Posted by Kevin on Mar 24 2010
Tags: Trailside Center
With the warm summer months approaching, the Burlington waterfront and bike path will soon be abuzz with bikes and pedestrians. Local Motion’s Trailside Center is at the heart of the action. Each year from May through October our Trailside Center staff facilitate positive cycling experiences while spreading the word about Local Motion’s advocacy initiatives.
It’s time [...]
Posted by Chapin on Mar 17 2010
Tags: complete streets
On the heels of the National Bike Summit in DC, Dept of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced new policy guidance to better incorporate walkers and bicyclists into the nation’s transportation system. Thank you to Local Motion’s members who have helped us speak out on Complete Streets policy over the years. This is a major victory [...]
Posted by Charlene on Mar 12 2010
Tags: Nordic Skating
There was a great posting last week on the VTNordicSkating listserv about a recent drill some skaters did in Shelburne Bay to practice how they’d handle falling through the ice. (I wasn’t there.)
It’s great to have the list serv — I get a thrill out of following the escapades that get reported on it (though [...]
Posted by Todd on Mar 12 2010
We’re now sending our blog posts directly to Twitter, so you’ll have yet another way to stay close to the action. If you’re not already, please follow us on Twitter and look for posts that start with [Blog Run].
Posted by Jason on Mar 11 2010
The Champlain Parkway (aka the Southern Connector) has been an ongoing issue for Burlington’s South End for over 40 years. After all this time, it is anyone’s guess as to whether it will ever be built. However, the project recently reached a major milestone with regard to approvals from the Federal government and is probably as close as [...]
Posted by Todd on Mar 10 2010
Tags: Bike Commuting, Trail Finder, Trails
Our office was abuzz this morning with some very exciting news from the Google. Partnering with the Rails to Trails Conservancy, Google Maps now offers biking directions! The announcement has some pretty big implications for our Trail Finder project, all of which will enhance your experience when searching for trails.
With the addition of biking directions [...]
Posted by Chapin on Mar 04 2010
Hinesburg Rides, an energized group of residents, business leaders and public officials, is working to provide better transportation options for their town.
The group successfully championed a 2010 Town Meeting vote to get Hinesburg to join CCTA. There are three components of Hinesburg Rides: Volunteer Driver program, Rideshare program, and Employer Partnership / Public Transit program.
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Posted by Chapin on Mar 04 2010
Tags: Burlington, Sidewalk
All over Chittenden County, residents are clamoring for more sidewalks and crosswalks. Unfortunately, getting them built is proving difficult. In Hinesburg and Colchester, tight budgets have put sidewalk projects on hold.
Last week in Burlington, nearly 20 residents packed a Burlington Public Works Commission meeting to voice their support for a critical sidewalk connection between [...]
