659
600
220
657
PLANTATION ROAD
696
636
KESSLER
MILL ROAD
606
GREENRIDGE ROAD
623
600
419
BLUE RIDGE
AVENUE
722
698
652
647
680
627
772
615
43
689
692
220
THOMPSON
MEMORIAL DRIVE
220
Town of
Clifton
Forge
City of
Covington
City of
Bedford
City of
City of Roanoke
Salem
City of
Lexington
0 0.5 1 2 3 4
Miles
Botetourt County
2005 Functional Classification
Functional Classification Actions FHWA Approval Date
1995 Functional Classification May 10, 1993
2005 Functional Classification March 20, 2007
R o c k b r i d g e C o u n t y
A l l e g h a n y C o u n t y
B e d f o r d C o u n t y
R o a n o k e C o u n t y
C r a i g C o u n t y
S e e C l i f t o n F o r g e
U r b a n C l u s t e r M a p
The accuracy or completeness of this map is not guaranteed or warranted.
The purpose of this map is to illustrate the Commonwealth of Virginia’s official
highway functional classification system. Information and mileages stated on this
map are relevant to the highway functional classification system only.
Jurisdiction Boundaries, Urban Cluster Boundaries, Urbanized Area Boundaries,
and MPO Study Area Boundaries based on Census 2000 data. However, some
boundary data has been modified, or smoothed, for transportation planning purposes.
Urban Cluster Boundaries are only shown when outside of Urbanized Area Boundaries.
Request for information on the functional classification of roads on this map should
be addressed to: Virginia Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, State Transportation Planner,
1401 East Broad Street, Richmond VA 23219. 804-786-2985 (TTY users, call 711).
Copyright © 2006 by Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, All Rights Reserved.
BOUNDARIES
OTHER
HIGHWAY ROUTE SIGNS
Interstate
US Highway
VA Primary
VA Secondary
Jurisdiction Boundary
Urban Cluster Boundary
Urbanized Area Boundary
MPO Study Area Boundary
Railroads
Major Water Feature
95
1
2
600
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Urban Interstate
Urban Freeway & Expressway
Urban Other Principal Arterial
Urban Minor Arterial
Urban Collector
Rural Interstate
Rural Other Principal Arterial
Rural Minor Arterial
Rural Major Collector
Rural Minor Collector
Not Classified, Urban Local, Rural Local
Proposed Existing
VIRGINIA HIGHWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
Botetourt County 163 of 320 011
BRADSHAW ROAD 622
BLACKSBURG ROAD
785
CATAWBA
VALLEY DRIVE
311
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
221
FLOYD
HIGHWAY NORTH
779
TWELVE OCLOCK
KNOB ROAD
694
116
CATAWBA
VALLEY DR
311
WEBSTER RD
738
PROPSED I-73
SHAWSVILLE PIKE
653
ROCKY
MOUNT RD
220
EDWARDSVILLE RD
678
619
WILDWOOD ROAD
697
681
116
919
NEWPORT ROAD
624
PLANTATION ROAD
115
ELECTRIC ROAD
785
672
634 HARDY RD
603
N FORK RD
WOOD HAVEN ROAD
628
221
BENT MOUNTAIN ROAD
11
ROANOKE ST
11
LEE HIGHWAY
ROANOKE RD
622
220
CLOVERDALE RD
SUGAR LOAF
MOUNTAIN ROAD
692
601
HOLLINS ROAD
652
MOUNTAIN
PASS RD
SOUTHWEST
EXPRESSWAY
221
629
CATAWBA
VALLEY DRIVE
311
THOMPSON
MEMORIAL DRIVE
HIGHLAND ROAD
618
864
OLD CATAWBA ROAD
651
STONEY
BATTERY RD
622
BRADSHAW ROAD
SANDY
RIDGE ROAD
697
CATAWBA
CREEK RD
779
780
COVE ROAD
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
48
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
JAE VALLEY ROAD
KING STREET
MOUNTAIN
PASS RD
CHALLENGER
AVENUE
460
READ MOUNTAIN RD
654
666
BANDY ROAD
11
101
HERSHBERGER ROAD
11
VALLEY
VIEW BLVD
117
PETERS
CREEK ROAD
668
ALLEGHANY
SPRINGS RD
RIVER
ROAD WEST
639
WEST MAIN
STREET
689
ROSELAWN ROAD
220
122
42
MAIN STREET WEST
RUTROUGH ROAD
658
81
ROANOKE RD
MOUNTAIN
VIEW RD
651
MUDLICK ROAD
WILLIAMSON ROAD
637
ORANGE
AVENUE
679
WASHINGTON
AVENUE
419
654
FEATHER ROAD
605
11
720
679
TRUMAN
HILL RD
779
POOR MOUNTAIN ROAD
612
STEWARTSVILLE RD
COUGAR DR
BUCK MOUNTAIN ROAD
221
BRAMBLETON
AVENUE
MERRIMAN ROAD
117
758
CARSON RD
635
639
APPERSON
DRIVE
LEE HIGHWAY
HARDY ROAD
640
TWELVE
OCLOCK ROAD
629
GREEN
RIDGE ROAD
116
EAST MAIN
STREET
BEAGLE
CLUB RD
635
VALLEY RD 779
613
220
RIVERSIDE DRIVE
TURNER
BRANCH RD
619
904
688
COTTON
HILL RD
NACE RD
BELLE
AVENE
11
SANDERSON DR
OLD TOWN RD
711
TINSLEY LANE
753
AVIATION BLVD
LAFAYETTE
BOULEVARD
116
FRANKLIN ROAD
MEMORIAL
AVENUE
OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD
682
657
ACADEMY
STREET
613
460
MELROSE
AVENUE
687
684
STARKEY
ROAD
625
GARST
MILL ROAD
118
SHADY
RUN RD
VIRGINIA
AVENUE
ELECTRIC ROAD
419
670
TEXAS
STREET
630
635
686
605
GUS NICKS
BOULEVARD
11
CHALLENGER AVE
221
5TH STREET
1662
MCVITTY
ROAD
SHADWELL
DRIVE
COLONIAL
AVENUE
BROADWAY STREET
BRIDGE
STREET
112
680
220
581
RIVERLAND ROAD
24
GRANDIN ROAD
LIBERTY ROAD
MOUNTAIN
VIEW ROAD
MILL
LANE
WISE AVENUE
