Transportation

Positively Vermont: Go Vermont - Commuting & Ridesharing Resources for Vermonters 03/22/2010

Host Dennis McMahon speaks with Ross MacDonald of Vermont's Agency of Transportation on the 'GO VERMONT' program. Go Vermont is a resource for commuters who want to reduce the cost and environmental impact of driving. The program features a free carpool/vanpool matching service, ridesharing tips, and other practical information on getting around by biking, walking, bus, train and ferry.

Burlington Legacy Project Annual Town Meeting 03/18/2010

This community event outlines a re-engagment process on how to achieve the sustainability vision set forth 20 years ago, has the Legacy Steering Committee and staff report on the last 10 years in realizing priority actions set 10 years ago. Jeanne Collins, Superintendent, Burlington School District, receiveds the 'Peter Clavelle Award' for her efforts to help 'improve our economic, social and environmental health for future generations'.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 03/16/2010

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Attn: The middle part of the meeting is missing due to a damaged tape.

Reducing Car Use: The Role of Transit-Oriented Development 03/04/2010

Reid Ewing is an expert on how the built environment can create mobility alternatives to the car. He talks about recent work he has completed for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the effect of the "3Ds"--density of development, diversity of land uses, and design of streets and public spaces--on walking and transit use. Co-sponsored by the CCRPC and the CCMPO. Reid Ewing is a Professor of City and Metroplitan Planning at the University of Utah, associate editor of the Journal of the American Planning Association, columnist for Planning magazine, Fellow of the Urban Land Institute, and member of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED LP-Technical Advisory Group.

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 03/04/2010

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Making Room for Cars and People 03/03/2010

Village Development Director, Robin Pierce, presents a possible future for the Village Center. The discussion will focus on the potential to move traffic more efficiently through the Five Corners, reduce congestion and its attendant pollution, while encouraging economic development, and making the Village Center more pedestrian friendly.

Wonderful World of Sustainable Transportation: Bicycling and Walking in Burlington 02/23/2010

Chittenden County Transit Authority General Manager Chris Cole, Local Motion Director Chapin Spencer, Annie Bourdon of CarShare Vermont and other transportation leaders discuss transportation issues, ideas and initiatives. Today's show is hosted by Chapin Spencer who talks with Adele Dienno, Membership & Special Events, Local Motion and Will Flender, Burlington Walk/Bike Council.

Shelburne Street Roundabout Project Public Information Meeting 02/22/2010

The City of Burlington facilitates this public meeting presented by the VT Agency of Transportation on the proposed plans for the Shelburne Street Roundabout. For more information contact: Burlington Public Works Dept. 863-9094

Intercity Bus Transportation in Vermont 02/18/2010

Host Don MacDonald discusses the early history of bus transportation in Vermont.

Positively Vermont: Vermont Rail Action Network 02/09/2010

Host Dennis McMahon speaks with Christopher Parker, Executive Director of Vermont Rail Action Network.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!