Category Archives: Transportation

Help Local Motion Win a Cargo Bike for YOU to use!

Exciting news! Local Motion just received notice that they are one of five finalists across the nation for a contest (https://www.xtracycle.com/vote-for-your-advocacy-organization/) to win a gorgeous Xtracycle cargo bike for the organization!  The value of the bike (which will come with accessories) is over $2,000! The goal for the bike is to make it available for […]

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Way to Go! Challenge – May 4-15

Reclaim Your Ride! Join the Way to Go! Smart Trip Challenge from May 4 through May 15, 2015! During this annual event we encourage you to ditch your car for ANY trip and bus, bike, walk, telecommute, or carpool and recapture your time. You’ll log miles, compete to win cool prizes, and have fun – […]

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Want to try out the CarShare Cars for free? #LetsShareVT

Re-Post Courtesy of Alicia Taylor, Program Manager, CarShare VT: Looking for something exciting to do this summer? CarShare Vermont is recruiting a team of 10 fun, adventurous, and socially-minded individuals to go on 4 FREE road trips between June 1st and August 31st, and share their experiences along the way! To learn more and apply, […]

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Do the Vermont Bike/WALK Challenge! Sign up today!

Re-Post Courtesy of Local Motion: Love to bike?  Fired up about walking and running? We’ve got two great options for you! OPTION 1:  THE NATIONAL BIKE CHALLENGE.  This is a five-month challenge for folks who love to bike lots of miles and want to compete all summer long with people from across the country.  More info at www.nationalbikechallenge.org. […]

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The Vermont On-Road Bicycle Plan’s Next Public Meeting, April 30th 6-8PM

Re-Post courtesy of Katelin and Local Motion: Read below for an update from the VT Agency of Transportation (VTrans) about how YOU can be involved in the Vermont On-Road Bicycle Plan! The plan aims to improve Vermont state roads to work better and be safer for all bicyclists — families, commuters and recreational riders. Visit […]

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VT Clean Cities Paid Internship Opportunity

  Re-Post Courtesy of Abby Mattera, AICP, LEED AP, Vermont Clean Cities Coordinator, UVM Transportation Research Center Overview Interested in making a difference this summer? Intern with the Vermont Clean Cities Coalition (VTCCC) and help the nation reduce its dependence on petroleum, lower carbon and local air pollutant emissions, and build a green economy.  The VTCCC is […]

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Local Motion and Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition Announce Merger

Repost from Local Motion: We are excited to share with you the news that Local Motion and the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition are joining forces! Interest in walking and biking is surging, and, statewide, Vermont is surpassing national trends for the number of people who choose to walk to work, and keeping pace with national […]

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