Posted by Chapin on Nov 24 2012
Tags: Bike Path, Burlington, Policy, Segways, Vermont
In 2009, 802 Segways proposed guided Segway Tours on the Burlington Bike Path. A record 90 people commented on that blog post — and the responses were split 50/50 for and against having Segways on the path. The business proposal was pulled and the issue remained largely dormant. Now, Rick Sharp — one of the [...]
Posted by marycatherine on Oct 22 2012
Tags: Burlington, IBM volunteers, rules of the road, Safe Streets, traffic safety, Vermont
Sometimes all you need is a gentle reminder. Maybe you’re walking down the sidewalk, texting a friend. You’re about to step out onto the street, and right below your feet you see something unexpected… Or maybe you’re flying down the hill on your bike to do some shopping downtown. You’re about to cross an [...]
Posted by Chapin on Aug 19 2012
Tags: bicycle helmet, bicycle safety, innovation, Safe Streets Collaborative, Safety
Yup, the lady in the picture is wearing a helmet. Check out the videos below to see the amazing invention these two Swedish women have developed. It’s called a Hovding and you’ve got to give them credit for creating an entirely new approach to protecting one’s head while cycling. Do you think a product like [...]
Posted by Chapin on May 16 2012
Tags: Bicycling, Burlington, Ride of Silence, traffic safety, Vermont
On the heels of a heavy spring rainstorm, seven intrepid Burlington-area cyclists took part in the tenth annual Ride of Silence event held around the world. The event honors fellow cyclists who have been injured or killed on area roadways. Earlier in the day, we heard that there was a bike/car crash near Exit 14 [...]
Posted by Chapin on Feb 15 2012
Tags: Bicycling, complete streets, redesign, South Burlington, Vermont, walking
On a rainy February night, 10 visionary South Burlington residents gathered at Rick Hubbard’s house to consider a big idea. They want to turn a four lane section of Williston Road into a three lane ‘complete street’. Williston Road will be repaved this summer and residents want to have the City try a Complete Street [...]
Posted by Jason on Nov 22 2011
Tags: Burlington, Share the Road, Transportation
When the Burlington Police Department announced in October that it was starting to issue tickets and warnings to bicyclists and pedestrians who violate traffic laws, Local Motion’s phone started ringing within days. Irate bicyclists who had been issued tickets or warnings wanted to know what was going on — and why they were being singled [...]
Posted by Chapin on Nov 10 2011
Tags: Bicycling, complete streets, Dero Fixit, South Burlington, Vermont
Ever ridden your bike somewhere and realized that you needed to make an adjustment…but didn’t have the tools? Well, Healthy Living is coming to the rescue. How you ask? They are helping to install the cool new Dero ‘Fix-It’ stations around Chittenden County’s bike routes. These stations have a place to hang your bike while [...]
Posted by David Jacobowitz on Jun 02 2011
Tags: Bicycling, Construction, Share the Road
A guest blog post by Local Motion volunteer and certified bike safety instructor, David Jacobowitz: I teach bike safety education mostly to adults. Recently, it was a pleasure to address students in Luis Vivanco’s Bicycles, Globalization, and Sustainability course recently. I use the curriculum set out by the League of American Bicylists, which is based [...]
Posted by Jason on May 31 2011
Want to help? If you participate regularly in a group bike ride, email jason@localmotion.org to learn how you can promote responsible riding too! As part of the Safe Streets project, Local Motion is teaming up with some of Vermont’s top cyclists to promote riding by the rules of the road. We’re working with the “Tuesday [...]
Posted by Chapin on May 30 2011
Tags: August First, Bicycle, Burlington, commuting, Skirack, Vermont
Over 30 bike commuters came to the first annual Bike To Work Fuel-Up at August First on National Bike to Work Day. Local Motion handed out reflective legbands and traffic safety guidelines while Skirack provided free bike checks. Thanks to August First, the Skirack, and the Governor’s Highway Safety Program for helping Local Motion host [...]
