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The Outdoors is Yours: Staunton/Augusta/Waynesboro Walk-Bike Summit

October 20, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Outdoor scenes framed in mountain outlines.

Learn how to make enduring economic and health impacts on your community through walk-bike projects at the Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro Walk-Bike Summit on Friday, October 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Russell Museum in Waynesboro. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

We’ll discuss best practices and key takeaways from the Virginia Capital Trail, Waynesboro’s South River Greenway, and other regional projects.

Meet up after for an optional walking tour of Sunset Park from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., and happy hour at Basic City Brewery from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Speaker Presentations

A woman in a blue patterned dress and black cardigan smiles warmly at the camera with her hands on her hips standing in front of a brick wall painted with a mural in blues.

Cat Anthony hails from Richmond, VA and currently works as the Executive Director for the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. Her visionary leadership has invigorated the trail’s mission, fostering a sense of connectivity and well-being within the community it serves.

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A man and woman wearing bright red helmets and climbing gear pose for a selfie on some steep looking rocks.

Dwayne Jones is the Director for Waynesboro Parks & Recreation. Since arriving in Waynesboro 29 years ago, Dwayne has been a passionate advocate for the city and its transformation from an industrial town to a vibrant, outdoor oriented city with hospitality at its core.

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Key Takeaways

Cultivate Community Engagement & Partnerships

Improve bikeable and walkable infrastructure through community engagement, forming or joining pre-existing groups like Staunton’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and prioritizing equity and community partnerships.

Build Regional Connectivity

Improve connectivity by linking parks in Staunton, such as Montgomery Hall and Gypsy Hill, and establish connections between Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro.

Increase Awareness of Health Benefits

Raise awareness and gather buy-in from the community by emphasizing the importance of walk-bike infrastructure for improving public health.

Stay Engaged!

Attend the Post-Summit Happy Hour
Thurs., Nov. 9
5-7 PM
Basic City Beer Co.
1010 E Main St, Waynesboro
(directions)
For more information reach out to Maya at malexander@shenandoahalliance.org

Attend Comp Plan Meetings
Scheduled throughout November
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Event Sponsors

A single image of eleven sponsor logos, Augusta County, City of Staunton, City of Waynesboro, Augusta Health, Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth, Bike Box of Blue Ridge, SAW Metropolitan Planning Organization, Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition, Chesapeake Bay Trust, Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley and Ride Share.

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  • Date: October 20, 2023
  • Time:
    8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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