Have you ever considered the multiple benefits of walking or biking to work? Not only will you save money, help cut vehicle emissions, but you'll also get a fantastic workout! By getting your workout done during the day, you won't have to make that special trip to the gym after work. And since biking and walking are some of the cleaniest, healthiest commute modes, you are eligible for the FREE Guaranteed Ride Home service. Simply register a bicycle or pedestrian commuter to get your first voucher!

Short trips such as shopping, groceries, and related errands make up an increasingly large percentage of our driving time, so consider walking or biking for short strips and errands. Check the walkability of your neighborhood for access to shopping and other necessities.

If you're considering switching to biking or walking as a healthier, cleaner alternative to driving for your daily commute, or simply enjoy taking advantage of the region's greenways and bike paths for recreational use, the Roanoke and New River Valleys offer ample opportunity for safe and enjoyable experience.

Get your neighborhood's Walkscore to learn how walkable your neighborhood is. The Walkscore tool will rate the overall walkability of your home address, including access to things like grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, and so forth. This is also a great tool to rate potential neighborhoods if you are considering neighborhoods. Since the average American household spend only slightly less on their transportation expenses than they do on their mortage (more, even, than on healthcare), taking walkability into account with your other buying decisions can help you find unexpected savings in commuting and living costs.