Walking is an ideal fitness option for Seniors. It requires little special equipment and it is low impact. You can walk alone, with a friend or with a group. You can go for a walk almost anywhere. Like riding a bicycle, walking can be both recreational and practical. If you are going on an errand, think about walking part way instead of driving.  

We are calling on our community leaders and transportation professionals to take immediate action to mitigate and stop the crashes on Shelburne Road that are causing death and life-changing injuries among our community.

To all who gave their time this year --

Thank you for volunteering with Local Motion! We had a wonderful 2024 season thanks to YOU!

As temps drop and snow begins to fall, Vermont's longest season comes to an end. Construction season, that is. Many towns across the state saw updates to their infrastructure that are designed to slow traffic and make streets safer (like Rutland's road diet).

So how can you help create safer streets in your town? Request a Pop-Up!

How can we create new infrastructure to support active transportation in a space designed for motorized vehicles? It can be challenging to envision the necessary changes to make our streets safer for those biking, walking, and rolling. A Pop-Up is a temporary demonstration that allows us to experience these changes.

Pop-Ups don’t happen overnight. There’s a process before we begin to implement temporary changes, and the community is involved from the very start. 

By Luke White, Champlain College student 

Being a college student without a car is not at all uncommon. This is why, for many students, a walkable area for school is an important part of the college picking process. Burlington, for many years, has been noted by numerous publications as one of the top college towns in the country. One of the appeals of Burlington to prospective students is its walkable downtown area, including the well-known Church Street Marketplace. The downtown area is not only easy to walk around but provides students with access to countless shops and restaurants. Arguably the greatest benefit to students is the fact that downtown is only a short distance downhill from UVM and Champlain College. Walking or biking downtown is often more advantageous than driving because finding a parking spot downtown can sometimes be a challenge.

Riding has been part of my fitness regimen for many years. Now that I am a senior, it is more important than ever. 

Bike riding is low impact and with the advent of E-bikes this activity is available to almost everyone. You can get an inexpensive second hand bike and you will not need any special equipment beyond a good waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes. Unlike many sports, you won’t have to drive somewhere special to participate. Bike riding is also environmentally friendly. You can hop on your bike at your front door and take off!

by Karen Yacos, Local Motion Executive Director (2018-2023)

With the passing of Curt McCormack on September 16, Vermont lost a key leader in the effort to make our roads safe for people walking, biking, and rolling.  We also lost one of those rare human beings who is true to their values every day in the way they live, and invites others to join in. 

Peeks of orange leaves are popping out on trees and fall is around the corner! We’re so excited for cool-weather bike rides, strolls through apple orchards, and teaching kids to ride bikes with Bike Smart.

Thoughts on the book written by Patricia McCormick and Mevan Babakar, Illustrated by Yas Imamura