RIDE Solutions

RIDE Solutions Fewer cars on the road during the busy rush hours of the day can also mean safer roads.

RIDE Solutions’ helps the region' residents and workers find transportation options for commute and non-commute trips by promoting resources for walking, biking, carpooling and public transit. Ride Solutions is a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Agency – a program dedicated to expanding the efficiency and life of the roadway network and reducing the environmental impacts – air pollution – of

vehicle emissions. By helping to promote and connect individuals and businesses partners to transportation options TDM agencies (RIDE Solutions) help to reduce traffic on local roads and improve air quality (link to our community or benefits section) by reducing the impacts of vehicle emissions. Through incentive programs, education, and encouragement RIDE Solutions connections people to transportation options.

08/24/2026

Congratulating the many in Roanoke Valley who have worked together and advocated for this much needed bus shelter to meet rider needs in our communities! 🎉🚍

We had a wonderful time engaging with students and faculty about sustainable transportation options at the Virginia Tech...
08/20/2026

We had a wonderful time engaging with students and faculty about sustainable transportation options at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Nokie Resource Fair at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke!

As we approach Transit Month in September, our outreach focused on popular routes that are accessible from the VTC campus:

🌟The Star Line Trolley:
Offers free transportation to retail businesses, schools, and restaurants located along Jefferson Street between Downtown Roanoke and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

⏰Runs from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, with service every 20 minutes.

🚌The Smart Way and Express Buses:
These routes connect the Roanoke Valley with the New River Valley. Key destinations include:

🏫Roanoke VTC campus
🚆Amtrak station
🏨Hotel Roanoke and Higher Education Center
✈Roanoke Blacksburg Airport
🚗Park and rides
⛪Blacksburg Municipal Building
🚍Transit Center at Virginia Tech's campus

Regular passes are priced at $4, but it's FREE with a Hokie Passport!

✅For detailed information on routes and other public transit options available in the Roanoke Valley, visit https://www.valleymetro.com/.

Park and Ride lots in our region facilitate carpools and vanpools for commuting to work or school, with two locations av...
07/23/2026

Park and Ride lots in our region facilitate carpools and vanpools for commuting to work or school, with two locations available in Roanoke County that support transit options.

These lots offer a convenient, free parking solution for commuters, especially those traveling longer distances, and even accommodate overnight parking.

🚗 For more information on official Park and Ride locations, please visit Virginia Department of Transportation 's website at https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/travel-traffic/commuters/park-and-ride/

06/24/2026

Whether you live, work, shop, or spend time in the rural areas of our region, your input matters! 🚘 🚲 🚌 Find out about a long range rural transportation plan being conducted by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission. It’s a 20-year vision identifying transportation issues and community needs, and sets goals and action steps to improve roads, pedestrian facilities, transit services, and more.

Want to get away at a discount between now and July 4th? See this Virginia Breeze deal!
06/12/2026

Want to get away at a discount between now and July 4th? See this Virginia Breeze deal!

💬Use your voice to help shape transportation in our region's rural areas! Residents, businesses, and community stakehold...
06/12/2026

💬Use your voice to help shape transportation in our region's rural areas!

Residents, businesses, and community stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the Rural Roanoke Valley Transportation Plan.

✅Share your feedback at https://engage.rvarc.org/rlrtp

This plan will guide transportation priorities through 2050 for Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke, and Franklin Counties, the City of Covington, and the Towns of Clifton Forge, Fincastle, New Castle, and Rocky Mount.

Your feedback is crucial for identifying transportation needs, such as road conditions, safety, and connectivity. Public input will help develop strategies to enhance safety, maintain infrastructure, and improve access to jobs, schools, and healthcare.

Whether you drive, walk, bike, ride transit, or rely on community transportation, your perspective is important! 🚗🚚🚌🚴‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️

🚍 The best way to learn how to navigate the bus system is to Try Transit Together! ✨We had a wonderful Try Transit outin...
06/10/2026

🚍 The best way to learn how to navigate the bus system is to Try Transit Together! ✨

We had a wonderful Try Transit outing with the staff from the Roanoke Department of Social Services Self-Sufficiency program. We traveled on Valley Metro - Roanoke routes 21/22, starting from their location on Williamson Rd to the Third St Transit Center and back.

