Facility Overview

Situated directly off Interstate 81 at Exit 94 in Pulaski County, Virginia, Lot #216 (officially recognized as the Exit 94 Park and Ride) serves as a vital multimodal parking and rideshare staging hub for the New River Valley. Positioned along Old Route 100 Road near its junction with Route 99, this open-air surface parking facility offers drivers a hassle-free, accessible place to park. Because the facility is entirely uncovered and laid out on level terrain, there are zero overhead height clearance limits, allowing full clearance for standard compact cars, full-size pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, commercial vans, utility trade vehicles, and roof-racked adventure rigs carrying bikes or kayaks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located at the gateway between the scenic Blue Ridge highlands and the historic Town of Pulaski, this lot provides quick access to both community landmarks and regional recreational destinations:

• Historic Downtown Pulaski (approx. 3.5 miles / 6 minutes west): Home to the Pulaski Historic Commercial District, the Raymond F. Ratcliffe Memorial Transportation Museum, the historic Pulaski Train Depot, and local dining favorites on Main Street.
• Calfee Athletic Field (approx. 4 miles west): Historic ballpark constructed in 1935, home to the Pulaski River Turtles of the Appalachian League and high-energy summer baseball events.
• New River Trail State Park (Draper & Pulaski Access Points, 3–5 miles): A premier 57-mile linear state park ideal for hiking, horseback riding, and gravel biking, with trailheads located in nearby Draper and downtown Pulaski.
• Claytor Lake State Park (approx. 10 miles northeast): A popular regional destination offering freshwater boating, swimming, camping, and marina facilities along Claytor Lake and the New River.
• New River Community College (NRCC) (approx. 8 miles north): Located in nearby Dublin, accessible via I-81 North or Route 100 for college commuter groups.
• Radford University & Virginia Tech (16 to 35 miles northeast): Easily commutable via the I-81 corridor, making this lot a strategic meet-up point for university faculty, staff, and students commuting across the New River Valley.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to Lot #216 is straightforward, with direct ingress and egress on Old Route 100 Road, just seconds from the I-81 Exit 94 on- and off-ramps and Virginia State Route 99 (Count Pulaski Drive). Motorists coming from either northbound or southbound I-81 experience seamless ramp transitions with clear state highway signage. The surrounding rural-suburban road network keeps traffic flowing smoothly even during peak weekday morning and evening rush hours. The facility functions as an essential partner with RIDE Solutions of the New River Valley, enabling daily carpooling and vanpooling toward Radford, Christiansburg, and Blacksburg. Local public transit riders can also connect with Pulaski Area Transit (PAT) routes and on-demand regional options servicing the greater Pulaski and Dublin communities.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Free Commuter Parking: State-managed VDOT Park and Ride facility offering 100% free parking with no daily fees, passes, or permits required.
• Open-Air Surface Format: Unrestricted overhead clearance suitable for high-clearance trucks, tall vans, camper vans, and vehicles equipped with roof gear.
• Continuous 24/7 Access: Open around the clock every day of the year to accommodate early-morning workers, shift workers, and late-night return trips.
• Paved and Striped Spaces: Clearly designated standard vehicle stalls alongside dedicated ADA-compliant accessible spaces for disabled permit holders.
• Commuter Information Signage: On-site state highway transit and rideshare guidance panels to facilitate easy carpool coordination.
• High-Visibility Roadside Position: Positioned in clear view from adjacent roads, providing straightforward sightlines and easy navigation for rendezvous partners.

Ideal For

• Daily Highway Commuters: Workers traveling along Interstate 81 to regional employment centers in Radford, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, and Roanoke looking to save fuel via carpooling or vanpooling.
• Outdoor Enthusiasts & Trail Users: Bicyclists and hikers exploring the New River Trail State Park or water sports fans heading to Claytor Lake who need a convenient staging base.
• Local Event & Game Visitors: Baseball fans gathering to carpool to Pulaski River Turtles games at Calfee Park or attending community festivals in downtown Pulaski.
• Commercial Drivers & Tradespeople: Subcontractors, field crews, and utility workers needing a recognizable highway junction to meet up before traveling to project sites.

Visitor & Driver Tips

• Arrive Early for Ideal Spaces: While the lot generally offers dependable space availability, arriving prior to 7:30 AM on weekdays ensures prime parking closest to the road exit.
• Park Within Designated Lines: Ensure your vehicle is parked strictly between marked lines to maximize capacity and maintain clear maneuvering aisles for larger vehicles.
• Lock Up and Store Valuables: As with any public commuter lot, practice good vehicle safety by rolling up all windows, locking doors, and keeping valuables and electronics out of plain sight.
• Monitor Mountain Weather: Winter weather in southwest Virginia can cause slick pavement along the I-81 mountain corridor; check Virginia 511 updates before setting out on your trip.