Jake Gilmer, of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, was recently featured in a series of interviews on how U.S. communities are becoming more livable.  He provided examples of how the Roanoke Region is planning for its future through the Partnership for a Livable Roanoke Valley.  He also discusses transit service improvements in the region, as well as the City of Roanoke’s designation as a bicycle-friendly community.  The videos were produced by the Federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities and can be found on the Regional Commission’s YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/RegionalCommission.