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Do you want your town to have more sidewalks, more trails or better designed streets?
Want to know more about advocating for better facilities in your town? Contact Chapin, Charlene or Jason at Local Motion (802-861-2700). We're here to help!
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 Even with limited funding for trails and a more limited role of government, New Hampshire is demonstrating to other New England states the power of coordinated regional trail planning efforts.
Through a Regional Trails Coordinating Council, NH is working to develop a comprehensive and interconnected network of multi-use trails in the southern part of the state.
Supported by two regional planning commissions, the Council's new regional trails plan puts together a clear, compelling vision of a seamless trail network to improve the health, economy and quality of life of the wider region.
Read press coverage here.
Northern Vermont has similar potential. With the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, the Island Line Trail, the Cross Vermont Trail, the Stowe Rec Path, Millstone Trails, and many other multi-use trails in Northern Vermont offer a similar potenial.
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 SUPPORT H.209 / S.135 -- SAFE PASSING: Would you like state law to require motorists to give at least 3' of clearance when passing a person walking or biking? If so, contact your State Rep and Senator and ask them to support the 'Passing Vulnerable Users' bill. When emailing your State Rep, copy the email to House Trans Cmte staffer
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Rep. Jim McCullough of Williston submitted House bill H.209. A similar Senate bill S.135 was just introduced by Senator Philip Baruth. Thanks Jim and Phil!
These bills would stengthen the 'Safe Passing Bill' passed 3 years ago by requiring motorists to allow 3+ feet of clearance when passing “vulnerable users” (walkers, bikers, etc.). It also adds an additional foot of clearance for every 10 mph of vehicle speed over 30mph.
Tell your legislators that you support H.209 and S.135. Find your legislators here.
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 Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition -- A statewide coalition of bike/pedestrian organizations in Vermont. The group focuses on statewide policy, traffic safety and education. www.vtbikeped.org |
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 Transportation For America -- a coalition of regional and national groups fighting for more funding for walking, biking, transit and other alternatives. Get involved today!
 Rails To Trails Conservancy -- a non-profit organization promoting active transportation and the redevelopment of abandoned rail corridors into multi-use trails.
 League of American Bicyclists -- a non-profit organization promoting bicycling, and bicycle-friendly accommodations, across the country.
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As Burlington strives to improve its environment for walking and biking through it's Go For Gold campaign, Indianapolis offers a striking road map of what can be done with city infrastructure. This mid-sized city used private donations and a federal TIGER grant to build an amazing 8-mile, $63m separated bicycle and pedestrian facility around downtown. Read more here!
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