New River Valley Trail Guide
The Regional Commission and local Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) recently completed the New River Valley Trail Guide, a resource showcasing outdoor recreation assets across the region.
Regional Housing Study
The Regional Housing study is now entering its public outreach and engagement phase. The Housing Study’s Leadership Team has been working to Identify key stakeholders to participate in topical focus group discussions around the multiple sectors with which housing intersects.
Broadband Plan for Montgomery County and Radford
Montgomery County (along with possible participation of towns within the county) and the City Radford will be developing an asset inventory and broadband implementation strategies to support the deployment of high-speed internet to residents in need of this critical infrastructure.
Pearisburg and Rich Creek Receive Grants for Downtown Revitalization
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced the Towns of Pearisburg and Rich Creek have each received grants of nearly $700,000 through the Community Development Block Grant program.
VTrans 2045 is underway!
Virginia’s statewide multimodal transportation plan update aims to provide a more complete picture of transportation improvements needed in the Commonwealth. The first step will involve developing a new vision that will be informed by a public survey, vulnerability assessment, and data trends.
RIDE Solutions Update
RIDE Solutions staff once again had the opportunity to support several community events this fall. During Blacksburg’s Sustainability Week, RIDE Solutions worked with local partners to host the bike valet at the end of the Sustainability Week Bike Parade, making it possible for participants to enjoy the farmers’ market after safely docking their bikes.
