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Burlington Parks and Recreation installed a non-slip metal surface on the Lakeside/Oakledge Bridge, much to the relief of many users who have fallen there over the years. Bike path user Kathy Brunette wrote when she heard the news, "I ...
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Mark Rowell, a Local Motion employee at Bike Recycle Vermont and father of two, was struck by a drunk driver while Mark was bicycling home from work in a Burlington bike lane on January 19. The driver left the scene of the crime but turned himself in to ...
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After 50 years of Census numbers showing fewer people walking and biking to work in Chittenden County, the numbers are finally turning around.
Since 2000, Census survey data show 30% more residents walking to work (up to 7% of all commute trips in the ...
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Would you like to improve the safety on Vermont’s roadways? The VT Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition is mobilizing Vermonters to support H.540 (Click here to read) - a Statehouse bill that would:
Strengthen the rights of pedestrians and bicyclists...
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Colder temperatures have us reminiscing about lovely summer bike rides, including all those great charity rides that happen every year. Here's one to put on your calendar - it's one of the earliest of the season.
Lund Family Center's 2nd Annual Mother'...
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Local Motion is launching a pilot program to supply businesses and schools in the city of Burlington with high-quality, moderately priced bike racks. The racks hold eight bikes, comply with all current standards and guidelines, can be installed on any sur...
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On Wednesday, Feb 10th, JFK Elementary and Winooski Middle School will be having a Safe Routes to School "I LOVE TO WALK" Parade as part of their Wellness Week. They'll meet at RiteAid at 7:30 am and walk up to school for a FREE Community Breakfast (spon...
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This Monday, people across the country will be celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a day of community service. The City of Burlington is participating and folks are encouraged to make this holiday a day ON not a day OFF. A number of si...
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Now there's another reason to get out of the house and get active. As a demonstration this winter, Local Motion volunteers are grooming Burlington’s Intervale Trail for both classic and skate skiing. With our recent record snowfall the conditions are gr...
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Local Motion's annual report will be arriving at your mailbox soon. Please check out our many accomplishments and consider a special year-end contribution to support our work.
Want to donate today? Visit our donation page to give securely. Thank you!...
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The Parks & Recreation Commission held a public hearing on November 17 that was attended by 20 people. The comments at the meeting were split about 50/50, as have the comments on Local Motion's blog. No decision was made at the meeting. The Commission...
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Burn off that Thankgiving turkey! Help keep the path in good shape north of the Causeway Bike Ferry. Join the South Hero Recreation Path Committee and Local Motion for a work day on December 5, 2009.
Fall Clean-Up on the Island Line Trail
Saturday, De...
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Liz Robert Has Ambitious Plans for Company
Former Vermont Teddy Bear CEO Liz Robert spoke to a rapt crowd of 100 business students, professionals, and bicycle enthusiasts at Champlain College on November 17.
In April, Robert became the CEO for Terry Pre...
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Lessons Learned - Results from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Mobility International Scan
VTASLA, in conjunction with the UVM Transportation Center, will host a lecture by Jon Kaplan on Tuesday, November 10th at 5:30 pm in the Silver Maple Ballroo...
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Following up from last year's successful grooming of XC ski trails in Burlington's Intervale, we are gearing up for an even better year!
We plan to groom 3 miles of nordic ski trails in the Intervale so that residents in Burlington and Winooski have conv...
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Sixty degree weather in November makes one think of Local Motion's annual VerMontreal Bike Tour between South Hero and Montreal in June!
Our VerMontreal reunion party this Saturday is a perfect opportunity for you to invite a few of your friends who mi...
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A new national study found that the Burlington / South Burlington area was one of the safest places to walk in the country.
While there is certainly more to do, it is good to see our region recognized for building an active culture of walking.
In coop...
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On Monday, November 9, Local Motion is participating in the nationwide release of a new report called Dangerous by Design: Solving the Epidemic of Preventable Pedestrian Deaths (and Making Great Neighborhoods). We're taking the opportunity to explain t...
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Jump on Local Motion's blog to give us your input on the recent proposal by 802 Segways to operate tours on Burlington's bike path and sidewalks. We want to hear from you!
The Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission will be discussing the issue ...
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See and be seen on your bike this fall.
Thursday, Oct 29 @ 6pm
North Star Sports, 100 Main Street, Burlington
More info: 802-863-3832, www.northstarsports.net
Stop by North Star Sports on Thursday to check out the latest in bike light technolo...
