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Speak Up! Public input to bicycle plan requested

Virginia's Region 2000 Local Government Council (LGC) and the Central Virginia Metropolitan Planning Organization (CVMPO) are facilitating the revision of the Region 2000 Bicycle Plan that will support and promote bicycling as a safe and effective mode of transportation to key destinations in the greater Lynchburg area.

Citizens who live in Lynchburg and surrounding counties (Campbell, Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox) are encouraged to participate in the bicycle planning process through one or more of the following opportunities for public input:

  1. Take a three-minute web-based survey here.
    (Please complete by March 23, 2009.)

  2. Attend a Bicycle Plan community workshop where you will get a brief overview of the project, review maps of possible bike routes, and have the opportunity to provide feedback:

    • Tuesday, March 17
       4 - 6 pm
      Forest Public Library
      15583 Forest Rd.
      Forest, VA 24551.

    • Thursday, March 19
      5 - 7 pm
      Lynchburg Public Library,
      2315 Memorial Ave.
      Lynchburg, VA 24501

  3. Contact Kelly Hitchcock, Region 2000 Local Government Council, to provide input to the plan at 434-845-5678, ext. 218 or khitchcock@region2000.org.

 

How is this project funded?

This project is funded by the Federal Highway Administration, Virginia Department of Transportation, and Central Virginia Metropolitan Planning Organization.  

When will the plan be completed?

The Region 2000 Bicycle Plan is being developed in two phases.  The first portion of the regional plan focuses on what is known as the urbanized area of Region 2000.  This area includes the City of Lynchburg and densely populated areas that are adjacent to the City from the counties of Campbell, Bedford, and Amherst.  This section of the plan will be completed in June 2009.

The complete Region 2000 Bicycle Plan that will include the entire Region 2000 area (Counties of Appomattox, Amherst, Campbell, and Bedford and the cities of Bedford and Lynchburg) will be completed by December 2009.

How do I learn more about the planning process?

You are encouraged to visit the Region 2000 website for plan updates or you may contact Kelly Hitchcock, Senior Planner, at 434-845-3491 or at khitchcock@region2000.org to learn more details.

Where can I learn more about bicycle planning in Virginia?

The following websites provide valuable information about bicycle planning in general and about unique programs in Virginia.

Federal Highway Administration - Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bikeped/

VDOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Policies and Resources:

 

  • Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations   
  • State Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
  • Designated Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation List 

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    National Center for Bicycling and Walking

    Pedestrian and Walking Information Center