Virginia Bicycling Federation

[ May 23, 2008; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Virginia LTAP is offering a workshop on “Low Cost Safety Improvements” in Fishersville. The LTAP, or Local Technical Assistance Program, is a federally-funded technical assistance and training initiative for local engineers and planners. Anyone may attend these workshops. VBF encourages local bike advocates to attend, and to encourage their local engineers and planners [...]

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[ May 21, 2008; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Virginia LTAP is offering a workshop on Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodation in Fishersville. The LTAP, or Local Technical Assistance Program, is a federally-funded technical assistance and training initiative for local engineers and planners. Anyone may attend these workshops. VBF encourages local bike advocates to attend, and to encourage their local engineers [...]

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[ April 16, 2008 5:00 pm to May 14, 2008 9:30 pm. ] Public input hearings in April and May 2008 will address Virginia’s scaled down Six Year (transportation) Plan resulting from budget shortfalls.

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On March 17, 2008, the Roanoke City Council adopted their new regional Greenways and Bikeways plans, a Complete Streets policy, and plans to apply for a Bicycle Friendly Community Award from the League of American Bicyclists.

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[ April 28, 2008; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Virginia LTAP (Local Technical Assistance Program) will conduct a one-day workshop on Designing for Bicycles in Charlottesville on Monday, April 28, 2008. Though geared toward transportation engineers and planning professionals, all are welcome. VBF encourages all bike advocates to attend, and to urge local governments and engineering and planning entities to send [...]

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