 Hello CATMA Members, and welcome to a New Year! We are sending warmest wishes especially during this chilly month filled with snowy activities and winter commuting challenges! |
| Events, Resources & Updates Winter Bike Challenge Speaking of Winter Challenges, getting out into the fresh air is a great way to re-invigorate and refresh after a wild and hectic holiday season. Need a bit of extra motivation to out the bike and the winter gear? You are not alone! CATMA is partnering with Local Motion for this year’s Winter Bike/Walk challenge to help folks shake off the winter blues and get moving again! This year’s goal is to collectively log 1000 trips (up 200 trips from last year’s 800 logged trips.) Join the 95 other Vermonters who have already logged some trips. Every inch, foot and mile counts, so click here to sign up today! International Winter Bike to Work Day Does two weeks sound like a lot? We get it! Help us get over the finish line with our goal on the last day, Friday, February 11. We’ve all been isolating for way too long. Even though it’s from a distance, our collective challenge to log 1000 trips of commuting by walking or biking is a chance to get active with other Vermonters. You might have more opportunities than you think! These also count: Utilitarian trips ex. If you work from home, walk or bike to get groceries Multi-modal trips ex. Walk to the bus stop One way trips ex. You walk/bike to work and get a ride home Got a cool pic of your commute? (We see you snow-shoe commuters!!) Post it to social media with the hashtag #winterbikewalk2022 — Click to learn more about the Winter Bike/Walk Challenge happening now through Friday, February 11.  Black History Month and Transit Equity Kicking off Black History Month, Transit Equity Day took place on Rosa Park’s birthday, February 4th, to honor her pivotal role in the fight for Transit Equity. We’ll be posting about transit equity and Rosa Parks on our social media this month to raise awareness for transit equity and celebrate the fearless activism Parks practiced throughout her life. I-89 Study — Public Input Opportunity The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is working with the Vermont Agency of Transportation to develop a transportation improvement plan for Interstate 89 through Chittenden County. The Chittenden County I-89 2050 Study will address future transportation needs of all users by improving safety, connectivity, and mobility; promoting livable communities; meeting our climate goals; and investing in the regional economy. The Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 8th includes time on the agenda for public comment. Click here to find out more. |
Food for Your Commute If you rely on transit, you can get alerts from GMT in your inbox. Sign up here to receive service alerts from Green Mountain Transit. Everyone needs a car sometimes, but you don’t have to own one (or more) to enjoy the convenience of driving. Whenever you need to drive, reserve the vehicle of your choice near you, get in, and go. When you’re done, return it to its parking spot and be on your merry way. (From CarShare Vermont) Click here to learn more. For CATMA members, if you find yourself stranded at work for any other emergency such as a car that doesn’t start when you are leaving work or you took transit and need to leave work early, your “Guaranteed Ride Home” benefit is available allowing you to use any car or taxi service to get home. Click here to learn how to use this valuable benefit. Get more green commute tips on TikTok In addition to all of the CATMA resources when you sign into our website, we post many tips and tricks on our social media accounts including our new TikTok account.How can you make your commute greener in the new year? Click here. Even if you have to drive alone to work, how can you save a bit of CO2? Click here. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook to learn more. See you there! |
| CATMA’s board is growing Expanding CATMA’s board of directors to include an additional seat means more buy-in and stewardship for transportation demand management in Chittenden County and the Champlain Valley region. We are thrilled to welcome to CATMA’s newest board member, Charlie Baker of the Chittenden County Regional Planning Committee. |
| Commuting in Winter always has extra challenges. We hope these tips and information help ease your winter commute. If you have any transportation questions, please reach out to us at info@catmavt.org. CATMA TEAM ~ Katie, Marlena, Josh and Sandy |