Posted by Chapin on Jan 26 2012
Tags: recreation, Trails, Vermont
I joined 22 VT trail leaders at the Vermont Trails & Greenways Council’s winter meeting on January 26th. We took three notable steps: 1) Declared support for the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail This stunning 93-mile trail in the making will stretch from Swanton to St. Johnsbury – but it has been stuck in Act 250 [...]
Posted by Chapin on Jan 19 2012
Tags: Active Lifestyles, Bike Commuting, research, study, Vermont
It comes as no surprise that weather, bad weather in particular, limits Vermonters’ travel by bicycle. A 2011 study from UVM’s Transportation Research Center puts some data behind our assumptions. Read more on UVM’s website. Thank you to Local Motion Board Member Lisa Aultman-Hall and area cyclist Justine Sears for undertaking this project. Local Motion [...]
Posted by Chapin on Jan 13 2012
Tags: Burlington, future, livability, mayor, Sustainability, Transportation, Vermont
The January 12 AARP / Local Motion debate between three Burlington Mayoral Candidates was an informative event with a number of humorous moments. You can watch the entire debate here on CCTV: 225 residents turned out to ask questions about sidewalks, passenger rail, bus service, cycling and the Champlain Parkway. Thank you to our event [...]
