As we wrap up 2019, we are asking our members and broader network to support our community-centric fundraising campaign and please consider a donation to help us continue Building Better Communities in the Valley. This Q & A was taken from the September 2019 VDOT Safe Routes to School Email Newsletter. You can read the…
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Another Big milestone is coming up for the Connect Our Schools Project and we need your help to ensure the project stays on track. The City of Harrisonburg heard YOU loud and clear. Our community NEEDS a connected network of greenways and Shared Use Paths. Preparations and behind the scenes work continues for the Connect…
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Crashes between cars and bicycles are NOT “accidents.” We are sorry that you were involved in a crash (or witnessed a crash) and we hope that you are safe and OK. We know that our local governments do not have mechanisms in place to always properly track bicycle and pedestrian crashes. Therefore, we hope to…
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On Tuesday, January 23rd, City Council met to discuss the plans for the Connect Our Schools project (also known as the Garbers Church Shared-Use Path project). Many residents came forward to offer their opinions on the most recent proposal of the project, including residents of the Wyndham Woods neighborhood, individuals in neighboring communities, and the…
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From the Daily News Record on January 25, 2018 “Council OKs Shared-Use Path In City” Click to read the article on the DNR webstie ELLIE POTTER Daily News-Record HARRISONBURG — City staff got the go-ahead Tuesday to begin negotiating with property owners along the proposed Garbers Church Road shared-use path. City Council voted unanimously to allow staff to…
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City of Harrisonburg Public Works has been making great progress on the Connect Our Schools (Garbers Church Shared Use Paths) initiative and there is another important opportunity for you to help us make it a reality. City Council will vote on Tuesday, January 23 on whether or not to authorize Public Works to grant Right…
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On Thursday evening, November 9, the City of Harrisonburg held a design public hearing on the Connect Our Schools (Garbers Church Shared Use Paths) projects to show the proposed route and receive feedback. At this stage, design work is considered over halfway completed but the right of way has not yet been acquired. With over 70…
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With your help, we convinced the City of Harrisonburg to move forward with funding and designing the trails or greenways that comprise the “Connect Our Schools” initiative. The City of Harrisonburg refers to these trails as the Garbers Church Shared Use Paths since they will connect Westover to Thomas Harrison Middle School, to Hillandale, to…
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The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition wants you to be aware of all the great things going on in our area for biking and walking. Especially as it involves children. We are fortunate to have a robust Safe Routes to School Program. Thanks to the help of Sentara RMH Community Health, SVBC member, Nathan Barge is our…
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