Valley Metro adds bus route to employment hub Gene Marrano December 31, 2015 1 minute read Valley Metro has a new express route service beginning next week. The Orange Avenue Express bus is designed to get riders to the Roanoke Center for Industry and Technology. WFIR’s Luke Church has a report. Share: Post navigation Previous: Designate a sober driver this New Year’s EveNext: Ready to get rid of your Christmas tree? Related Stories 1 minute read Day picked for Roanoke neighborhood plowing Web Staff January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Extreme cold warning issued after Winter Storm Fern moves out of Roanoke Valley Ian Price January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Virginia Tech researcher tests future-focused method to help smokers quit Web Staff January 26, 2026 0