The Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee's monthly community walk is THIS Sunday, May 12th at 1 PM! This month, we’re taking a stroll through Johnson Village.

This walk is about 2.5 miles on even terrain, but please feel free to come and go as you please!

All three PEG-TV channels are down due to a cut in the fiber optic line. Technicians are onsite addressing the issue now and should have everything running later today.

Channel 10 and Channel 13 can be accessed here >> charlottesville.gov/streaming

Apologies for the inconvenience!

This week marks Public Service Recognition Week to celebrate government employees. Serving the public is a difficult job, but it’s incredible what our staff is capable of.

To each City of Charlottesville staff member, thank you for your dedication to the community!

Gear up for Bike to School Day TOMORROW, May 8th!

Join the City of Charlottesville in reducing emissions, staying active, and making our community greener one pedal at a time. 🚲

Tag us in your photos from your ride and we'll post them later this week!

Introducing the relaunch of Inside Charlottesville - a monthly public affairs program featuring local news and information from City officials and leaders! New episodes premiere on the first Friday of every month at 7 PM.

Watch the pilot here >> bit.ly/InsideCville

Early in-person voting for the June 18th Dual Party Primary begins TODAY! City-registered voters may visit the Office of Elections Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Registration closes Tuesday, May 28th.

More here >> bit.ly/CvilleVote

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Remember to check in with your loved ones and take care of yourself. We're proud to have partners who provide services to the community.

For local resources, visit Partner for Mental Health's website >> partnerformentalhealth.org

Public Works and Recycle Coach have launched a free app to make recycling easier!

By entering an address, users receive information about where they live, including schedules, communications from the City, and more!

Learn more: bit.ly/44loee1

May is Bike Month in Charlottesville!

To celebrate, there will be several events for all ages throughout the month of May to motivate and educate the community. Keep an eye out for events, challenges, and more!

View the full calendar of events here >> livablecville.org/bike-month

Reminder: we are launching a community newsletter soon, and we want your input!

Let us know what information you want to see, how often you'd like to receive it, and more. We are accepting responses until Friday, May 17th.

Fill out the survey here: bit.ly/4cXGEVT

Join CvilleParksandRec next Wednesday, May 1st at 5 PM for a guided hike through the Heyward Forest! Learn how to identify native wildlife while appreciating our community's natural beauty 🏞️

Meet us at 1730 Reservoir Road. Look out for the red sign that says Heyward Community Forest!

There are reports of a female bobcat with kittens in the woods at Pen Park that connects from the fitness trail area down along the fence with RiverRun where the trail goes down to the river. Please exercise caution and do NOT disturb or attempt to approach them.

ONE WEEK left to give Neighborhood Development Services and Public Works your input on their sidewalk priorities! They are collecting responses until next Tuesday, April 30th.

Leave feedback for each location here >> bit.ly/CvilleSidewalks

Happy Earth Day, Charlottesville! Saving our planet is a group effort. Let's work together to make our home cleaner and greener!

Activities to celebrate Earth Day >> bit.ly/3W9AsnG

Read how we plan to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions >> bit.ly/CvilleClimate1

Learn about fair housing protections and the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act with the Office of Human Rights and local housing lawyers next Thursday, April 25th at 6 PM.

You may attend in person at CitySpace or attend via Zoom here: bit.ly/3xKGOQv.

Last month, the City of Charlottesville was recognized as winner of the National League of Cities Capstone Challenge. This week, we were honored with their presence here in Charlottesville for their 100th anniversary road show.

Thank you for stopping by our beautiful town!

We are pleased to announce the release of a regular community newsletter to keep citizens informed, and we'd like your feedback! If interested, tell us what information you want, delivery cadence, and more. 📰

We are accepting responses until May 17th: bit.ly/4cXGEVT

The City of Charlottesville and partners hosted a community read of All We Can Save. There's still time to participate! Come out to our panel event THIS Sunday, April 21st, 1 PM—3 PM in the J_MRL Central Branch. All are welcome!

RSVP here >> bit.ly/43rOrqO

We're excited to announce the establishment of the NEW Creekside Trail!

Thanks to the hard work of CvilleParksandRec, the Rivanna Trails Foundation, and volunteers, we can hike, bike, and even climb to take in more of Charlottesville’s natural beauty. 🥾🏔️

bit.ly/43ZXqQ6

The Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee is walking through Rose Hill neighborhood THIS Sunday, April 14th at 1 PM!

The starting point is Jackson P. Burley Middle School, but feel free to come and go as you please. This FREE walk is rain or shine!