🙌🏽Gaining hands-on experience in planning routes and riding the bus equips staff members with the knowledge and confidence they need to assist clients seeking transportation. The Self-Sufficiency program offers vital services such as job readiness and placement assistance, work experience opportunities, and job skills training.

Empowering individuals through education is a crucial first step in helping people reach their destinations— whether for work, school, or essential errands. RIDE Solutions takes pride in delivering valuable education on transportation options through community partnerships.

Whether you represent an employee group or an organization that supports individuals needing transportation, RIDE Solutions can create a customized bus trip tailored to your needs.

Contact us to arrange your Try Transit group outing!
📩[email protected]
📲540-343-4417

Your Bike Month impact was incredible! 🚲🙌Together in the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany region, Bike Month Challenge participa...
06/03/2026

Your Bike Month impact was incredible! 🚲

🙌Together in the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany region, Bike Month Challenge participants logged:

🚲 1,215 rides
🗺️ 14,037 miles
🚗 562 gallons of gas saved
💲$2,282 saved on gas

Want your trips to keep making a difference? Sign up for ConnectingVA.gov — a free tool to track your commute trips, measure your impact, and support the RIDE Solutions program.

Plus, users can qualify for monthly prize drawings for $25, $50, and $100 gift cards.

☑Start today: https://connectingva.org

📣Announcing the 2026 Bike Award Winners! 🚴‍♂️This annual recognition program hosted by RIDE Solutions celebrates individ...
05/28/2026

📣Announcing the 2026 Bike Award Winners! 🚴‍♂️

This annual recognition program hosted by RIDE Solutions celebrates individuals who are doing an outstanding job in making the Roanoke Region a place where bicycling is safe, inclusive and fun for everyone.

Special thank you to Lift Arc Studios LLC for creating these unique awards - mini bike racks made from laser cut stainless steel!

🏆2026 Bike Hero Award: Tom Carr 🚴‍♂️
Super Volunteer, Grant Writer, Board Member

Tom Carr is a bike hero because he works creatively and enthusiastically to make Roanoke a better place to bike for people of all ages. Tom has been instrumental to PedalSafe ROA securing grants from AARP and the Virginia Walkability Action Institute. He has served on the regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, coached youth as part of the Star City Cycling team and was a founding Board member of PedalSafe ROA. In all of his roles, Tom has been a champion of bicycling improvements, bicycling skills, and bicycle safety.

🏆2026 Extraordinary Bike Professional: Ian Coffey 🚴‍♂️
Traffic Engineer, City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government

Ian Coffey has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing bicycle infrastructure through his management of two transformative ARPA-funded construction projects: the Gainsboro Streetscape and the 9th Street Belmont-Fallon Streetscape. Both projects deliver protected bicycle facilities along critical corridors while meaningfully integrating community input and multimodal safety improvements.

Through these projects, Ian has not only expanded Roanoke's protected bicycle network but has also elevated the standard for how bicycle infrastructure projects integrate community engagement, safety improvements, and equitable access. His work exemplifies the collaborative, systems-thinking approach that advances bicycling as a safe, attractive transportation choice for people of all ages and abilities.

🚴‍♀️Let’s roll into the final week of Bike Month, with a fun challenge: Bike Month Bingo by the League of American Bicyc...
05/23/2026

🚴‍♀️Let’s roll into the final week of Bike Month, with a fun challenge: Bike Month Bingo by the League of American Bicyclists!

Take a look at the bingo card and see how many activities you’ve already checked off this month. Then tag us and comment with the activities you’ve completed for your chance to finish the month with a Bingo win.

Whether you rode to work, biked to dinner, supported a local bike shop, or tried somewhere new — it all counts toward the fun.

Let’s make this last week of Bike Month count: commute, ride, love it, and repeat!

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313 Luck Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA
24016

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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