AVIATION DRIVE
TAZEWELL
AVENUE
681
AIRPORT ROAD
BY- PASS ROAD
658
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
739
1663
4TH
STREET
745
GOODWIN
AVENUE
FRONT
AVENUE
81
81
2ND
STREET
MAIN STREET
634
460
9065
659
685
9740
EDDY AVENUE
FRANKLIN ROAD
220
760
867
647
KESSLER
MILL ROAD
BENNINGTON
STREET
KIMBALL
AVENUE
OGDEN ROAD
LYNCHBURG
TURNPIKE
BRANDON
AVENUE
GREENRIDGE ROAD
974
POLLARD STREET
HARDY
AVENUE
13TH
STREET
9020
SALEM
AVENUE
419
220
11
GARDEN CITY
BOULEVARD
11
24
637
WALNUT
AVENUE
YELLOW
MOUNTAIN ROAD
9TH STREET
652
10TH STREET
SALEM
TURNPIKE
1ST ST WEST
11
627
PLANTATION ROAD
621
460 PATTERSON
AVENUE
81
LOUDON
AVENUE
PETERS
CREEK ROAD
RUTGERS ROAD
ROANOKE
BOULEVARD
SHENANDOAH AVENUE
UNION
STREET
Town of
Vinton
City of
Roanoke
City of
Salem
0 0.375 0.75 1.5 2.25 3
Miles
VIRGINIA HIGHWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
Roanoke County 080
Roanoke County
2005 Functional Classification
Functional Classification Actions FHWA Approval Date
1995 Functional Classification May 10, 1993
2005 Functional Classification April 20, 2007
B e d f o r d
C o u n t y
F r a n k l i n C o u n t y
F ll o yy d C o u n tt yy
M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y
The accuracy or completeness of this map is not guaranteed or warranted.
The purpose of this map is to illustrate the Commonwealth of Virginia’s official
highway functional classification system. Information and mileages stated on this
map are relevant to the highway functional classification system only.
Jurisdiction Boundaries, Urban Cluster Boundaries, Urbanized Area Boundaries,
and MPO Study Area Boundaries based on Census 2000 data. However, some
boundary data has been modified, or smoothed, for transportation planning purposes.
Urban Cluster Boundaries are only shown when outside of Urbanized Area Boundaries.
Request for information on the functional classification of roads on this map should
be addressed to: Virginia Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, State Transportation Planner,
1401 East Broad Street, Richmond VA 23219. 804-786-2985 (TTY users, call 711).
Copyright © 2006 by Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, All Rights Reserved.
C r a i g C o u n t y
B o t e t o u r t C o u n t y
BOUNDARIES
OTHER
HIGHWAY ROUTE SIGNS
Interstate
US Highway
VA Primary
VA Secondary
Jurisdiction Boundary
Urban Cluster Boundary
Urbanized Area Boundary
MPO Study Area Boundary
Railroads
Major Water Feature
95
1
2
600
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Urban Interstate
Urban Freeway & Expressway
Urban Other Principal Arterial
Urban Minor Arterial
Urban Collector
Rural Interstate
Rural Other Principal Arterial
Rural Minor Arterial
Rural Major Collector
Rural Minor Collector
Not Classified, Urban Local, Rural Local
Proposed Existing
164 of 320
ROCKY
MOUNT RD
220
ELECTRIC ROAD
PROPSED I-73
WOOD HAVEN ROAD
628
SOUTHWEST
EXPRESSWAY
220
HIGHLAND ROAD
618
PLANTATION ROAD
115
HOLLINS ROAD
601
419
780
COVE ROAD
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
48
116
JAE VALLEY ROAD
KING STREET
666
BANDY ROAD
HERSHBERGER ROAD
101
VALLEY
VIEW BLVD
ROSELAWN ROAD
689
658
RUTROUGH ROAD
628
MUDLICK ROAD
460
CHALLENGER
AVENUE
HERSHBERGER ROAD
101
460
ORANGE
AVENUE
419
720
COLONIAL
AVENUE
221
BRAMBLETON
AVENUE
117
CARSON RD
758
115
605
APPERSON
DRIVE
WILLIAMSON ROAD
11
629
GREEN
RIDGE ROAD
11
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
220
48
PETERS
CREEK ROAD
ORANGE
AVENUE
460
BELLE
AVENE
STARKEY ROAD
904
CLOVERDALE RD
220
RIVERDALE ROAD
FRANKLIN ROAD
679
BUCK MOUNTAIN ROAD
AVIATION BLVD
116
LAFAYETTE
BOULEVARD
COVE ROAD
ELECTRIC ROAD
MEMORIAL
AVENUE
OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD
LYNCHBURG
TURNPIKE
681
GARST
MILL ROAD
682
668
YELLOW
MOUNTAIN ROAD
460
MELROSE
AVENUE
PENN FOREST
BOULEVARD
687
BRANDON
AVENUE
625
419
AIRPORT ROAD
613
MERRIMAN ROAD
CAMPBELL
AVENUE
VIRGINIA
AVENUE
419
24
MOUNT PLEASANT
BOULEVARD
DALE AVENUE
WASHINGTON
STREET
221
11
GUS NICKS
BOULEVARD
TOWN SQUARE
DRIVE
EAST MAIN
STREET 460
MCVITTY ROAD
1662
ELECTRIC ROAD
BRAMBLETON
AVENUE
221
ELECTRIC ROAD
686
GRAN DIN ROAD
COLONIAL
AVENUE
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
BROADWAY
STREET
RIVERLAND ROAD
BRIDGE
STREET
581
DALEWOOD
AVENUE
BULLITT
AVENUE
GRANDIN ROAD
LIBERTY ROAD
JAMISON
AVENUE
EDGEWOOD
STREET
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
MOUNTAIN
VIEW ROAD
RESERVE
AVENUE
AVIATION
DRIVE
BURRELL
STREET
WISE AVENUE
PETERS
CREEK ROAD
117
TAZEWELL
AVENUE
681
24
BY- PASS ROAD
OVERLAND ROAD
221
BENT
MOUNTAIN ROAD
WONJU
STREET
1663
MUNICIPAL ROAD
SHENANDOAH
AVENUE
581
WALNUT
AVENUE
116
11
630
