Category Archives: Transportation

Stories about sharing space on the road and in the car

WHAT’S NEW at SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION VT Mode Shift: Five easy, low-cost and fun ways to reduce driving     Pop-ups, open streets, and e-bikes could be coming to a street near you!  Allegra Williams of Local Motion reports on grass roots community projects that encourage biking and walking. From Solo to Sharing    We are not stuck with the […]

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News & Events from the Old Spokes Home

Capital Campaign Kickoff Last Thursday, we kicked off our Capital Campaign with a party in our new shop. Thanks to everyone who came out! Here’s a quick overview of what’s going on: We’re raising money to move across the street into the old Good News Garage space The move will allow us to combine the operations of […]

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Thinking different: Stories of seeing transportation in a whole new light

WHAT’S NEW at SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION VT Donuts and Hogwarts: Travel training makes a difference Bethany Fleishman of VItal Communities recounts an outing with first -time riders to introduce them to bus travel in the Upper Valley. Deciding to Stop Wilmot Irish writes about his decision to stop driving at the age of 87. Building the Other Infrastructure […]

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The Future of Sustainable Transportation – 11/29

You are invited! The Future of Sustainable Transportation in the City of Burlington Reducing emissions and advancing a healthy, safe and equitable transportation system Thursday, November 29 from 5:30 – 7:30pm Town Center Room at VEIC 128 Lakeside Avenue in Burlington Limited space, please RSVP by November 26th! Click here to learn more and RSVP to attend! […]

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CATMA Commuter News Fall 2018

Fall E-News 2018 We’ve turned back the clocks and hope everyone’s adjusting well to the time change and enjoyed an extra hour of rest.  With late fall upon us and nights getting dark earlier, be sure to take special precautions on your commute and be visible.  learn more here. Events, Resources & Updates CATMA Employee Transportation […]

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Old Spokes Home Kick-Off Event – Nov. 8

As you’re likely aware, the Community Bike Workshop (the non-profit arm of Old Spokes Home that provides refurbished bikes at reduced prices to people of low income) and the Old Spokes Home retail shop are moving from their separate locations to the site of the former Good News Garage, meaning that all customers – regardless […]

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On-Street Bicycling Workshops and Lock n Learn Event

Hello All, If you missed last weeks event (which we had to reschedule based on weather), here are two more opportunities to hone your bike riding skills and an event to learn about commuting and locking your bike… Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 12 PM – 1:30 PM Contios Room, City Hall Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/237245673635588/ Want […]

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Green Mountain Transit’s Autumn ‘Apple’ Challenge

Green Mountain Transit Autumn ‘Apple’ Challenge We are challenging students to hop of the bus and explore their new home through a social media scavenger hunt.  Complete as many of the Autumn ‘Apple’ Challenges by Sunday, October 28, 2018; the student who completes greatest number of challenges wins an Apple Watch, Series 3.  The winner […]

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Free On-Street Bike Skills Workshop – Monday October 1 – 11am-12:30pm

Want to be more confident riding your bike on the street? Interested in riding but concerned about how to do it safely?    Join Champlain Transportation and Local Motion to learn safe on-street biking skills with this hands-on workshop. As a bonus you will receive a FREE bike light set and there will be FREE […]

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