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 […]
Continue readingThe Department of Public Works have announced their annual post-winter street sweeping. There is an on-street parking ban in effect on the evening of the sweeping, depending on the location, from 10pm to 7am. There are three separate nights that impact Champlain College in some way. They will be sweeping the following dates and locations […]
Continue readingReclaim 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 – […]
Continue readingRe-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, […]
Continue readingRe-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. […]
Continue readingRe-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 […]
Continue readingRe-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 […]
Continue readingRepost 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 […]
Continue readingThe Way To Go! Challenge is back Are you ready to reclaim your ride this spring? We have a whole new look and website to help you track your trips better and show you how your carbon savings really add up. Join the 2 week smart trip challenge from May 4 through May 15, 2015. […]
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