Albemarle/Cville Greenways

We’re working with communities in the Charlottesville and Albemarle urban core to envision and implement a comprehensive network of bicycle and pedestrian trails and greenways.

Interested in volunteering to help make connective greenways a reality in Charlottesville and Albemarle? Here are some ways you can get involved right now …
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Fifth Annual Mobility Summit is Largest Yet

Fifth Annual Mobility Summit is Largest Yet

By Peter Krebs, Charlottesville/Albemarle Community Advocacy Manager Full video of Thursday Presentations | Full video of Friday Panel Discussion | View All Photos Charlottesville, VA (March 6 – 7, 2025) Every year, leaders, professionals, advocates, …
Biscuit Run Park: First-Rate Outdoors Experiences for More People, Everyday

Biscuit Run Park: First-Rate Outdoors Experiences for More People, Everyday

On Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, Albemarle County opened its newest and largest park: Biscuit Run. Photo by Peter Krebs/PEC. At nearly 1,200 acres, Biscuit Run is twice the size of the County’s next largest park, …
group of people walk along wide, paved road with trees on either side

Free Bridge Lane is Closed to Cars, Open to the Public

As a result of longtime advocacy, Free Bridge Lane is now officially closed to cars in order to provide a free activity space to promenade, bike, skate, etc. along the riverside …
person in right of frame runs down paved pedestrian path with green trees on either side

Reasons to Get Outside: Loop de Ville and a New, Central Greenway

Read on for a few upcoming events and a glimpse at a transformative greenway project that is within reach of being magnificent …
Community Events Help Us Think about Issues in New Ways

Community Events Help Us Think about Issues in New Ways

One of my favorite things about being a community planner is going to events and having conversations with people in informal settings, close to where they live. These gatherings tend to be a lot of …
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Bike Month 2024 Recap

Bike Month 2024 was a success with dozens of group rides, educational opportunities and bike visibility events throughout May …
Spring Updates From Albemarle and Charlottesville

Spring Updates From Albemarle and Charlottesville

PEC has been working to support conservation programs, engage with AC44 in Phase 3 and make the most of Bike Month this spring …
three people in yellow and pink bike on road

Bike Month 2024

Celebrate Bike Month this May in Charlottesville and Albemarle! There will be a full calendar of exciting events, gatherings and group rides …