WASHINGTON
AVENUE
WILLIAMSON
ROAD
2ND STREET
634
460
24
JEFFERSON
STREET
118
FRANKLIN ROAD
OGDEN
ROAD
867
MAIN
STREET
FRANKLIN
ROAD
685
651
MOUNTAIN
VIEW
RD
GAINSBORO
STREET
KESSLER
MILL ROAD
BENNINGTON
STREET
KIMBALL
AVENUE
24TH STREET
116
BRANDON
AVENUE
GREENRIDGE ROAD
N ORFOLK AVENUE
POLLARD
STREET
HARDY
AVENUE
81
13TH STREET
SOUTHWEST
13TH STREET
SALEM
AVENUE
GARDEN CITY
BOULEVARD
MOUNTAIN
VIEW TERRACE
WILLIAMSON ROAD
14TH STREET
WALNUT
AVENUE
YELLOW
MOUNTAIN ROAD
9TH STREET
BOULEVARD
STREET
MCCLANAHAN
STREET
TEXAS
STREET
10TH STREET
SALEM
TURNPIKE
PLANTATION ROAD
PATTERSON
AVENUE
HOLLINS ROAD
LOUDON
AVENUE
PETERS
CREEK ROAD
RUTGERS ROAD
5TH STREET
ELM AVENUE
ROANOKE
BOULEVARD
WELLS
AVENUE
11
SHENANDOAH
AVENUE
Town of
Vinton
City of
Roanoke
City of
Salem
0 0.125 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25
Miles
City of Roanoke
2005 Functional Classification
Functional Classification Actions FHWA Approval Date
1995 Functional Classification May 10, 1993
2005 Functional Classification April 20, 2007
BOUNDARIES
OTHER
HIGHWAY ROUTE SIGNS
Interstate
US Highway
VA Primary
VA Secondary
Jurisdiction Boundary
Urban Cluster Boundary
Urbanized Area Boundary
MPO Study Area Boundary
Railroads
Major Water Feature
95
1
2
600
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Urban Interstate
Urban Freeway & Expressway
Urban Other Principal Arterial
Urban Minor Arterial
Urban Collector
Rural Interstate
Rural Other Principal Arterial
Rural Minor Arterial
Rural Major Collector
Rural Minor Collector
Not Classified, Urban Local, Rural Local
Proposed Existing
R o a n o k e C o u n t y
The accuracy or completeness of this map is not guaranteed or warranted.
The purpose of this map is to illustrate the Commonwealth of Virginia’s official
highway functional classification system. Information and mileages stated on this
map are relevant to the highway functional classification system only.
Jurisdiction Boundaries, Urban Cluster Boundaries, Urbanized Area Boundaries,
and MPO Study Area Boundaries based on Census 2000 data. However, some
boundary data has been modified, or smoothed, for transportation planning purposes.
Urban Cluster Boundaries are only shown when outside of Urbanized Area Boundaries.
Request for information on the functional classification of roads on this map should
be addressed to: Virginia Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, State Transportation Planner,
1401 East Broad Street, Richmond VA 23219. 804-786-2985 (TTY users, call 711).
Copyright © 2006 by Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, All Rights Reserved.
VIRGINIA HIGHWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
City of Roanoke 128
R o a n o k e C o u n t y
165 of 320
WILDWOOD ROAD
619
TWELVE OCLOCK
KNOB ROAD
694
311
THOMPSON
MEMORIAL DRIVE
419
780
COVE ROAD
11
WEST MAIN
STREET
628
WOOD HAVEN ROAD
639
HARBORWOOD ROAD
APPERSON
DRIVE
11
TWELVE
OCLOCK ROAD
629
GREEN
RIDGE ROAD
460
EAST MAIN
STREET
MUDLICK ROAD
RIVERSIDE
DRIVE
11 MAIN STREET WEST
CATAWBA
VALLEY DRIVE
311
ACADEMY
STREET
419
ELECTRIC ROAD
11
BRANDON
AVENUE
TEXAS
STREET
630
KESSLER
MILL ROAD
635
686
419
419
ELECTRIC ROAD
IDAHO
STREET
112
WILDWOOD RD
DALEWOOD
AVENUE
117
PETERS
CREEK ROAD
MILL LANE
692
SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN ROAD
11
WEST MAIN
STREET
COLLEGE
AVENUE
ROANOKE
BLOULEVARD
COLORADO STREET
GOODWIN
AVENUE
FRONT
AVENUE
GRANDIN RO AD
ASH BOTTOM ROAD
ELECTRIC ROAD
9065
685
81
EDDY AVENUE
760
WILDWOOD
ROAD
KESSLER
MILL ROAD
LYNCHBURG
TURNPIKE
GREENRIDGE ROAD
ELECTRIC ROAD
682
MARKET
STREET
PIEDMONT AVENUE
DUIGIUDS LANE
KING STREET
SHENANDOAH
AVENUE
SALEM
TURNPIKE
460
4TH STREET
MELROSE
AVENUE
460
ROANOKE
BOULEVARD
UNION STREET
City of
Roanoke
City of
Salem
0 0.125 0.25 0.5 0.75 1
Miles
City of Salem
2005 Functional Classification
Functional Classification Actions FHWA Approval Date
1995 Functional Classification May 10, 1993
2005 Functional Classification April 20, 2007
C i t y o f
R o a n o k e
BOUNDARIES
OTHER
HIGHWAY ROUTE SIGNS
Interstate
US Highway
VA Primary
VA Secondary
Jurisdiction Boundary
Urban Cluster Boundary
Urbanized Area Boundary
MPO Study Area Boundary
Railroads
Major Water Feature
95
1
2
600
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Urban Interstate
Urban Freeway & Expressway
Urban Other Principal Arterial
Urban Minor Arterial
Urban Collector
Rural Interstate
Rural Other Principal Arterial
Rural Minor Arterial
Rural Major Collector
Rural Minor Collector
Not Classified, Urban Local, Rural Local
Proposed Existing
R o a n o k e C o u n t y
The accuracy or completeness of this map is not guaranteed or warranted.
