Local Motion Blog

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 co-host [...]

Tags: Burlington, future, livability, mayor, Sustainability, Transportation, Vermont

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St. Albans City recently won just over $2 million for a streetscape project on North Main Street. The project will include new sidewalks and bike infrastructure, linking downtown to a 19-mile pedestrian network and a 26-mile bicycle trail.  The grant comes from the federal TIGER grant program, which stands for “Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery.” [...]

Tags: Bicycling, Business, complete streets, Sidewalk, urban planning, Vermont

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Earlier this year, Governor Shumlin announced that the Circ Highway would not be built as planned.  Instead, the governor called on towns, advocates, and state government to work together to come up with alternatives to the Circ that would address some of the same issues — mainly congestion and traffic safety — without building a [...]

Tags: Bicycling, Bike Commuting, CCTA, complete streets, Policy

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South Burlington really boomed during the car-centric middle of the last century.  This meant that most of the development was friendly to cars, but not to walkers and bikers.
To South Burlington’s credit, they’ve succeeded in developing Vermont’s most comprehensive network of paths over the last 20 years — 12+ miles connecting many neighborhoods.  [...]

Tags: infill development, planning, South Burlington, Vermont, walkable communities

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According to today’s press release, “Liz Robert, CEO of Terry Bicycles and former CEO of Vermont Teddy Bear, is trading in her business suit for bike shorts as she gets ready to become a cycling saleswoman in the Greater Boston area next week. Robert recently rode her bike around San Diego and [...]

Tags: Bicycling, Burlington, Economy, Vermont, Women

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This Thursday July 21 @ Maglianero Cafe will be a presentation from the Massachusetts based Pedal People bike delivery cooperative.  Come here their story!

Tags: Bicycling, Burlington, Delivery, Economy, Vermont

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An amazing crowd of over 200 bicyclists turned-out on Saturday for the 2nd annual Heart of the Islands Bike Tour! Hosted by Vermont Farm Tours, this fun ride led pedal pushers and their curious taste buds throughout the Champlain Islands to discover farms, vineyards, artists and crafters of all kinds. The weather was, dare I [...]

Tags: Food, South Hero

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After two years of declining rankings, advocates and public officials have successfully rebounded Vermont’s bike-friendly rating to 15th in the country.  As we continue to promote Vermont as a premier cycling destination, our ranking is good for business.
2008: VT 17th
2009: VT 23rd
2010: VT 34th
2011: VT 15th
There are many reasons for the improvement.  The VT Bike [...]

Tags: Bicycling, Economy, Tourism, Vermont

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Marc Sherman and Mike Donahue, the visionary owners of Outdoor Gear Exchange, have just opened up an expanded retail store in the old Woolworth’s / Old Navy space on Church Street in downtown.  Check out the recent Free Press story.  Give it up for Marc and Mike!

One week after Skirack owners opened up a Patagonia [...]

Tags: Burlington, Economy, gear, outdoor, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Vermont

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The great community-minded owners of the Skirack just opened a locally-owned Patagonia store on Bank Street across from the great Farmhouse Tap and Grill.  They are helping to grow Burlington’s outdoor recreation industry.  Thanks Spike, Zandy and Karen!

Spike Clayton enjoys opening night!

157 Bank Street, Burlington

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