RIDE Solutions in the News
(First letter on the page) Jeremy Holmes responds to a writer defending her SUV with the point that driving behavior - trip-chaining, carpooling, using bicycle and bus when possible - is more important than the vehicle.
As gas prices rise, so does the number of people looking for other commuting options.
WDBJ-7 Mornin's Bob Grebe interviews Jeremy Holmes about the upcoming Clean Commute Day event.
Make a Difference
Program Director Jeremy Holmes provides some tips for changing your behavior to improve your environment.
(Last letter on the page) Jeremy Holmes, Program Director for RIDE Solutions, responds to a previous letter to the editor concerning bicycle parking in downtown Roanoke.
Jeff Sturgeon explores some of the options used by area commuters to deal with higher gas prices.
Jeremy Holmes, Program Director for RIDE Solutions, provides some commentary on the new CAFE standards and Vehicle Miles Traveled, or VMT, the measure RIDE Solutions uses to determine its impact on the region's traffic.
Bob Grebe of News 7 Mornin' talks about the economic and environmental benefits of carpool, transit, walking and biking.
Susan Tordella, Director of the MetroWest/495 TMA, discusses the impact of climate change on Transportation Demand Management.
Timothy Martin covers the upward trend of carpooling as a commute alternative to address the increasing cost of gas.
Sharebike.org, a new Roanoke-based nonprofit, offers shared-use bicycles free to the public. RIDE Solutions has partnered with Sharebike.org to offer bikes along with free racks as part of the Bike Rack Donation Program.
Bob Grebe of News 7 Mornin' covers the free Bike Rack Donation program offered by RIDE Solutions.
Reporter Jeff Sturgeon writes about compact fluorescent light bulbs, their energy efficiency, and increasing popularity in the Roanoke Valley. RIDE Solutions' CFL giveaway of 200 bulbs at the next Household Hazardous Waste Day is mentioned.
Joy Sutton of WDBJ-7 discusses the health impacts of air quality and vehicle emissions, and how Clean Commute Day intends to address those issues.
Denise Eck covers Clean Commute Day, including program director Jeremy Holmes' own experience with carpooling and being a one-car family.
Bob Grebe of News 7 Mornin' covers the start of Clean Commute Day.
Jeff Sturgeon discusses the launch of the RIDE Solutions Bike Rack Giveaway program as part of Clean Commute Day.
An op-ed by program director Jeremy Holmes touching on the summer ozone season, the link between vehicle emissions and air quality, and what RIDE Solutions hopes to address with this year's Clean Commute Day.
Diana Christopulos of the Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition responds to a piece by Michael Kasnick. Kasnick wrote in defense of expanding domestic oil production against alternative fuels.
Ray Reed interviews several RIDE Solutions members in regards to their alternative transportation habits, including bicycling, commuting by scooter, and carpooling.
NRV Coordinator Keith Holt is interviewed concerning the expansion of RIDE Solutions into the New River Valley.
Neighbors reporter Joe Cobb covers the RIDE Solutions program and the new emphasis on working with employers.
Neighbors reporter Joe Cobb interviews Diana Christopulos of the Cool Cities Coalition.
RIDE Solutions Offers Commuters Just That [article not available online]
Concentration on the RIDE Solutions Workplace program to help businesses create alternative transportation programs at their worksites.
Tim Thorton mentiones the expansion of RIDE Solutions to serve the New River Valley.
Letter to the Editor by Mark McClain of the Cool Cities Coalition in response to Jeremy Holmes' op-ed piece on regional air quality.
Op-ed by program director Jeremy Holmes concerning the Ozone Early Action Plan and other air quality initiatives in the valley.
List of steps an individual can take to cut their gas costs.
Vinton Mayor Don Davis defends the Roanoke Valley's ability to meet air quality regulations.