The purpose of this map is to illustrate the Commonwealth of Virginia’s official
highway functional classification system. Information and mileages stated on this
map are relevant to the highway functional classification system only.
Jurisdiction Boundaries, Urban Cluster Boundaries, Urbanized Area Boundaries,
and MPO Study Area Boundaries based on Census 2000 data. However, some
boundary data has been modified, or smoothed, for transportation planning purposes.
Urban Cluster Boundaries are only shown when outside of Urbanized Area Boundaries.
Request for information on the functional classification of roads on this map should
be addressed to: Virginia Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, State Transportation Planner,
1401 East Broad Street, Richmond VA 23219. 804-786-2985 (TTY users, call 711).
Copyright © 2006 by Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, All Rights Reserved.
VIRGINIA HIGHWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
City of Salem 129
R o a n o k e C o u n t y
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618
HIGHLAND ROAD
KING STREET
ORANGE
AVENUE
460
RIVERDALE ROAD
VIRGIN IA
AVENUE
DALE AVENUE
24
WASHINGTON
STREET
GUS NICKS
BOULEVARD
MOUNTAIN
VIEW ROAD
WISE AVENUE
651
MOUNTAIN
VIEW RD
24
BY- PASS ROAD
634
HARDY ROAD
WASHINGTON
AVENUE
FEATHER ROAD
654
BENNINGTON
STREET
48
POLLARD
STREET
WASHINGTON
AVENUE
BELLE
AVENE
HARDY
AVENUE
BLUE RIDGE PKWY
WALNUT
AVENUE
WEST LEE
AVENUE
JAMISON
AVENUE
Town of
Vinton
City of
Roanoke
0 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Miles
Town of Vinton
2005 Functional Classification
Functional Classification Actions FHWA Approval Date
1995 Functional Classification May 10, 1993
2005 Functional Classification April 20, 2007
C i t y o f R o a n o k e
BOUNDARIES
OTHER
HIGHWAY ROUTE SIGNS
Interstate
US Highway
VA Primary
VA Secondary
Jurisdiction Boundary
Urban Cluster Boundary
Urbanized Area Boundary
MPO Study Area Boundary
Railroads
Major Water Feature
95
1
2
600
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Urban Interstate
Urban Freeway & Expressway
Urban Other Principal Arterial
Urban Minor Arterial
Urban Collector
Rural Interstate
Rural Other Principal Arterial
Rural Minor Arterial
Rural Major Collector
Rural Minor Collector
Not Classified, Urban Local, Rural Local
Proposed Existing
R o a n o k e C o u n t y
The accuracy or completeness of this map is not guaranteed or warranted.
The purpose of this map is to illustrate the Commonwealth of Virginia’s official
highway functional classification system. Information and mileages stated on this
map are relevant to the highway functional classification system only.
Jurisdiction Boundaries, Urban Cluster Boundaries, Urbanized Area Boundaries,
and MPO Study Area Boundaries based on Census 2000 data. However, some
boundary data has been modified, or smoothed, for transportation planning purposes.
Urban Cluster Boundaries are only shown when outside of Urbanized Area Boundaries.
Request for information on the functional classification of roads on this map should
be addressed to: Virginia Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, State Transportation Planner,
1401 East Broad Street, Richmond VA 23219. 804-786-2985 (TTY users, call 711).
Copyright © 2006 by Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation,
Transportation and Mobility Planning Division, All Rights Reserved.
VIRGINIA HIGHWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
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Appendix B
Virginia Department of Transportation
Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations
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Virginia Department of Transportation
Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations
1. Introduction
Bicycling and walking are fundamental travel modes and integral components of an efficient
transportation network. Appropriate bicycle and pedestrian accommodations provide the public,
including the disabled community, with access to the transportation network; connectivity with other
modes of transportation; and independent mobility regardless of age, physical constraints, or income.
Effective bicycle and pedestrian accommodations enhance the quality of life and health, strengthen
communities, increase safety for all highway users, reduce congestion, and can benefit the environment.
Bicycling and walking are successfully accommodated when travel by these modes is efficient, safe, and
comfortable for the public. A strategic approach will consistently incorporate the consideration and
provision of bicycling and walking accommodations into the decision- making process for Virginia’s
transportation network.
2. Purpose
This policy provides the framework through which the Virginia Department of Transportation will
accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians, including pedestrians with disabilities, along with motorized
transportation modes in the planning, funding, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of
Virginia’s transportation network to achieve a safe, effective, and balanced multimodal transportation
system.
For the purposes of this policy, an accommodation is defined as any facility, design feature, operational
change, or maintenance activity that improves the environment in which bicyclists and pedestrians
travel. Examples of such accommodations include the provision of bike lanes, sidewalks, and signs; the
installation of curb extensions for traffic calming; and the addition of paved shoulders.
3. Project Development
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will initiate all highway construction projects with the
presumption that the projects shall accommodate bicycling and walking. Factors that support the need
to provide bicycle and pedestrian accommodations include, but are not limited to, the following:
– project is identified in an adopted transportation or related plan
– project accommodates existing and future bicycle and pedestrian use
– project improves or maintains safety for all users
– project provides a connection to public transportation services and facilities
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– project serves areas or population groups with limited transportation options
– project provides a connection to bicycling and walking trip generators such as employment,
education, retail, recreation, and residential centers and public facilities
– project is identified in a Safe Routes to School program or provides a connection to a school
– project provides a regional connection or is of regional or state significance
– project provides a link to other bicycle and pedestrian accommodations
– project provides a connection to traverse natural or man- made barriers
– project provides a tourism or economic development opportunity
Project development for bicycle and pedestrian accommodations will follow VDOT’s project
programming and scheduling process and concurrent engineering process. VDOT will encourage the
participation of localities in concurrent engineering activities that guide the project development.
