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We Want To Hear From You

How can we strengthen participation and engagement going forward? What would real involvement look like for you?And this isn’t a one-time ask. Our goal is to build these stronger ways of participating into the very foundation of the Coalition, so that listening to you, staying transparent, and inviting you in aren’t just promises we’re making today, but part of how this organization works for the long haul. We want to design the future with you.
Today, we want to start a real and meaningful conversation. There will be plenty of ways to weigh in, in person and online, and you’ll find some of us at upcoming in-person events to talk it through face-to-face.
Before you start - Please review the FULL outline of what is actually proposed and WHY on SVBCoalition.org

I verify that I have read through the explanation/FAQ and have a grasp of why the board is considering this direction

The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition is growing into a broader regional organization working across trails, bicycling, walking, active transportation, public lands, local governments, and community partnerships.

As that work grows, our board has been asking an important question:

How do we ensure the Coalition has the right people, skills, perspectives, and community input to guide the organization effectively? Not just this year, but for the next decade and beyond?

At its June 2026 meeting, the Coalition’s board voted to begin the process of moving toward a fully board-appointed governance model, but nothing has been finalized.

Nothing will change before October 31, 2026, at the earliest. That gap is designed to provide us with an invaluable opportunity to communicate clearly, actively seek your feedback, finalize the necessary updates to the bylaws and Articles, and ensure we have the right approval process in place.

We truly value your input, and we want to make sure your voices are heard every step of the way. Your feedback is essential to this process, and we’re committed to listening.

When you picture the Coalition's impact ten years out, what's the one thing you most want to see?

What's kept you here? And what would make you feel even more a part of where we're going?

What's your honest reaction to a move from elected to appointed board members? Hopes, questions, concerns. All of it is welcome.

How should we improve feedback and input opportunities from our broader community? From our members?

If this change goes to a formal vote of the membership, would you take part?

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Would you like us to reach out for a follow-up conversation?

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