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Virginia Bicycling Federation Appears on PBS Show to Promote New Trail

When an abandoned rail line near Richmond became an illegal dumping ground, the Virginia Bicycling Federation pitched in to clean up the trash. The PBS show, Virgina Currents, was rolling tape as volunteers hauled garbage bags and old furniture out of the woods. Soon, the debris-strewn area will be transformed into a 2.3-mile trail, luring joggers, walkers and cyclists. In the 10-minute segment, the host spoke with Champe Burnley, president of VBF.

Check out the beautiful footage of the trail site and the interview with Burnley in the video below. (Segment starts at the two-minute mark.)

“Virginia Currents” #1925 from Community Idea Stations on Vimeo.

Posted by Carolyn S on May 18, 2010
Tags: walking, virginia bicycling federation, virginia, richmond, rails-to-trails, biking
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VA Governor Joins in on Bike to Work Day

Bike to Work Poster According to the Virginia Bicycling Federation, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine and Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones joined hundreds of riders (on May 15th) for a Bike to Work Day ride in Richmond.
According to Champe Burnley of the Federation, “It was a great ride. Despite questionable weather forecasts, hundreds of riders from across Richmond converged on Monroe Park. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Ralph Davis commented on the benefits of bike commuting.”