3.1 Accommodations Built as Independent Construction Projects
Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations can be developed through projects that are independent of
highway construction, either within the highway right-of-way or on an independent right-of-way.
Independent construction projects can be utilized to retrofit accommodations along existing roadways,
improve existing accommodations to better serve users, and install facilities to provide continuity and
accessibility within the bicycle and pedestrian network. These projects will follow the same procedures
as those for other construction projects for planning, funding, design, and construction. Localities and
metropolitan planning organizations will be instrumental in identifying and prioritizing these
independent construction projects.
3.2 Access-Controlled Corridors
Access-controlled corridors can create barriers to bicycle and pedestrian travel. Bicycling and walking
may be accommodated within or adjacent to access-controlled corridors through the provision of
facilities on parallel roadways or physically separated parallel facilities within the right-of-way. Crossings
of such corridors must be provided to establish or maintain connectivity of bicycle and pedestrian
accommodations.
3.3 Additional Improvement Opportunities
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Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations will be considered in other types of projects. Non-construction
activities can be used to improve accommodations for bicycling and walking. In addition, any project
that affects or could affect the usability of an existing bicycle or pedestrian accommodation within the
highway system must be consistent with state and federal laws.
3.3.1 Operation and Maintenance Activities
Bicycling and walking should be considered in operational improvements, including hazard elimination
projects and signal installation. Independent operational improvements for bicycling and walking, such
as the installation of pedestrian signals, should be coordinated with local transportation and safety
offices. The maintenance program will consider bicycling and walking so that completed activities will
not hinder the movement of those choosing to use these travel modes. The maintenance program may
produce facility changes that will enhance the environment for bicycling and walking, such as the
addition of paved shoulders.
3.3.2 Long Distance Bicycle Routes
Long distance bicycle routes facilitate travel for bicyclists through the use of shared lanes, bike lanes,
and shared use paths, as well as signage. All projects along a long distance route meeting the criteria for
an American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) or Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) approved numbered bicycle route system should provide the necessary
design features to facilitate bicycle travel. Independent construction projects and other activities can be
utilized to make improvements for existing numbered bicycle routes. Consideration should be given to
facilitating the development of other types of long distance routes.
3.3.3 Tourism and Economic Development
Bicycling and walking accommodations can serve as unique transportation links between historic,
cultural, scenic, and recreational sites, providing support to tourism activities and resulting economic
development. Projects along existing or planned tourism and recreation corridors should include bicycle
and pedestrian accommodations. In addition, the development of independent projects to serve this
type of tourism and economic development function should be considered and coordinated with
economic development organizations at local, regional, and state levels, as well as with other related
agencies. Projects must also address the need to provide safety and connectivity for existing and
planned recreational trails, such as the Appalachian Trail, that intersect with the state’s highway system.
3.4 Exceptions to the Provision of Accommodations
Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations should be provided except where one or more of the following
conditions exist:
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– scarcity of population, travel, and attractors, both existing and future, indicate an absence of
need for such accommodations
– environmental or social impacts outweigh the need for these accommodations
– safety would be compromised total cost of bicycle and pedestrian accommodations to the
appropriate system (i.e.,
– interstate, primary, secondary, or urban system) would be excessively disproportionate to the
need for the facility
– purpose and scope of the specific project do not facilitate the provision of such
accommodations (e.g., projects for the Rural Rustic Road Program)
– bicycle and pedestrian travel is prohibited by state or federal laws
3.5 Decision Process
The project manager and local representatives will, based on the factors listed previously in this section,
develop a recommendation on how and whether to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians in a
construction project prior to the public hearing. The district administrator should confirm this
recommendation prior to the public hearing. Public involvement comments will be reviewed and
incorporated into project development prior to the preparation of the design approval
recommendation. When a locality is not in agreement with VDOT’s position on how bicyclists and
pedestrians will or will not be accommodated in a construction project, the locality can introduce a
formal appeal by means of a resolution adopted by the local governing body. The resolution must be
submitted to the district administrator to be reviewed and considered prior to the submission of the
design approval recommendation to the chief engineer for program development. Local resolutions
must be forwarded to the chief engineer for program development for consideration during the project
design approval or to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for consideration during location and
design approval, if needed for a project. The resolution and supporting information related to the
recommendation must be included in the project documentation.
The decisions made by VDOT and localities for the provision of bicycle and pedestrian travel must be
consistent with state and federal laws regarding accommodations and access for bicycling and walking.
4. Discipline Participation in Project Development
VDOT will provide the leadership to implement this policy. Those involved in the planning, funding,
design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the state’s highways are responsible for affecting
the guidance set forth in this policy. VDOT recognizes the need for interdisciplinary coordination to
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efficiently develop, operate, and maintain bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Procedures,
guidelines, and best practices will be developed or revised to implement the provisions set forth in this
policy. For example, objective criteria will be prepared to guide decisions on the restriction of bicycle
and pedestrian use of access-controlled facilities. VDOT will work with localities, regional planning
agencies, advisory committees, and other stakeholders to facilitate implementation and will offer
training or other resource tools on planning, designing, operating, and maintaining bicycle and
pedestrian accommodations.
4.1 Planning
VDOT will promote the inclusion of bicycle and pedestrian accommodations in transportation planning
activities at local, regional, and statewide levels. These planning activities include, but are not limited to,
corridor studies, small urban studies, regional plans, and the statewide multimodal long-range
transportation plan. To carry out this task, VDOT will coordinate with local government agencies,
regional planning agencies, and community stakeholder groups. In addition, VDOT will coordinate with
the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT) and local and regional transit
providers to identify needs for bicycle and pedestrian access to public transportation services and
facilities.
4.2 Funding
Highway construction funds can be used to build bicycle and pedestrian accommodations either
concurrently with highway construction projects or as independent transportation projects. Both types
of bicycle and pedestrian accommodation projects will be funded in the same manner as other highway
construction projects for each system (i.e., interstate, primary, secondary, or urban). VDOT’s
participation in the development and construction of an independent project that is not associated with
the interstate, primary, secondary, or urban systems will be determined through a negotiated
agreement with the locality or localities involved.
