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2010 Bike Ferry Update

13 Days of Service Planned, Funding Needed

We continue planning for Causeway Bike Ferry service during August weekends and Labor Day weekend. Recognizing that this "demonstration" service costs the organization $30,000 more than the fares collected, the Local Motion Board has asked staff to raise at least $24,000 by May 1 in order to operate the 13 days this season. If you have funding ideas, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

More info: 2010 Bike Ferry Transition Campaign Packet

VBT Will Underwrite 2010 Service

Demonstrating their ongoing commitment to the Bike Ferry, VBT Bicycling Vacations will be the underwriting sponsor for the Causeway Bike Ferry in 2010. Thank you Gregg Marston and the entire crew at VBT!

Learn More About Our Proposed Expanded Service

More info: Causeway Bike Ferry PowerPoint Presentation 06-09

What is the Causeway Bike Ferry?

Local Motion's Bike Ferry transports cyclists, walkers, anglers, runners across the 200-foot "cut" in the Colchester - South Hero Causeway -- a critcal link in the Island Line Trail. VBT Bicycling Vacations is generously underwriting service for 2010. Thanks also Keeler Bay Variety, Old Spokes Home, Earl's Cyclery, and Switchback Brewery. Thank you also to the Town of Colchester and the VT Department of Fish and Wildlife for maintaining the causeway.

Ferry Boarded 600 at Champlain Festival!

On September 18-20, Local Motion's Bike Ferry was chartered for a very special job: its first interstate crossing! The ferry boarded 600 passengers and connected Chimney Point, VT, and Crown Point, NY, during the "Festival of Nations", a Quadricentennial Celebration event. In partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program, the ferry offered a temporary connection between the two states' historic sites during the festival.

See the ferry in action! Click here for photos!

The Champlain Bridge that crosses the lake is currently under construction and is down to one lane of traffic. Captain Costello was excited to offer the first ferry at that point since 1928, when the bridge originally opened. "Visitors were able to tour both sides of the lake without having to wait in traffic on the bridge," says Brian. The ferry service was part of the Festival of Nations and Crown Point Quadricentennial Day. Many thanks to the Lake Champlain Committee and Lake Champlain Basin Program for inviting us to be a part of this historic celebration!

$35,000 Transition Campaign Launched

Hauke's Announce $10K Challenge Grant

COLCHESTER, VT -- In a clear move to ramp up Local Motion's development of a regular Bike Ferry service at the cut, the Local Motion Board has announced a $35,000 Bike Ferry Transition Campaign to upgrade our fleet, support 2009 demonstration service and fund staff time on proposed infrastructure improvements at "the cut".

The campaign was announced at a lakeside dinner party co-hosted by Dawn & Steve Terrill and Frank "Gib" Gibney on June 24. The 35 attendees cheered when Bill & Carole Hauke offered a $10,000 challenge grant to launch the campaign. Take a look at the campaign materials:

2009 Bike Ferry Transition Campaign Packet

Causeway Bike Ferry PowerPoint Presentation 06-09

Help expand Bike Ferry service with a contribution today!

Thanks to the Haukes, they will match your donation dollar for dollar up to a total of $10,000. Download the materials above, call us with any questions, and mail in any gift you can give. We need to repair the boats before August service, so prompt contributions are appreciated.

What is the Causeway Bike Ferry?

Local Motion's Bike Ferry transports cyclists, walkers, anglers, runners across the 200-foot "cut" in the Colchester - South Hero Causeway -- a critcal link in the Island Line Trail. VBT Bicycling Vacations is generously underwriting service for 2009. Thank you VBT! Thanks also Keeler Bay Variety, Old Spokes Home, Earl's Cyclery, and Switchback Brewery.

Thank you also to the Town of Colchester and the VT Department of Fish and Wildlife for maintaining the causeway.

Current Ferry Schedule

The ferry currently runs a limited schedule of August weekends and Labor Day Weekend from 10am-6pm. A donation of at least $5 is requested to help offset our operational expense. We are working to offer expanded service throughout the season.

All Hands on Deck!

Once again we are gearing up for the annual Causeway Bike Ferry Demonstration Service, and we need your help. As in years past, we plan to run two boats across the 200 foot "cut" to make the historic connection between Colchester and South Hero. Unlike past years, we will run for 13 days in all, more than ever before. The efforts of our many volunteers make this service happen. Read on for volunteer needs and job descriptions.

Volunteer for the bike ferry!

Volunteer Schedule

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Here is the current schedule of volunteers. If you are interested in filling a certain slot, please email Lead Captain Scudder Kelvie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call him at 310-2514.

For volunteer job descriptions and other details, please check out the volunteer page.

Last Updated on Thursday, 03 September 2009 09:06

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