Category Archives: Transportation

Is your commute in zombie mode?

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Sign up for the Way to Go! fall challenge taking place on October 14-18.

Since the Way to Go! wtg-headerspring challenge, maybe you’ve slipped back into your old one-car-per-driver commuting ways? We’re hoping this message finds you before it’s too late! We’re here to warn you about an epidemic sweeping the region: Commuter ZombificationContinue reading

Vermont Clean Cities Coalition Intern

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Interested in making a difference this academic year? 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 a part of a national network of nearly 100 Clean Cities Coalitions around the nation. The mission of the Clean Cities program is to advance the economic, environmental and energy security of the U.S. by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to reduced petroleum consumption in the transportation sector. Continue reading

AN IMPORTANT AND SERIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SHUTTLES by Carl Riden, Campus Public Safety

Over the past several years we have all become used to seeing the school bus type shuttle  making its way back and forth from main campus to Lakeside… if you look very carefully at the photo below you can actually see Ned Mahoney clinging to the roof.. he’s the one wearing a white shirt. However […]

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You + leaving your car at home = Champlain wins the Way to Go! Challenge

Champlain Employees: Here is the first official reminder to sign up for the annual Way to Go! Commuter Challenge. Whether you try leaving your car home for a day or for the week, your participation matters! Already take the bus, walk, or carpool? Still sign up for the Challenge. We want to recognize your efforts. […]

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Going Mindful- Different ‘Flavors’ of Car

Hello Mindful Beavers, All ya’ll have probably seen a Prius or two, or twenty, as you’re walking about Burlington. But is every driver suited to drive one? Let’s do a general break down of ‘eco-friendly’ cars. First there are hybrids, then there hybrid plug-ins, and finally there are all electric cars. I’m actually going to […]

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