New bike boxes increase bicyclist safety
In an effort to provide safer roads for bicyclists and motorists, new green bike boxes have been placed at the intersection of Prices Fork Road, Toms Creek Road, and Stanger Street. The bike boxes allow for increased visibility of bicyclists and will help prevent crashes between bicyclists and right-turning vehicles. Motorists, please remember to stop behind the white stop line, avoid passing bicyclists while in the intersection, and watch for bicyclists around you.
Photo: Sarah Myers for Virginia Tech
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E-scooter safety and parking
E-scooters have returned to Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus as part of a research study led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Spin. While riding an e-scooter, please remember to wear a helmet, ride with the flow of traffic, watch for pedestrians and vehicles, and avoid using a cell phone or wearing earphones while operating. Users should end their ride by parking near a bike rack or in a preferred parking zone indicated within the Spin app.
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Football parking reminders
Football has returned to Virginia Tech! Please be aware that parking and traffic changes will be in place for home games. Certain lots and roads will be restricted to no additional parking after 5 p.m. and must be emptied by 8 p.m. on the day before a game. General parking for football games will be available for $20 in the Perry Street Garage, North End Center Garage, Drillfield Drive, Squires Lot, Ag Quad Lot, and more. Please review the football parking page on our website to learn more about parking before and on game day.
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Regional and long-distance travel options
Planning to travel during academic breaks? Alternative transportation for regional and long-distance travel include the following options:
Blacksburg and the surrounding area
Around Virginia and beyond
- Abbott HomeRide: services Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, and Hampton during holiday breaks
- Virginia Breeze: services Union Station in Washington, D.C. with stops in the New River Valley, Shenandoah Valley, and Northern Virginia
- Amtrak: Roanoke's Amtrak station can be accessed with the Smart Way bus included with your ticket
- CollegeTransit: services metro areas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York during holiday breaks
- OurBus: services Washington, D.C.
- RIDE Solutions: provides carpool matching for faculty, staff, and students
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Register your bike and help prevent bike theft
Bike registration, along with proper storage and locks, is an important step in preventing bike theft. In the event of bike theft, registration allows the Virginia Tech Police Department to identify the owner of a recovered bike. Hokies can register their bike and receive a free bike permit by visiting the Parking Portal.
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ParkMobile parking reminder
ParkMobile is a convenient, contactless, electronic payment option for parking on the Blacksburg campus. While using ParkMobile, users should park in their correct affiliated spaces. For example, faculty and staff should park in "F/S" spaces, commuters should park in "C" spaces, etc.
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Masks required on Blacksburg Transit
Per local, state, and federal mandates, masks continue to be required while riding Blacksburg Transit regardless of vaccination status.
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Fall semester transportation updates
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Stay up to date on parking and traffic impacts
Navigate campus construction with Waze and Google Maps, now updated to reflect road closures on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus. Please note, directions may not always reflect real-world conditions. For the most accurate information, visit the Campus Closures Map.
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