Bike Walk RVA launched its first Academy in 2014 when the region had just 37 miles of bikeways and no plans focusing on bicyclist and pedestrian movement. After graduating more than 200 “Champions” trained to stand up for connected biking and walking, the region has quadrupled its bikeway mileage, built key connectors like the T. Tyler Potterfield bicyclist/pedestrian-only bridge, passed […]

Written by: Noelle Hart A recent study conducted by the Virginia Department of Health found that less than one quarter of children ages 6-17 participate in the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. This, in part, is negatively affected by the length of recess, availability of facilities and resources, and social environments at schools. So, how can you […]

For the 2023 Supervisor elections in Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico Counties, Bike Walk RVA administered a candidate questionnaire to each person running to see where they stand on issues relating to biking and walking in the region. Candidate responses are recorded by county — click on your district below to see where your candidates stand! Chesterfield County Hanover County Henrico […]