Posted by Chapin on Sep 21 2009
Tags: Bike Commuting
To encourage bicycle commuting, Earl’s Cyclery & Fitness created a Commuter Challenge providing the benefit of earning gift cards based on commuting mileage logged in over three months June 1- Aug 31. The challenge is limited to first 50 people to sign-up each spring.
This year’s participants reduced carbon emissions by 3.8 tons!
The 2009 rider [...]
Posted by Chapin on Aug 12 2009
Tags: Funding
In Chittenden County’s 2008 Regional Pedestrian/Bike Plan, the document recommended that 6% of the region’s transportation funding should go to stand-alone bike/pedestrian projects. Well, the county’s construction funding document for the next 3 years (2010-2013) suggests that only 3.5% of the region’s funding will go to stand-alone bike/pedestrian projects. Regional planners have responded by saying [...]
Posted by Todd on Jul 22 2009
Tags: Fun, Parking
Downtown Burlington now has a sweet new bike parking facility on Cherry Street. Placed directly on the street and taking up a full parking spot*, this rack is appropriately shaped like an automobile. The rack has room for at least 20 bikes, so visitors to downtown shops like the Outdoor Gear Exchange, American Apparel, or [...]
Posted by Chapin on Jul 13 2009
Tags: Charity, Mountain Biking
I’m impressed. High school student Alex Hopkins has an ambitious plan. He seeks to raise $10,000 to build a community kitchen in a small town in Mexico. He’s hosting his first ever charity bike ride at Catamount Outdoor on August 15. Come join Alex!
Posted by Chapin on Jul 06 2009
Tags: Bike Ferry
Thousands cheered as the Richmond Ferry was drawn through the village streets for the town’s popular July 4th parade. It was the final chapter of this unique project. Many shouted thanks by name to captains Brian and Scudder — showing how the ferry had become a vital part of the town for 35 days in [...]
Posted by Chapin on Jun 11 2009
The recently concluded legislative session was a particularly challenging one for many individuals and groups. The Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition was no exception.
Prior to the start of the session, when it was clear that funding shortages would dominate State House discussions, we decided that we might have an opportunity to advance the [...]
Posted by Chapin on Jun 09 2009
Tags: Bike Ferry, Get Involved
Local Motion’s Richmond Ferry continues to help residents get from one side of town to the other. We’re boarding an average of 300 people per day. Here volunteer coordinator Bob Schermer takes a shift as a deck hand one evening. Volunteers still needed. Contact Bob at vtvelo@gmail.com.
Ferry passengers head home from dinner at On The [...]
Posted by Chapin on Jun 09 2009
For decades, bike/pedestrian advocates have sought a safe, convenient connection between Burlington and Winooski. Without a good Winooski River crossing, dozens of residents cross the train bridge each day. Help Local Motion push for a better connection. Write a letter to the editor (letters@bfp.burlingtonfreepress.com) or contact Winooski Mayor Mike O’Brien or Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss.
