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This map includes both traditional and non-traditional bicycle accommodations in the Roanoke and New River Valleys, concentrating on those accommodations most useful for bicycle commuters. By utilizing this map to explore the facilities between you and your worksite, including on-road accommodations such as bike lanes or suggestions for alternative routes, you can better plan your route to take advantage of the streets and facilities with which you are most comfortable and which best fit your skills as a rider. Novice riders may want to stick to neighborhood streets and low-traffic routes, even if it means going a bit farther out of your way; more experienced riders can take advantage of accommodations on higher-speed corridors such as Route 419/Electric Rd. By taking advantage of options such as Greenways and trails, you might even find shortcuts or scenic routes you weren't even aware of!

To navigate the map, use the buttons along the top to jump to a specific region, or the bar along the left hand side to zoom all the way down to the neighborhood level. You may click on any of the colored routes or markers to learn more about the specific accommodation; where possible, we have included automobile speed limits, information on traffic flow and steepness of routes, and offered suggestion for alternate routes for particularly busy areas. Please keep in mind that this information is not comprehensive and may not reflect the most up-to-date information. Please report any errors to RIDE Solutions, and please do a test run of our planned route on a weekend or during a low-traffic period before your first day of commuting.

Greenway: Greenways are multi-use paths providing accomodations to both cyclists and pedestrians. Greenways are commonly scenic, connecting and passing through parks and recreation centers, but they can also include sidewalks and other traditional pedestrian accommodations for short distances. Many Greenways in the Roanoke Region are identified by a small sign or plaque.
Bike Lanes: Traditional on-street lanes dedicated to bicycle use, identified by signage and road markings. In the Roanoke region, bicycle lanes are often created when roads are repaved or other maintenance work is done. The current network of bicycle lanes may seem fragmented as a result, though look for segments to be connected as maintenance work continues.
Bike Route: Bike routes generally connect existing low-traffic streets, greenways, and other bicycle paths into an organized route. Routes are identified with signage that both describes the route and warns vehicles of potential bicycle traffic. A bike route may offer no other accommodation than signage, though they are mapped out to take cyclists through safer, low-speed corridors and side streets, often with a scenic view.
Wide Lanes: Though not specifically created for bicycles, wide vehicle travel lanes often provide just as much space to cyclists to share the road as with marked bicycle lanes.
Paved Shoulder: A paved shoulder is the area of roadway that parallels the travel lane; unlike wide lanes, paved shoulders are striped to keep drivers from using them as travel lanes, but unlike bike lanes they are not specifically identified for bicycle travel. They may be used for parking or for emergency pull-offs on high-traffic roads.
Alternative Routes: While not specifically a bicycle accommodations, alternative routes provide options to dangerous, high speed roadways. They are generally neighborhood streets that parrallel sections or the entirety of major commute corridors, though they also include things like pedestrian bridges and other accommodations that may not be identified on a traditional map. While they may not provide specific accommodations such as bike lanes or paved shoulders, they are generally reserved for slower, smaller volumes of traffic.
Trails: Trails are generally reserved for recreational use and are off-road, dirt paths. The creative bicycle commuter can utilize trails as part of their commute route and add a scenic alternative to the commute.
Bike Racks: Bike racks provide safe, secure parking for your bicycle and indicate that cyclists are welcome at the establishment. This map indicates racks that have been obtained through the Bike Rack Donation Program (turquoise), general public or private racks (pink), and Sharebike.org rack locations (yellow).
Bike Shops: Bike shops indicated on this map provide both bicycle sales and service. If you are new at bicycle commuting, particularly if you are using a bicycle that has been sitting around for awhile, it is highly recommended that you visit a regional shop to have your bike tuned up.

If you know of additional accommodations that we've missed or have suggestions for alternative routes, please let us know.

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If sending additional bike rack locations, please include the address or closest intersection of rack or use GetLatLon to provide the exact latitude and longitude. If sending additions or changes to on-road accommodations such as paved shoulder or bike lanes, you can map the route with this online tool and provide the resulting Javascript in the form below; or, include the intersections at the start and end of the accommodation and turn-by-turn directions along the route. Also include pertinent information about the route such as speed limits, steep inclines, and other special notes. RIDE Solutions and Regional Commission staff review all submitted accommodations and reserve the right to reject or use suggestions with alterations if appropriate.

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