Federal funding for active transportation projects is at risk of being revoked. Without this funding, many projects (even those already approved or in progress) will stop immediately.

For the second time, I recently attended the League of American Bicyclists’ annual National Bike Summit. This event draws participants from across the country - from professional advocates to caring citizens and students learning more about transportation policy and planning. This event includes more traditional plenaries and break out sessions, to a Lobby Day on Capitol Hill, and concluded with a day targeted to advocacy professionals, where I was on the Keynote Panel and then presented on Local Motion’s Bike Smart program.

The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Local Motion with a Gold Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, earning us a place alongside more than 1,100 businesses across the country contributing to the movement to build a more Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.

With winter in full swing, it is a pleasure to think about the long rides you will be taking in the warmer months.  If you ride all winter long then you will be ready to gradually take more ambitious rides as the weather permits. If you don’t ride through the winter, consider starting a little bit earlier this year. You can also use a stationary bike or take a spinning class. Any kind of aerobic exercise is helpful. 

There are many ways to carry things on your bicycle. I mostly use rear panniers. If you don’t have a rear bike rack, you will need to get one in order to use panniers.

The Safe Routes to School Program has transitioned to being coordinated by the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s Active Transportation team.

Local Motion and the Winooski Alliance for Active Transportation (WAAT) are excited to provide the Winooski community with insight into 2025 city council candidates' positions on key issues related to transportation. 

Local Motion, the Burlington Walk/Bike Council, and Old Spokes Home are excited to provide the Burlington community with insight into 2025 city council candidates' positions on key issues related to transportation. 

2024 was Local Motion's 25th Anniversary and another fantastic year. Check out our Impact Report for a by-the-numbers summary of all of our services and programs.

Bringing Safe Routes to School Innovations to Vermont

This past October, I attended the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) National Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado. The experience was both energizing and inspiring—not just from the innovative practices I saw but also from recognizing how Vermont is unique but still shares so many common challenges and successes with other states.