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Stowe Reporter: June 17, 2021
"Cut your carbon footprint, borrow an e-bike"
Waterbury Roundabout: June 5, 2021
"Kids bike helmets bound for Montpelier school land in Waterbury"
https://www.waterburyroundabout.org/education/y7j1l1nmpd95lwb19n56fhupml3249
Burlington Free Press: June 2, 2021
"New tool helps Burlington bike path users find places to stop, bathrooms"
WCAX: May 28, 2021
"Local Motion Bike Ferry kicks off season Friday"
https://www.wcax.com/2021/05/28/local-motion-bike-ferry-opening/
Milton Independent: May 28, 2021
"What to do this Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30"
Burlington Free Press: May 28, 2021
"What is there to do around Burlington on Memorial Day? This year, there's plenty"
WCAX: May 27, 2021
"Local Motion launches interactive trail map"
https://www.wcax.com/2021/05/27/local-motion-launches-interactive-trail-map/
7 News: May 23, 2021
"Bike ferry in VT to open on Memorial Day weekend"
https://whdh.com/news/bike-ferry-in-vt-to-open-on-memorial-day-weekend/
AP News: May 23, 2021
"Bike ferry to open on Memorial Day weekend"
WCAX: May 21, 2021
"Lake Champlain bike ferry ready to kick off busy season"
https://www.wcax.com/2021/05/21/lake-champlain-bike-ferry-ready-to-kick-off-busy-season/
Burlington Free Press: May 18, 2021
"Date set to reopen bike ferry between Colchester causeway, Lake Champlain islands"
The Commons: May 12, 2021
"Walk in, ride out: Brooks Memorial Library will now lend e-bikes, thanks to organizations hoping to get people to change the way they think about transportation and community"
http://www.commonsnews.org/site/sitenext/story.php?articleno=33936
Brattleboro Reformer: May 6, 2021
"Rolling out the Brattleboro E-Bike Lending Library"
VTDigger: April 22, 2021
"Four groups: I-89 study can lead to forward-thinking transportation system"
Brattleboro Reformer: April 19, 2021
"Trails become part of Academy School's identity"
https://www.reformer.com/local-news/trails-become-part-of-academy-schools-identity/
Vermont Natural Resources Council: April 12, 2021
"Crashes are No Accident"
https://vnrc.org/people-places-transportation/crashes-are-no-accident/
Addison County Independent: February 4, 2021
"Contest challenges you to walk and bike"
https://addisonindependent.com/news/contest-challenges-you-walk-and-bike
Burlington Free Press: February 2, 2021
"Want to get creative with your morning commute? Join the Vermont Bike-Walk challenge"
NBC5: August 12, 2020
"Local Motion's bike ferry opens for short 2020 season"
Seven Days: July 31, 2020
"Colchester Causeway Bike Ferry to Reopen for Season on August 12"
Valley News: July 15, 2020
"E-bike library lets Upper Valley check out a new way to ride"
https://www.vnews.com/Town-energy-committees-join-to-bring-ebikes-to-residents-35172807
WCAX: June 7, 2020
"Local Motion relaunching e-bike program after boost in COVID-19 bike business"
Milton Independent: May 25, 2020
"Local Motion opens bike rentals for summer"
VPR: June 10, 2019
"Move Over! Pedestrians, Cyclists And Drivers Sharing The Summer Road"
https://www.vpr.org/post/move-over-pedestrians-cyclists-and-drivers-sharing-summer-road#stream/0
Burlington Free Press: September 7, 2018
"Should e-bikes roll on Burlington bike path?"
My Champlain Valley: July 20, 2018
"Bike-ferry crew recognized by Coast Guard for rescuing boaters"
NBC5: July 19, 2018
"Bike ferry staff honored for water rescue"
https://www.mynbc5.com/article/bike-ferry-staff-honored-for-water-rescue/22489503#
VPR: June 4, 2018
"Summer Biking In Vermont: The Best Of The State On Two Wheels"
https://www.vpr.org/post/summer-biking-vermont-best-state-two-wheels#stream/0
PRESS RELEASE: Local Motion Puts Businesses on the Map...the Interactive Map
Released to the press to announce the launch of our new Interactive Island Line Trail Map.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tom Clark
Local Motion Director of Services and Marketing
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 802-999-6369
*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***
Local Motion Puts Businesses on the Map...the Interactive Map
Burlington, VT – Local Motion announces it has launched a new Interactive Biking and Walking Map of the Greater Burlington area and beyond. Developed for mobile phones www.vtbikeped.org, is a web-based map that will pinpoint user locations and track their progress as they navigate the Island Line Trail as well as local streets. The map will help them “know where to go” as they discover local parks, beaches, restaurants and bars, hotels, shops, parking facilities, and public restrooms. Connecting to the map will be made easy by scanning conveniently placed QR codes around town or simply by adding the map URL into their mobile browser.
