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Active Southern West Virginia seeks to improve the health of southern West Virginians by increasing opportunities for physical activity.

The City of Mount Hope has applied to be recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community through the League of American Bicyclists. For the past year, the Active Southern West Virginia’s Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trail coordinator has focused his efforts in Mount Hope to make the community more accommodating for bicyclists and pedestrians.

“Tai Chi is considered a part of Chinese medicine, that promotes the flow of Qi (Chi) or Vital Energy through the meridians, restoring and improving Health in the body!”

A Complete Streets Policy is aimed at improving safety and connectivity throughout the city.

The goal of the Active Southern West Virginia Pedestrian, Bike, Trail Coordinator; Andrew Davis, is to engage in the development of a connected network of pedestrian infrastructure in Mount Hope, WV whereby both a the town’s population and tourists may exercise, walk, run, hike, and bike in a safe environment.

Featured Article: Bike Safety Rodeo – Powered by Active SWV Mount Hope Elementary hosted its first Bicycle Safety Rodeo on September 26th and 30th.

Active Southern West Virginia (Active SWV) is working to create opportunities for safe, accessible physical activity in Mount Hope.

It is with great pleasure Active Southern West Virginia would like to announce the addition of Malorie Polster serving as the Outreach Coordinator through AmeriCorps VISTA through June of 2017.

After an extensive search for a Volunteer Director to continue growing our Community Captain program, we have found the perfect fit and are excited to announce it to our supporters, ambassadors, partners, and volunteers.

It is no coincidence Active SWV’s region covers the New River Gorge National Park, which encompasses 70,000 acres in southern West Virginia.