Roanoke residents and city officials are discovering both opportunities and obstacles in their transportation system during the Week Without Driving Challenge, an initiative revealing the daily realities of life without a car.

People across the Roanoke Valley are being challenged to give up their keys for a week to experience the daily realities of getting around without driving.

For the second consecutive year, a bus stop on Highway 460 has won the Sorriest Bus Stop Contest.

The Bus Riders of Roanoke Advocacy Group (BRRAG) has launched its 2025 Sorriest Bus Stop Contest, where 16 nominated stops have been competing for the coveted title of “sorriest” throughout the month.

Candidates for both city council and mayor rode on one of the city's bus routes to talk with riders

Roanoke City Council has approved the addition of a bus shelter for one of the city's busiest and most neglected bus stops, though advocates say further improvements are needed.