You can use Google Transit to plan your trip on Blacksburg Transit, Valley Metro and Smart Way buses! Just enter your start and ending address, click Submit, and Google will tell you the the bus routes and times to get you where you're going.

Starting Address: (ex: "1234 Main St., Vinton, 24179")

Ending Address: (ex: "4321 College Ave., Christiansburg, 24073")

Using public transit is an excellent way to save money and improve regional air quality. Monthly bus passes are often discounted, making them less expensive than your monthly gas bill, and can offer unlimited rides on your local bus network. Riding the bus gives you a chance to catch up on your reading, play a game on your laptop, or enjoy your iPod instead of dealing with the hassled of your daily commute. If you have considered using public transit, let RIDE Solutions help you with maps and schedule information. If you already take the bus to work, join RIDE Solutions to take advantage of the Guaranteed Ride Home program and never worry about missing the bus!

If you regularly commute to work by transit, be sure to talk to your auto insurance agent. Some insurers will change the status of your vehicle to "leisure auto" and lower your insurance premiums!

A recent study by the American Public Transportation Authority suggests that using transit can be one of the most effective ways an commuter can reduce his or her carbon footprint: Further, extensive use of public transportation also encourages denser development patters, further reducing the need to drive either for work commutes or errands.