Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Resigns, Saying He Felt Stymied by Governments

Henri Gendreau -
The head of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission submitted his resignation last week. Local governments task the commission with coordinating the planning, development and maintenance of trails for walking and cycling throughout the region. Above, the greenway as seen from the former Wasena Bridge. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO

The head of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission submitted his resignation last week, saying he felt stymied in the work by local government officials.

Frank Maguire, Greenway coordinator, wrote in a letter Thursday that he will be leaving the position at the end of February but did not say why.