City of Roanoke Transportation

07/13/2026

FREE Teen Driving School August 22 & 23 at the Berglund Center!
Pre-registration is required: https://www.putonthebrakes.org/

B.R.A.K.E.S. is a FREE behind-the-wheel training by professional instructors. Exercises focus on the five leading causes of crashes for new drivers: distracted driving awareness, panic braking, crash avoidance, drop-wheel/off-road recovery, and car control/skid recovery.

B.R.A.K.E.S. graduates are 64 percent less likely to be involved in a crash within their first three years of driving!

06/16/2026

Residents are weighing in on the Craig Robertson Road traffic calming measures.
One driver's review: "Best thing you ever could do."

05/27/2026

Every person who takes the quiz is helping to make Roanoke a safer place to walk, roll, and drive. To take the Slow Your Roll Quiz click https://slowyourroll2026.org/ !

The quiz is chock full of important points about Roanoke’s road reality, what the City is doing to improve traffic safety, and how you can help.

Thank you!

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Today is Bike to Work Day and several local organizations came together to celebrate across Roanoke this morning as folks commuted. Locations around town handed out coffee and donuts as a treat for those taking part. Hear why Roanoke is a great city to ride a bike and why folks enjoy commuting to work on two wheels!

RIDE Solutions PedalSafe ROA

05/08/2026

05/05/2026

Tomorrow morning! :)

Walk & Roll to School Day is tomorrow! 🤩 Grab your helmet and lace up those shoes. Join your classmates and neighbors for a fun and active start to the school day. Walking and biking together helps kids build confidence and safety skills while making our community stronger. 🚴🏼‍♂️

🚙 DRIVERS: Remember to watch for kids and slow down in school zones. Stay alert and .

Let's make it a great Walk & Roll Day, Roanoke! SlowYourRoll2026.org

05/04/2026

This Wednesday is Walk & Roll to School Day!! There’s still time to get involved!

04/14/2026

Area youth gathered this weekend at Westside Elementary School for the Walk & Roll Ready Rally! The focus was learning about traffic and cycling safety with interactive experiences provided by area transportation advocacy groups, the City of Roanoke Transportation and Roanoke City Public Schools.

04/11/2026