Voter Education

Voters have a right to be informed about candidates’ positions on issues. Bike Walk RVA is committed to working with candidates across the political spectrum to make our region’s roads safer and our communities healthier. During each election cycle, we administer candidate questionnaires, do outreach with voters, and host events to elevate our regional dialog around policies, planning, and funding for biking and walking infrastructure.

Bike Walk RVA’s voter education programs are strictly educational in nature — our goal is to educate candidates on the important issues that affect biking and walking in the city and surrounding counties, as well as inform voters as to where the candidates stand on those issues.

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2019 Election

General Election – November 5

Hanover County’s Cold Harbor Board of Supervisors Candidate Questionnaire

Henrico County’s Tuckahoe Board of Supervisors Candidate Questionnaire

Henrico County’s Varina Board of Supervisors Candidate Questionnaire

Richmond City’s 5th District Councilmember Candidate Questionnaire

Primary Election – June 11

Henrico County’s Three Chopt Board of Supervisors Candidate Questionnaire

Henrico County’s Fairfield Board of Supervisors Candidate Questionnaire

Hanover County’s Chickahominy Board of Supervisors Candidate Questionnaire

2018 Election Archive

Henrico County’s Brookland Board of Supervisors Candidate Questionnaire

2017 Election Archive

Henrico County’s Brookland Board of Supervisors Candidate Questionnaire

2016 Election Archive

The City of Richmond’s Mayoral and Council candidates responded to questions in 2016 about Richmond’s Bike Master Plan, pedestrian safety, and making Richmond a city known for active transportation and street safety.

2015 Election Archive

Chesterfield County & Henrico County both held elections for seats on their Boards of Supervisors in 2015. All candidates running for these important posts were administered questionnaires about creating safe and comfortable places for residents and visitors to walk and bike. Review their answers from 2015.