Other state and federal funding sources eligible for the development of bicycle and pedestrian
accommodations may be used, following program requirements established for these sources. These
sources include, but are not limited to, programs for highway safety, enhancement, air quality,
congestion relief, and special access.
VDOT may enter into agreements with localities or other entities in order to pursue alternate funding to
develop bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, so long as the agreements are consistent with state
and federal laws.
4.3 Design and Construction
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VDOT will work with localities to select and design accommodations, taking into consideration
community needs, safety, and unique environmental and aesthetic characteristics as they relate to
specific projects. The selection of the specific accommodations to be used for a project will be based on
the application of appropriate planning, design, and engineering principles. The accommodations will be
designed and built, or installed, using guidance from VDOT and AASHTO publications, the MUTCD, and
the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Methods for providing flexibility
within safe design parameters, such as context sensitive solutions and design, will be considered.
During the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS), VDOT will consider the current and
anticipated future use of the affected facilities by bicyclists and pedestrians, the potential impacts of the
alternatives on bicycle and pedestrian travel, and proposed measures, if any, to avoid or reduce adverse
impacts to the use of these facilities by bicyclists and pedestrians.
During project design VDOT will coordinate with VDRPT to address bicyclist and pedestrian access to
existing and planned transit connections.
Requests for exceptions to design criteria must be submitted in accordance with VDOT’s design
exception review process. The approval of exceptions will be decided by the Federal Highway
Administration or VDOT’s Chief Engineer for Program Development.
VDOT will ensure that accommodations for bicycling and walking are built in accordance with design
plans and VDOT’s construction standards and specifications.
4.4 Operations
VDOT will consider methods of accommodating bicycling and walking along existing roads through
operational changes, such as traffic calming and crosswalk marking, where appropriate and feasible.
VDOT will work with VDRPT and local and regional transit providers to identify the need for ancillary
facilities, such as shelters and bike racks on buses that support bicycling and walking to transit
connections.
VDOT will enforce the requirements for the continuance of bicycle and pedestrian traffic in work zones,
especially in areas at or leading to transit stops, and in facility replacements in accordance with the
MUTCD, VDOT Work Area Protection Manual, and VDOT Land Use Permit Manual when construction,
utility, or maintenance work, either by VDOT or other entities, affects bicycle and pedestrian
accommodations.
VDOT will continue to research and implement technologies that could be used to improve the safety
and mobility of bicyclists and pedestrians in Virginia’s transportation network, such as signal detection
systems for bicycles and in-pavement crosswalk lights.
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4.5 Maintenance
VDOT will maintain bicycle and pedestrian accommodations as necessary to keep the accommodations
usable and accessible in accordance with state and federal laws and VDOT’s asset management policy.
Maintenance of bike lanes and paved shoulders will include repair, replacement, and clearance of
debris. As these facilities are an integral part of the pavement structure, snow and ice control will be
performed on these facilities.
For sidewalks, shared use paths, and bicycle paths built within department right-of-way, built to
department standards, and accepted for maintenance, VDOT will maintain these bicycle and pedestrian
accommodations through replacement and repair. VDOT will not provide snow or ice removal for
sidewalks and shared use paths. The execution of agreements between VDOT and localities for
maintenance of such facilities shall not be precluded under this policy.
5. Effective Date
This policy becomes effect upon its adoption by the Commonwealth Transportation Board on March 18,
2004, and will apply to projects that reach the scoping phase after its adoption.
This policy shall supersede all current department policies and procedures related to bicycle and
pedestrian accommodations. VDOT will develop or revise procedures, guidelines, and best practices to
support and implement the provisions set forth in this policy, and future departmental policies and
procedural documents shall comply with the provisions set forth in this policy.
Source: http://virginiadot.org/infoservice/resources/Policy on Integrating BP Accommodations.pdf
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Appendix C
VDOT State Bicycle Policy Plan
Recommendations Summary Table
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Appendix D
Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee Representatives
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Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee
The Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee (RBAC) is a standing committee organized and hosted by the
Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission. The Regional BAC was established in 2009 following a
recommendation from a 2008 Bicycle Friendly Community workshop hosted in Roanoke by the League
of American Bicyclist (LAB). The Regional BAC is composed of appointed representatives from local
government (cities of Roanoke and Salem, the counties of Botetourt and Roanoke, and the Town of
Vinton); the Regional Commission; Roanoke Valley Area MPO, VDOT, Roanoke Valley greenway
Commission, RIDE Solutions, Roanoke Regional Partnership, Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, and citizen
advocates. The RBAC meets bi-monthly and serves a forum for discussion of bicycle-related topics and to
facilitate the provision of bicycle accommodations, information, and resources in the greater Roanoke
area. More specifically, the RBAC assists in updating and implementing the Bikeway Plan for the
RVAMPO, hosts periodic Planners and Engineers Rides, and distributes the annual Regional Bike Awards
(Bike Hero and Extraordinary Bicycle Professional). Additional information is available at
www.rvarc.org/bike.
Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee Representatives (December 2012)
Liz Belcher – Roanoke Valley Greenways
Lindsay Blankenship – Roanoke County Parks and Recreation Department
Jeff Busby – Botetourt County Planning Department
Tom Carr – City of Roanoke Planning Department
Richard Caywood, Virginia Department of Transportation
Barbara Duerk – Virginia Bicycle Federation
Pete Eshelman – Roanoke Regional Partnership
Andrea Garland – Alta Planning
Dawn Godwin – Blue Ridge Parkway, National Park Service
Michael Gray – Virginia Department of Transportation
David Harrison – Blue Ridge Bicycle Club
Jeremy Holmes – RIDE Solutions
Mark Jamison – City of Roanoke Transportation Department
Jim Lee – Roanoke Valley Greenways
Hong Liu – City of Roanoke Transportation Department
Ron McCorkle – Sharebike.org
Chris Patriarca – Roanoke County Planning Department
James Rosar – Cyclo-Ward Bicycle Repair
Jim Ritchie – Citizen advocate
Shane Sawyer – Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
Benjamin Trip – City of Salem Planning Department
Donnie Underwood – City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department
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Appendix E
City of Roanoke Complete Streets Policy
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City of Roanoke Complete Streets Policy
Adopted March 17, 2008
Complete Streets are streets that safely accommodate street users of all ages and abilities such as
pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists. Through this policy, the City of Roanoke intends to
ensure that all transportation agencies within the City shall routinely plan, fund, design, construct,
operate, and maintain their streets according to the Complete Street principles of the City’s “Street
Design Guidelines” with the goal of creating an attractive connected multimodal network that balances
the needs of all users, except where there are demonstrated exceptional circumstances.
