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planBTV Walk Bike Action Plan Update 10/21/2024

From the City of Burlington:

Burlington’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is in the process of updating the 2017 planBTV Walk Bike Plan. Our goal is to create an Action Plan that continues to enhance facilities to promote safe and enjoyable walking, biking, and rolling, thereby providing viable alternatives for trips throughout our City. This updated Action Plan will build on the 2017 plan, incorporating data-driven analyses and robust public engagement to develop a clear, prioritized list of specific projects, programs, and policies that DPW will implement in the coming years. By doing so, we aim to position Burlington well to apply for future federal grants or other funding, advancing our vision for a safer and more inviting walkable and bikeable City.

For more information visit: www.burlingtonvt.gov/627/planBTV-Walk-Bike-Action-Plan

Kindness Connection: Local Motion 09/19/2024

From Jan Riordan:

Host Jan Riordan interviews Christina Erickson, the Executive Director of Local Motion. Local Motion is Vermont's statewide advocate for active transportation, vibrant communities, and safe streets.

For more information visit: www.localmotion.org

Burlington Annual Halloween Bike Ride 10/29/2023

From the organizer:

Shared Streets, Not Scared Streets! Join the 14th Annual Halloween Bike Ride!

This fun ride/walk/roll starts in City Hall Park and makes its way through Burlington, ending in Roosevelt Park with a pizza party and other fun!

For more information visit: https://www.enjoyburlington.com/event/halloween-bike-ride-2/

The State of Walking, Biking, and Rolling in Chittenden County 10/25/2023

From Local Motion:

What are the primary barriers to increased biking for transportation? Would people bike in the winter if there was safe, well-maintained bike infrastructure? Do residents support investing in walking, biking, and rolling infrastructure?

In this webinar, Local Motion staff presents new statistically representative survey data that provides answers to these and other questions.

For more informatoin visit: https://www.localmotion.org/

Burlington Electric Bike Rack Dedication for Robert Herendeen 10/25/2023

Burlington Electric dedicates a bike rack to Robert Herendeen, who has served the city of Burlington for sixteen years, and always rides a bike.

South Burlington East-West Crossing Walk Bike Bridge Over I-89 Workshop 10/13/2022

The City of South Burlington is increasing transportation options to encourage walkable, sustainable downtown development in the City Center next to Interstate 89 (I-89) at Exit 14. The East-West Crossing Project - a bike walk bridge over I-89 - will provide those on foot and bicycle a safer and more comfortable crossing of I-89 and remove an obstacle to choosing to bike throughout the area for many people.

In November 2021, the City of South Burlington received notice that we had been awarded a RAISE grant from the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Transportation for $9.76 million dollars to build the project! This enables the City to move forward with design with support from the VTrans Municipal Assistance Services office and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).