Is commuting by bicycle from Hollymead, Forest Lakes, Charlottesville Airport a possibility? Yes, absolutely. I did it.
Browsing Category Transportation
Bike Lanes and Train Tracks?
Walking and bicycling are good – for the body, for the soul, for the community, and the environment and real estate property values. Yes, my lens is somewhat self-selecting, but the trends amongst home buyers and renters is to be closer to walking and biking trails.
I’m curious to learn what the opportunities are for adding bike lanes and walking paths near train tracks around Charlottesville and Albemarle … and whether/how the City and County could/would work together.
Read More(Urban) Planning for Self-Driving Cars
I don’t know the answers, but it’s worth the conversation and awareness. How are Charlottesville/Albemarle/Central Virginia planning for self-driving cars? They’re coming. Uber swallows self-driving truck startup Otto for $680 million Columbus’ smart city win may…
The Rio Road Grade Separated Interchange Project – Live!
What they are doing at the intersection of Rio and 29 in Charlottesville is amazing. I don’t know if this project is going to actually make traffic more efficient, but it sure is incredible…
Building Walls in Charlottesville
I never thought I’d see these in this part of Charlottesville. Short story: they’re redoing Emmet Street/29 from Forest Lakes to Best Buy. Start here for quick background. For those of you from Charlottesville but who haven’t…
Gas Price Math – Looking Back at 2008
Make sure you factor in the cost of transportation from home to work (in the Charlottesville – Albemarle area) when considering where you want to buy a home.
Gas Price Math: Charlottesville City vs Albemarle County
Gas prices and commute times/distances matter. Shorter commutes have been proven to be better both for happiness and budgets. For those of us who do this every day, gas prices are something we evaluate frequently,…