The 2021 map will feature the Burlington Greenway aka Island Line Trail and extend east from the waterfront to include downtown Burlington, south from Oakledge Park, and north well beyond the village center in South Hero. The map is loaded with information the user will find helpful. A simple tap on a location icon will display a window describing the business or point of interest. A second tap will connect the user to the location’s website for more information. “A majority of Local Motion’s bike rental customers and bike ferry passengers are from out of town. It’s really important that we welcome visitors by helping them to get around and discover all the cool places to drink, eat and shop,” added Tom Clark, Director of Services.
Local Motion, a non-profit biking, and walking advocacy organization considers the mapping technology a wise investment and is signing up advertisers to help offset the cost. Each advertiser gets a map location icon with an embedded website link and a rotating ad display along the bottom of the device screen. By using their mobile phones, Local Motion expects to introduce thousands of summer visitors to the joy of exploring Burlington and the Champlain Islands by bike and by foot.
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Local Motion is working to make biking and walking a way of life in Vermont.
PRESS RELEASE: Local Motion Bike Ferry Announces Opening Day
Sent to the press to announce the start of the Bike Ferry Season!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tom Clark
Local Motion Director of Services and Marketing
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 802-999-6369
*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***
Local Motion Bike Ferry Announces Opening Day
Burlington, VT – After consecutive years of delayed openings due to everything from causeway construction to pandemics, The Local Motion Bike Ferry will open for the bike ferry season on time on Friday, May 28th at 10 am. The beloved ferry is a Vermont treasure, carrying as many as 16,000 cyclists and walkers in a season. Local Motion welcomes tourists and Vermonters alike to ride along the majestic shorelines and splendid landscapes, discovering all that makes Vermont so amazing.
The ferry ride is free to all passengers. We welcome donations so that we can continue to offer this service to everyone, regardless of the ability to pay. Local Motion is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Don’t have a bike? Rent one at Local Motion’s Trailside Center located at 1 Steele Street. Rates and bike options can be found at www.bikevt.org.
Ferry service will be available on weekends only until June 18th, when daily service begins. A complete ferry schedule can be found at www.localmotion.org/bike_ferry.
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Local Motion is working to make biking and walking a way of life in Vermont.
PRESS RELEASE: The Vermont Winter Bike/Walk Challenge is Happening!
Sent to the press to announce the Vermont Winter Bike/Walk Challenge starting.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Sandy Bender
Program Coordinator, Local Motion
Email: [email protected]
*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***
The Vermont Winter Bike/Walk Challenge is Happening!
Grab your bike, wheels, boots, or shoes and join Local Motion, Vital Communities, and GoVT! for the 2021 Vermont Winter Bike/Walk Challenge!
The Challenge starts on February 1st and runs through February 12th, concluding on National Winter Bike to Work Day. Participants who record a bike ride, a roll, a stroll, or a run on the GoVT! Smartphone app or GoVT! Website at least twice during the Challenge timeframe will be entered to win prizes, including $100 gift cards from Outdoor Gear Exchange and Farm-Way/Vermont Gear!
Download the app by clicking here: https://govermont.agilemile.com/
For 2021, we are excited to open the challenge to anyone who gets outside and gets moving, even just for fun! Whether you’re biking to work or walking the dog, you can take part in the Vermont Winter Bike/Walk Challenge.
Contact Sandy at [email protected] with any questions.
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Local Motion is working to make biking and walking a way of life in Vermont.
PRESS RELEASE: Local Motion Bike Ferry Reopens
Sent to the press to announce the re-opening of the bike ferry after the Colchester Causeway rec-construction is completed.
For Immediate Release
July 31, 2020
Contact: Tom Clark, Local Motion Director of Services and Marketing - [email protected] or 802-999-6369
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Title: Island Line Bike Ferry Returns to Service for Late Summer and Fall Schedule
Burlington, VT – Local Motion’s beloved bike ferry, connecting the mainland to the Lake Champlain Islands, reopens at 10 AM on August 12 for the 2020 season. The massive Colchester Causeway reconstruction project is complete, and the bike ferry will once again welcome walkers and riders to enjoy the spectacular ride across the Cut.
