Downtown Forum on Biking in RVA November 3, 2011

Hear updates on a number of biking initiatives in RVA. Mayor Jones has been a champion for biking in RVA and the City has taken the lead on a number of initiatives underway, ranging from hiring the City's first Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trails Coordinator to landing the 2015 UCI World Road Cycling Championships and so much more. The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is working on a trail head project at Great Shiplock Park and on the ¾ mile section between the completed portion Downtown and Rocketts Landing. VCU is working on a bike share program. Richmond 2015 is planning for 2015. And on and on!

Our presenters include: Jakob Helmboldt, Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trails Coordinator for the City of Richmond; Champe Burnley, co-chair Mayor's Pedestrian, Bicycling and Trails Planning Commission; Beth Weisbord, Executive Director, Virginia Capital Trail Foundation; Tim Miller, Executive Director, Richmond 2015 Inc.; and Jacek Ghosh, Director of Sustainability, VCU.

Space is limited, so please register early.