The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (HRMPO) is in the process of developing a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the region. We are now entering a new phase of public input where we would like to get more specific about locations that could use improvements to pedestrian or bicycle infrastructure. We’ve developed an online map at http://wikimapping.com wikimap/project120.htm where…
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Wednesday February 27 at 6pm is the scheduled vote on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Right now the Rockingham County Board of Supervisor’s vote to fund a county-wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is scheduled for February 27 at 6pm. We need your help to encourage the Board of Supervisors to fund this plan. We need…
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Paul “P. J.” Johnston announces his retirement from the City of Harrisonburg Bicycle – Pedestrian Subcommittee. Reflecting on his tenure on the Bike-Ped Subcommittee, Johnston could barely contain his emotions. “I have volunteered advocating for bicycle infrastructure in the city since 2000 and I have happily served on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee since its inception in 2010. However,…
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Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg, VA) October 24, 2012 Section: News (Local) Surplus Finding Its Path PRESTON KNIGHT HARRISONBURG – City Council unanimously approved a plan to spend $4.76 million of reserve surplus funds on various capital projects Tuesday night, delighting a crowd that packed its South Main Street chambers. Of the surplus appropriation, $600,000 goes to…
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With the City on the verge of committing over 1 Million dollars to the Bluestone and Northend Greenway Trails, we need your help. Come to the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 23rd at 7pm to show your support! Arrive early and bring a friend!
The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition was awarded an Action 2020 Workshop through Advocacy Advance. Advocacy Advance is a dynamic partnership of the Alliance for Biking & Walking and the League of American Bicyclists to boost local and state bicycle and pedestrian advocacy efforts. The Workshop is designed to provide knowledge, skills and resources to access untapped…
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