The following is the April 2014 Local Motion Walk n’ Roll newsletter, courtesy of local motion:

 

May is Bike-Walk Month in Burlington!

 

For the entire month of May we will be hosting or promoting numerous events in Burlington to celebrate our city’s awesome biking and walking opportunities for everyone!

 

Events will include Bike Swaps, a Moonlight Ride, Kids Day, a Mothers Day ride, competitions and more!  Additionally, when you bring your Bicycle Benefits sticker to select “Bike & Dine” restaurants you will receive a discount! 

 

Checkout the schedule of events…and be sure to keep your eye on our Facebook page for updates on events all month long! 

Spark Catches Fire at First Statewide Walk Bike Summit 

Mayor Miro Weinberger opens the day

More than 250 great minds and eager enthusiasts came together at the first ever statewide Walk Bike Summit, hosted at the Burlington Hilton this past Saturday.

 

The bicycle and pedestrian culture that is emerging in the Burlington region and throughout Vermont was expressed in the wide variety of lectures, workshops and tours with topics aimed not just at the Lycra-wearing cyclist but the everyday commuter.

 

 

Read the full article on the Summit here.

Planning Summer? Don’t Miss Riding the New Island Line Bike Ferry!

New for 2014, the Island Line Bike Ferry will provide daily summer service from June 14th to September 1st.

To make this possible we are putting the finishing touches on wave attenuating docks and a new 16-passenger boat.

Whether you are a returning bike ferry passenger or a first time rider, this is the summer to ride! 

 

Check out the Bike Ferry page for a full schedule and for updates all summer long.

Open Streets Coming to BTV this Fall!

 

Vermont’s first ever Open Streets event is officially in the works! You may know these events as “ciclovia”, where several miles of the city’s largest public space — its streets — are closed for a weekend day to cars and opened to walking, biking, rollerblading, skateboarding, dancing and more! 

Join us to celebrate active transportation and our growing walk/bike community. 

 

Read about Open Streets in Burlington!

Cycle the City with Us — April 27th! Join us to celebrate spring on the Annual Cycle the City ride, a family friendly, guided, historical cycling tour of Burlington! Ride solo or in a guided tour group…all levels and abilities welcome! Pre-ride festivities at Perkins Pier & post-ride drinks and snacks at Maglianero Cafe.  More info on the Cycle the City ride here! Team Up for a Wellness Ride for Women The Wellness Revolution, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield & Terry Bicycles, is a program for Vermont women who wants cycling to be a part of their lives… no matter how long its been since the last time you’ve ridden.  The program runs from April 29 – June 28 and includes an inspirational talk and ride with women’s cycling pioneer, Georgena Terry.   Discover more and be part of the launch! Two Amazing Montréal Experiences Coming Right Up… Are you a planner, engineer, architect, designer, decision-maker or student interested in transportation? If so head north, for Bike Lab Montreal June 2-3, an intensive two-day workshop to explore the city’s bicycle infrastructure and culture. Register today and learn how our northern neighbor has embraced cycling for everyone.    Want to get there by bike? Join our annual VerMontreal Bike Tour leaving Burlington on May 29, arriving in Montreal on June 1, Sunday. Discover the route and more!

Do You Want More for Your Rural Community? Bring in the Designers!

The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design will select up to four communities nationwide for a community design makeover. Up to four successful applicants will receive a cash reward and facilitated design workshops.   

If you think your town design can be improved to increase walking, biking and livability for all, apply now. Application deadline is May 6th!

 

 

More details and how to apply here!

Summer Job Opportunities Right Around the Bend

Tom works on Secure Bike Parking & the Bike Ferry

Bike Ferry Deckhand.  We are seeking a

cycling and boating enthusiast to join our Bike Ferry Team. May to September. 

Events Coordinator. High energy people- person needed to do outreach at on-the-ground events. April to September.

 

Membership & Communications Coordinator.  Fundraising, social media savvy professional needed.  Full time, year round.

 

 

Full job descriptions & how to apply here!