One important component of a local safe streets campaign is to provide community leaders with the information and the resources they need to make needed changes to street infrastructure and policies.  The Safe Streets Collaborative can help!  We offer presentations for a variety of audiences that help select board members, planning commissioners, police officers, and other community leaders identify and act on safe streets-related community needs.

Request a presentation today!  There is no charge for this service.

Select Boards and Planning Commissions -- learn how towns can change policies and improve infrastructure to make streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike

Police Departments -- request a training for officers on effective enforcement of the rules of the road for cyclists and pedestrians

School Boards and Principals -- get help identifying the most important changes you can make to promote safe walking and biking to school

Other Community Groups -- learn how community residents can get involved in building a culture of safety and respect on your streets

Whether running, biking, walking, skating or driving, we’re all responsible for making the streets and trails safe places to travel. Help build a culture of courtesy on our roads and trails by doing four simple things.

1) Learn the rules of the road and trail

Rules of the Road from the VT Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition

Rules of the Trail from the City of Burlington

2) Save $6 and get the safety gear you need

Excuses don’t cut it anymore. Local Motion will pay you to get safety gear. In cooperation with local outdoor shops and public agencies, we’re offering a $6 coupon on reflective and neon clothing, lights, reflective gear, and helmets.

$6 Safety Gear Coupon 275.19 Kb

Whether you’re on-road or off-road, safety gear just makes sense. Did you know that two people have died in crashes on the Burlington Bike Path? It’s true. We’re less careful when we think we’re safe. Do yourself a favor this season, get the gear.

Participating shops include: Alpine Shop, Earl’s Cyclery, North Star Sports, Old Spokes Home, Onion River Sports, and Skirack.

Public partners include: Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization, City of Burlington, Campus Area Transportation Management Association, and VT Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition.

3) Report Recklessness

Our communities must have a zero tolerance for aggressive driving. Report dangerous driving to your local police department. In Chittenden County, please call the Report Recklessness hotline (802-861-3344) with a description of the incident, license plate, car model, time and place. We will forward the issue to the apporpriate police department and have them will follow up with the vehicle owner.

4) Get out, be courteous, and have fun!