Our Programs: EPWBA

The Eastern Panhandle Walking/Biking Alliance (EPWBA) was formed as one of the control measures for the air quality program's Early Action Plan.

Excessive ground level pollution can reduce crop yields from local farms.

The bicycle/pedestrian control measure for the Early Action Plan promotes bicycling and walking as an alternative to using motorized means of transportation.  While cars are often essential for getting from point A to point B, there are other options.

The EPWBA will work with any organization within the Eastern Panhandle to promote biking and walking issues such as; encourage the development of plans in new and older communities to provide areas conducive for walking or biking, promote mass transit use, adopt bicycle friendly policies, provide bike racks, build bike/walking paths.

Besides reducing emissions from cars,  walking and biking also improve our general health by providing much needed exercise.

Most trips in the United States are of less than two miles.   A distance that can be walked or easily biked.  The next time you have  a short trip, consider one of these two alternatives.

If you have any questions, click on the About Us link on the menu and then click on the Contact Us link.  This will provide you with three options for contacting the program manager.