The Local Motion crew is taking precautions this year by instituting protocols designed to keep passengers and staff safe. Face masks will be required onboard and social distancing will be maintained, resulting in 10 passengers/bikes per trip rather than the normal 20. Extensive cleaning of frequently touched surfaces will be the order of the day.
Local Motion will not be physically collecting money or making changes onboard or shore side. We ask passengers to leave donations in designated receptacles to help cover the significant costs of running our service. Those who have already purchased season passes will receive a complimentary pass for the 2021 season. Donations to support the bike ferry can be made to Local Motion at localmotion.org/donate.
Schedule –
Late summer daily service from August 12 thru Sept 7 - 10 AM to 6 PM
Fall weekend service Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays beginning Friday, September 11 thru Sunday, October 18 - 10 AM to 6 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Borrow an E-bike for Free from Local Motion
Released to the press to announce the relaunching of our E-Bike Lending Library.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Sandy Bender
Program Coordinator, Local Motion
Email: [email protected]
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Local Motion Relaunches E-bike Lending Library
Burlington, VT - Would an e-bike make your life easier? Find out for free! Local Motion’s Burlington-based E-bike Lending Library is now open for 2020. Borrowers take home an e-bike for one week to find out how it fits into their lives and how it can replace car trips and transform their daily transportation needs. The fleet includes cargo bikes with a rear rack, a front-loading cargo bike, and several commuter options, all with an electric assist that helps riders get around with less effort and scale hills that previously seemed impossible.
E-bikes are a transportation option that is becoming more familiar and necessary, and the goal of this program is to introduce Vermonters to how they can be incorporated into everyday life and replace car trips. Borrowers get the chance to experience a full weekend with the bike as well as several weekdays, so they can test it out across all aspects of their lives. From commuting to work to picking up groceries, e-bikes provide an extra boost of power that makes miles feel shorter and cargo feel lighter.
The safety of customers and staff is our top priority, so Local Motion is adhering to all COVID-19 related government safety regulations and recommendations. The bikes are cleaned and disinfected between users, and masks for staff and customers are required at pick-up.
Reservations are now open through the end of August, and fall reservations will open later in the summer.
To reserve an e-bike head to www.localmotion.org/ebikes
Contact Sandy at [email protected] with any questions.
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Local Motion is working to make biking and walking a way of life in Vermont
PRESS RELEASE: Local Motion Moves Bike Ferry to Fall Schedule for Much Anticipated Causeway Reopening
A press release presented to the media regarding the Bike Ferry reopening the fall due to Causeway Re-construction.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tom Clark
Director of Services & Marketing, Local Motion
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 802-999-6369
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Local Motion Moves Bike Ferry to Fall Schedule for Much Anticipated Causeway Reopening
Burlington, VT. – The Bike Ferry will open the 2020 season to celebrate the return of riders and walkers to the new and improved Colchester Causeway in early September. The Town of Colchester has informed us that the massive causeway reconstruction project is back on after a pandemic related interruption. They project a September 8th reopening.
Local Motion will announce the details of its fall ferry schedule as well as the protocols that will be in place to assure passengers of compliance with State and CDC guidelines. “We’re not giving up on the season,” offered Tom Clark, Director of Services at Local Motion. “Even if we only run a few weeks, we believe this will resonate with many as a welcome return to something familiar...to something that people love.”
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Local Motion is working to make biking and walking a way of life in Vermont.
PRESS RELEASE: Reconnect Outside with Local Motion’s “Use Your Senses” Scavenger Hunt
A press release given to the media to help families get outside and explore their natural community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Mary-Catherine Graziano
Education and Safety Programs Senior Manager, Local Motion
Email: [email protected]
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Reconnect Outside with Local Motion’s “Use Your Senses” Scavenger Hunt
It’s time to break free from being cooped up inside and head out into the great outdoors!
Gather up the whole family this weekend and head outside with Local Motion’s Bike and Walk Smart Senses Scavenger Hunts. Use your senses as you navigate around your neighborhood or local park. With mindfulness cues like “feeling the wind on your face and the sun on your skin” and mini-adventures like “find an interesting rock” or “hear a dog barking,” Local Motion’s Senses Scavenger Hunt is a much-needed oasis for families who need a change of pace. Make it a whole experience by packing a lunch or snack (make sure to pick up your litter)!
Click for the Google Drive PDF downloadable version
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Local Motion is working to make biking and walking a way of life in Vermont