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Greetings What a beautiful fall! Spectacular foliage and surprisingly warm days and nights ~ wonderful climate to enjoy all the festive activities and events in the region!  This cooperative weather also makes traveling to work by bike, walk or bus a lot of fun ~ change up your commute and register with us for an assortment of incentives, programs and services. It is with great pleasure to announce and extend a warm welcome to CATMA’s new Associate Members:  Redstone Lofts, Redstone Apartments and Seventh Generation in Burlington.  They join all our members and institutions in collaborating and committing to reduce congestion, protect our environment and provide sustainable transportation options. Activity and Event Highlights CATMA’s Getting a New Look! We are excited to announce that CATMA will launch a new logo and website very soon! The interactive, user-friendly website will also include a commuter profile component with tracking tools. Please note CATMA’s new email address for commuter and program inquires isinfo@catmavt.org.  CATMA Fall 2014 Employee Transportation Survey    Coming early November … Your input on transportation is important. The information collected will assist us withunderstanding your commute experience, so we can then evaluate and enhance our programs to serve you better.  Plus, you’ll have a chance to win a Kindle Fire! Fletcher Allen, UVM and State of Vermont (downtown Burlington) employees will receive a bright green paper invitation via interdepartment mail. Champlain College, CCRPC, and City of Burlington employees will receive an E-invite at your work email address. VT Bike Challenge, Results are In! Another great year for Vermont, taking third place nationally for miles logged during the challenge period. Congrats to the City of Burlington who took second place in the large workplaces category and UVM taking third! Thank you to all those who participated in this years challenge and congrats to all the winners! WWW.NATIONALBIKECHALLENGE.ORG New Parking Meters Downtown, Burlington The Burlington Business Association (BBA),Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO), and Public Works (DPW) is working on the city-wide parking initiative approved by Burlington City Council in early 2014. Click here for an update on the new parking meters to be installed in downtown and other parking projects. CSVT Needs Your Input! CarShare Vermont is hosting a series of focus groups to better understand the cost of car ownership and driving in our community and we need your help! In particular, we are looking to talk to Burlington and Winooski residents who are NOT current CarShare Vermont members. For more information click here or If you are interested in participating in either of these focus groups please email alicia@carsharevt.org or call (802) 861-2340 for more information and to sign up.   CATMA Commuter Kiosks In an effort to create more awareness about CATMA and transportation options/resources available to our members employees, we are planning to place these kiosks around the worksites. Please email CATMA if you would like more information about these kiosks or have a great idea for a spot at your worksite.           CATMA’s Fall Commuter Events ~ November 4: UVM Benefits Expo ~ November 18: Fletcher Allen Benefits Fair ~ December 3: ETC Network Event View the CATMA Calendar for other great events, click here.		Upcoming Events Local Motion Annual  Halloween Ride! Election Day More Events Here Quick Links CCTA CCRPC Commuter Resources CarShare Vermont GoVermont Local Motion VT Park & Rides      Join our Mailing List!   Register with CATMA
Food for YOUR Commute Day Light Savings Time A reminder to turn your clocks back on Sunday, November 2nd. Handheld Cell Phone Ban Phones Down, Heads Up. Effective October 1, using handheld cell phones while driving in Vermont is against the law. Be safe, be smart and stay focused while on the road. Traffic Alert and Snow Ban Alerts  CATMA posts updated Traffic/Construction Alerts on the CATMA website and Facebook every Friday to assist you in planning your commute.  We’ll also post Snow Ban alerts when available. For further info, pleasecontact CATMA  or “Like Us’ on Facebook.   City To City Bus Service Save money and get there by bus! The Go! Vermont Bus Network connects you to more cities than ever before, including NYC, Boston and Montreal. For more information click here.   New CCTA Guides CCTA has just released the newest bus schedule and guides effective October 13, 2014. If you need a schedule email CATMA at info@catmavt.org or visit www.cctaride.org CATMA Members Corner Sharing a message from one of our Champlain College Commute Champions:    Email reply about the Emergency Ride Home program…   “Thank you for renewing my card. Although I haven’t used it yet, as a bike commuter from Charlotte to Burlington, it is really good to know if something happens to prevent me from making the trip home I have a back up plan.” – Joanna Cummings CATMA’s Suite of Commuter Incentives, Programs and Services   Employees at CATMA’s member employers are eligible to enroll in our commuter programs, incentives, services and educational events. Click here for additional commute benefits your employer offers as a member of CATMA. Bicycle Benefits Bike/Walk Rewards Program CCTA Bus/Transit Pass Discounts; Unlimited Access Program  CarShare Vermont Carpool Matching Service Emergency Ride Home Program RidesWork Bulletin Board Monthly Restaurant Drawings    Benefits of alternative commuting:  Reduce stress, save on commute costs, consistent travel times and routes, decrease personal vehicle maintenance and wear/tear, part-time travel options, improve air quality and decrease road construction costs.