By adopting this policy the City of Roanoke:
• Affirms that Improving Streetscapes to create great streets, a strategic initiative of the
City’s Comprehensive Plan Vision 2001-2020, will improve both Roanoke’s image and its
function by providing a safe and attractive environment for street users of all ages and abilities
such as pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists;
• Recognizes that the development of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure supports Vision 2001-
2020’s strategic initiative Investing in Critical Amenities because it enhances recreational
opportunities and well-designed cityscapes, thus promoting active lifestyles;
• Appreciates the positive role that good pedestrian and bicycle facilities play in attracting
population growth and sustainable economic development;
• Values the long-term cost savings of developing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure as they
relate to improved public health, improved environmental stewardship, reduced fuel
consumption, and the reduced demand for motor vehicle infrastructure.
• Recognizes that Complete Streets may be achieved through single projects or incrementally
through a series of smaller improvements or maintenance activities overtime, and that all
sources of transportation-related funding be drawn upon to implement Complete Streets.
• Intends to maximize the number of transportation options available within the public right-ofway.
Additionally, Roanoke City Council declares it is the City of Roanoke’s policy to:
1. Use the Street Design Guidelines to guide the planning, funding, design, construction, operation,
and maintenance of new and modified streets in Roanoke while remaining flexible to the unique
circumstances of different streets where sound engineering and planning judgment will produce
context sensitive designs.
2. Incorporate the Street Design Guidelines’ principles into all City plans, manuals, rules,
regulations and programs as appropriate.
3. Keep street pavement widths to the minimum necessary.
4. Provide pedestrian accommodation in the form of sidewalks or shared-use pathways on all
arterial and collector streets and on local streets in the Downtown, Village Center,
5. Traditional Neighborhood, Suburban Neighborhood, Local Commercial, Regional Commercial,
and Industrial character districts.
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6. Provide bicycle accommodation along all arterial and collector streets. Bicycle accommodation
on local streets should be provided within the travel lanes shared with motor vehicles and no
additional markings, signage, or pavement should be provided unless a designated bicycle route
requires the use of a local street. Where physical conditions warrant, plant trees whenever a
street is newly constructed, reconstructed, or relocated.
7. The Director of Public Works, Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Planning,
Building and Development will present a written explanation to the City Manager for approval
when policies 3-6 above are not reasonable or feasible per the following exceptional
circumstances:
a. Public safety would be compromised
b. Severe topographic constraints exist
c. Environmental or social impacts outweigh the need for these accommodations
d. The purpose and scope of the project does not facilitate provision of such
accommodation
e. The total cost of constructing and/or maintaining the accommodation, including
potential right-of-way acquisition, would be excessively disproportionate to the
need for the facility
f. A public consensus determines the accommodation is unwanted
In support of this Complete Streets Policy, the City of Roanoke will:
• Update all necessary and appropriate codes, standards and ordinances to ensure that design
components for all new or modified streets follow the intent of the Street Design Guidelines.
• Update the process of evaluating requests for new curb and/or pedestrian accommodations.
• Identify all current and potential future sources of funding for street improvements
• Continue inter-departmental project coordination among city departments with an interest in
the activities that occur within the public right-of-way in order to better use fiscal resources.
• Train pertinent staff in the engineering, parks and recreation, planning, and transportation
departments on the content of the Street Design Guidelines
• Use the following process when planning improvements within the public right-of-way
a. Identify the street type according to Roanoke’s street hierarchy
b. Identify the current and future character district(s) that pertain to the project
c. Identify the most appropriate street typical section according to the street type and
character district
d. Identify any general elements that may apply to the work
• Measure the success of this complete streets policy using the following performance measures:
a. Total miles of on-street bicycle routes defined by streets with clearly marked or
signed bicycle accommodation
b. Linear feet of new pedestrian accommodation
c. Number of new curb ramps installed along city streets
d. Number of new street trees planted along city streets
• Update the Street Design Guidelines as needed
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Appendix F
Roanoke County
Code of Ordinances
Appendix A – Zoning Ordinance
Article 5 – Development Standards
Sec. 30-91-Bicycle Parking Standards
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Sec. 30-91-Bicycle Parking Standards
A. In lots with greater than fifty (50) spaces, a minimum of one (1) bicycle parking space shall be
provided on-site for each twenty (20) off-street automobile parking spaces.
B. Bicycle parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions of six (6) feet in length and two (2) feet in
width.
C. Fractional space computation: when the computation of the number of bicycle parking spaces
results in a fractional requirement, any fraction less than one-half shall be disregarded and any
fraction equaling or exceeding one-half shall be construed as requiring one full parking space.
D. When bicycle parking is required, there shall be a minimum of two (2) spaces provided but not more
than twenty (20) bicycle spaces will be required at a single site.
E. For every four (4) bicycle parking space provided above the minimum requirement, the number of
impervious vehicular parking spaces required by Section 30-91-3-3 may be reduced by one (1). The
number of impervious vehicular parking spaces shall not be reduced by an amount exceeding five (5)
percent.
F. If the vehicular parking area is lighted, the required bicycle parking shall also be lighted.
G. Bicycle parking shall be located within fifty (50) feet of an entrance to the building or within a
building if the location is easily accessible for bicycles and shall comply with the design standards set
forth in Roanoke County’s Design Handbook.
H. Bicycle parking shall be accessed by an aisle that is a minimum of five (5) feet wide.
I. Areas set aside for required bicycle parking shall be clearly marked and reserved for bicycle parking
only.
