The Local Motion Walk n’ Roll News
is as follows:
Welcome Emily, Our New Executive Director!
We are so excited to welcome Emily Boedecker to the Local Motion team. She officially took the helm as Local Motion’s Executive Director this past Monday.
In February, Emily spent a day catching up with Co-Interim Executive Directors, Jason and Charlene, and getting to know staff and volunteers in the office.
Read more about our team here!
Protected Intersections, the Latest in the Evolution of Bike Facilities
Protected Intersections For Bicyclists
You may be noticing an explosion in buffered bike lanes and cycle tracks throughout US cities, giving riders more than just a painted area between bikes and cars. It’s becoming conventional wisdom that providing more protection is key to encouraging more people to get on their bikes. But the newest
innovation in bike-friendly street design? Protected intersections! Read the whole article here.
Job Opportunity: Trailside Center Ambassador
We are currently seeking cycling enthusiasts to join our 2014 season staff at the Trailside Center located on Burlington’s waterfront.
Trailside Center staff run our bicycle rental operation, provide cycling advice to our customers and perform routine bicycle maintenance on our bicycle rental fleet.
Get the full job description here.
Signs of Spring: Kohl’s Kids Bike Smart Trailer Rolls Out!
Highgate School is set to receive their Bike Smart trailer at the end of the month! We are excited to get out there this spring and teach students bike safety skills!
Did you know: in VT to signal a turn, there is no need for fancy arm movements. You can simply point in the direction that you intend to turn. Good news for young kids!
Learn about the Bike Smart program.
Speak Up for Safer Roads!
H.501 is a bill that would make it so that drivers impaired by drugs are treated the same as drivers who are impaired by alcohol. This change would be a big help to law enforcement officers as they try to keep impaired drivers off Vermont’s roads.
Learn how to contact members of your House Judiciary Committee here!
Thanks Times Two — VBT and Earl’s!
Thank you to VBT for donating a van to Local Motion! This is the third van that VBT has donated to us. We rely on these vans for many projects, especially the Bike Ferry and the Bike Smart program!
And a big thank you to Earl’s Cyclery for donating profits from tune up classes last month! Your contribution will go to directly support our mission.
EVENTS
VT Walk Bike Summit
Sat 3/29
Register now for a great day of speakers, workshops and activities. Secure Bicycle Parking provided!
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Vermontinvate!
3/21 to 5/3
A sustainability competition for communities.
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BWBC Meeting
Thurs 3/27
The Burlington Walk Bike Council is looking for new members!
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Travel Talk
Wed 3/12
Cycling the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal, by Annie and Andy Follett.
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Bike Jam @ BRV
Sat 3/15
A volunteer opportunity to get some wrenching in.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer Internships
Including outreach, youth engagement, BRV and the Bike Ferry!
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Neighborhood Street Study
What do you think about separated bike infrastructure?
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Volunteers Needed!
Looking for volunteers to help out at the VT Walk Bike Summit. Get your City Market hours!
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Courtesy of Local Motion