J. Bicycle racks shall be provided for all bicycle parking areas and shall hold bicycles securely by the
frame and be securely anchored to the ground or to the building structure to prevent the racks from
being removed from the location. See the Roanoke County Design Handbook for bicycle rack
recommendations.
K. The Zoning Administrator may grant exemptions to bicycle parking requirements in connection with
temporary uses or uses that are not likely to generate the need for bicycle parking.
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Appendix G
League of American Bicyclist
2008 Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop
Action Items
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2008 Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop
Action Items
• Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission establishing a Bicycle Committee
• Each local jurisdiction establishing a Bicycle Advisory Committee
• Each local jurisdiction adopting the Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area MPO Encouraging
local interest groups to include non-motorized transit issues in
• their platform
• Hosting a candidate forum
• Creating an awards program to recognize government officials or agencies that are instrumental
in improving conditions for cycling
• Organizing a community bike ride series
• Organizing a “big ride” with a large number of participants including elected officials
• Notifying businesses of the availability of free bicycle racks through the Bicycle Rack Donation
Program from RIDE Solutions and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
• Launching a bike education program this spring
• Airing television public service announcements to educate bicyclists on how to ride safely and
motorists on how to share the road Promoting bicycle rodeos, helmet give-away programs, and
Safe Routes to Schools projects
• Participating in VDOT and National Park Service public meetings
• Each attendee participating in his or her Neighborhood Plan update process
• Determining outcomes of action plan
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Appendix H
Virginia Logos Supplemental Guides Signs Program
VDOT Traffic Engineering Division Memorandum TE-150
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VIRGINIA LOGOS SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDE SIGNS APPLICATION/COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
NAME OF BUSINESS TELEPHONE # CONTRACT # (Internal Use Only)
COMPANY/BILLING NAME TELEPHONE # BUSINESS WEBSITE (If applicable)
CONTACT NAME TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS
BUSINESS ADDRESS (NO. AND STREET) (CITY OR TOWN) (STATE) (ZIP)
MAILING/BILLING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT) (CITY OR TOWN) (STATE) (ZIP)
Number of Signs Requested: __________ Location of Signs: _________________________________________
MINIMUM REQUIRED SERVICES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDE SIGNS
· Located within 15 miles of the initial location of signage.
· Be open to the general public, on a continuous basis, either year-round or during the normal operating season for the type of facility. Closings for
observances of official state holidays are allowed.
· Comply with all applicable laws concerning the provision of public accommodations without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national
origin, or accessibility by the physically handicapped.
· Agree to abide by all rules, regulations, policies, procedures and criteria associated with the program.
· Agree that in any cases of dispute or other disagreement with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and criteria or applications of the
program, the decision of the State Traffic Engineer shall be final and binding.
· Be one or more of the following “Acceptable Sites”:
Cultural: Historic Building (1,2); Historic Site (1,2); Historic District (1,2)
Governmental: Correctional Facility; Courthouses ; Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries Facilities; Dept. of Motor Vehicles Facilities; Government Offices;
Landfills/Transfer Stations; Police/Sheriff Offices or Facilities (1); Prisons; Regional Jails; Recycling Facilities;
Recreational: Boat Landings (Public); Natural Attractions (1); National Park (1); Municipal Park (1); Regional Park (1); State Park (1)
Schools: High Schools; Middle Schools; Elementary Schools; Junior High Schools; Colleges & Universities (Main Campus Only) (1); Virginia Educational
Institutions (1)
Military (1): Military Facilities
Miscellaneous (1): Arlington National Cemetery; Virginia Veterans Cemetery; Tourist Information Centers; Welcome Centers
(1) Permitted on Interstate & Limited Access Highways
(2) If Supplemental Guide Signs are installed for a historic district, separate signs for individual historic sites within the historic district shall not be
allowed
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1. Approximate distance from intersection or interchange (Accurate measurement will be done by VL):________
2. Does your establishment have a license or approval from the State of Virginia (if required)? Yes No
3. Are Federal funds being used to pay for signage? Yes No
4. Are restroom facilities provided for public use? Yes No
5. Hours of Operation: Monday_____________ Tuesday____________ Wednesday____________
Thursday__________ Friday_____________ Saturday____________ Sunday________________
6. Under which of the above list of “Acceptable Sites” does your facility/establishment qualify? ___________
7. Approximate number of visitors to your facility per year: ______________________
8. Can your facility/establishment be described as nonprofit or governmental? Yes No
If nonprofit, please provide your tax ID number: ____________________________
9. If applicable, please provide your seasonal opening and closing dates:
Opening Date: _______________ Closing Date: _________________
10. Do you currently have Supplemental Guide Signs for your establishment? Yes No
If YES, please provide the location(s) of your current signs: ___________________________________________
NOTE: At all times material hereto, Applicant hereby certifies that it will remain in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for
providing for accessibility by the physically handicapped to the premises and further agrees to provide the premises to the general public
without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin. Unless otherwise noted, all requirements of the State Criteria shall
be satisfied entirely on the premises of the business establishment and any facilities required by the State Criteria shall be located entirely on
the premises on the business establishment.
I hereby certify that the above statements are true and correct and agree to promptly inform Virginia Logos, in writing, by
certified mail, within 10 days, of any changes to these statements. I understand that either the Virginia Department of
Transportation or Virginia Logos may make inquiries or inspections to insure that the minimum requirements of the State Criteria
are being met. I further certify that all required licenses and/or permits required to operate the business establishment have been
obtained and are current and/or active.
Customer Signature: ___________________________________________Title: ________________________
FALSIFICATION OF THE ABOVE STATEMENTS WILL RESULT IN THE DENIAL OF THE APPLICATION OR REVOCATION OF THE PRIVILEGE OF
PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE RETURNED WITH A $250 NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE PER SIGN
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SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDE SIGN PROGRAM
Please provide the legend (wording), mileage, and directional arrow (if applicable) you would like to be
used for your sign. All designs and layouts are subject to approval by Virginia Logos and the Virginia
Department of Transportation. A separate application must be completed for each Supplemental Guide
Sign desired.
Please use an “X” for spaces between words and indicated desired directional arrow (if applicable):
Example: Virginia National Park
V i r g i n i a X X X X X X X X