New Project Aims for a Shared Clean Transportation Future in the Upper Valley
To reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, our communities need to transition to “clean transportation” —…
The Vital Communities Transportation Program works with employers, municipalities, school districts, and regional planners, and transit providers to improve transportation options. We work toward a safe, reliable, and multimodal transportation system in the Upper Valley that serves all, is affordable to use and operate, increases community resilience, and minimizes climate impact. Photo by Molly Drummond.
Have a question? Contact Vital Communities’ John Haffner or Ellen Hender.
To reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, our communities need to transition to “clean transportation” —…
This October, Vital Communities is joining organizations across the country in celebrating “Walktober” – a time to celebrate how great…
Learning about Walkable Communities and How to Create Them In a rural, car-oriented community, what can you do when you…
This October, Vital Communities is joining organizations across the country in celebrating “Walktober” – a time to celebrate how great…
Could an e-bike help you be less dependent on automobiles? Could the Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library help you make…
We northern New Englanders drive more per capita than most other Americans, and transportation is our biggest producer of greenhouse…
Valley Quest 2023 Season Features Super Quest 2023: Ways to Go! Must we always jump in a car every time…
We northern New Englanders drive more per capita than most other Americans, and transportation is our biggest producer of greenhouse…
Did you ride an e-bike this past year? If you were in Upper Valley, you would have had many chances…
We northern New Englanders drive more per capita than most other Americans, and transportation is our biggest producer of greenhouse…
We northern New Englanders drive more per capita than most other Americans, and transportation is our biggest producer of greenhouse…
To celebrate “Walktober” Vital Communities has been exploring walkability in our Getting Around series. In a previous entry, “The Joys of…
We northern New Englanders drive more per capita than most other Americans, and transportation is our biggest producer of greenhouse…
During the month of October, planners, advocates, and organizations across the northern Hemisphere take advantage of the autumn season to…
In preparation for “Walktober” Vital Communities staff member John Haffner explores pedestrian travel in a two-part contribution to our Getting…
We northern New Englanders drive more per capita than most other Americans, and transportation is our biggest producer of greenhouse…
Two new financial incentives can help Vermonters with the cost of purchasing e-bikes! The State of Vermont has incentives of…
We northern New Englanders drive more per capita than most other Americans, and transportation is our biggest producer of greenhouse…
We northern New Englanders drive more per capita than most other Americans, and transportation is our biggest producer of greenhouse…
Want to: Make our community more equitable to people of all income levels? Cut down on greenhouse gases? Help the…
On December 3, Vital Communities hosted Todd Chewning of Cowbell Mobile Bike Shop for an informal “E-bike 101” Q &…
By Rebecca Bailey, Vital Communities For Valley News Enterprise, October 14, 2021 Reprinted with permission Next time you’re driving behind…
U.V.E.R. – the Upper Valley’s first consumer co-op delivery service – launched earlier this summer; now, we need your help…
The 2021 E-Bike Subsidy Program is closed as of December 31, 2021. Email anna@vitalcommunities.org if you would like to be…
Are you hoping to test out an electric bike this summer? The Upper Valley E-Bike Library has been wildly popular…
Even after seven and a half years working in the field of TDM (that’s Transportation Demand Management), I get confused…
Many years in the making, the Upper Valley now has a bus route between Claremont and Lebanon, run by Sullivan…
The UV E-Bike Lending Library will run May – October 2022. Schedule to be announced! Do you wish biking was…
JOIN THE CHALLENGE MAY 1-16 AND BE ENTERED TO WIN PRIZES! Spring is here, so it’s a great time to…
Some of our friends in Burlington have put together a super cool online resource called Vermont Goes Green for everything…
Just in time for fall and back-to-school, there are some exciting transit updates from both sides of the river! Tri-Valley…
Even with the need for physical distancing and many people working from home, transit and carpooling are available for those…
School reopening is the big topic right now: how to do it safely, effectively, and efficiently. New requirements for…
Are you a Vermonter who would like to see better bike and pedestrian infrastructure in your town? Funding for this…
The UV E-Bike Lending Library will run May – October 2022. Schedule to be announced! Do you wish biking was…
The commutes of many Upper Valley residents have changed significantly due to COVID-19, with many shifting to telecommuting. Now…
For “Get Out & Bike” Week we asked the Vital Communities network to submit their favorite hometown bike rides, ideally 10…
One significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is the sheer number of people now working from home. Though telework is…
Work from home and help raise $500 for Vermont Foodbank. Simply record your telecommute trips in your Go! Vermont account…
Ed. note: Vital Communities Executive Director Tom Roberts made the following remarks to honor 2019 Volunteer of the Year…
On May 17, 2019 the rest of the country is celebrating National Bike to Work Day, but here in…
We love pairing style with nighttime visibility, so we’ve ordered REFLECTIVE SLAP BRACELETS to reward people who bike or walk…
One thing a group of Millennial cartoonists doesn’t need is help using a smartphone app – especially an intuitive one…
The Vital Communities Transportation Program convenes the Upper Valley Transportation Management Association (UVTMA), a membership-based group of workplaces, transportation providers, municipalities,…
The Vermont Transportation Efficiency Network (VTEN), convened semi-annually by the Vital Communities Transportation Program, met on Monday, September 18 to…
Do you wish biking was part of your life? E-bikes can greatly increase that possibility. E-bikes (electric bikes) are like regular bikes but with an electric motor in addition to human-powered pedals, a battery to store power for that motor, and a heavier frame to accommodate the increased hardware. The electric assist can help with the physical issues, daunting hills, and the need to haul heavy loads that might otherwise keep you off your bike. This could enable you to replace many car trips with breezy, two-wheel journeys that don’t clog the roads or present parking challenges. Intrigued? Try an e-bike for free through the Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library!
The Vital Communities Transportation Program convenes the Upper Valley Transportation Management Association (UVTMA), a membership-based group of workplaces, transportation providers, municipalities, and planners. Dues-paying members are eligible for customized programs and services for their town or workplace. Join us to help solve the transportation challenges affecting the Upper Valley. E-mail John Haffner or Ellen Hender to learn more about becoming a UVTMA member.
Program Manager, Housing and Transportation (he/him)
John joined Vital Communities as a housing and transportation program manager in 2021, supporting collaborative efforts to address the longstanding…
Program Manager, Housing and Transportation; JEDI (she/her)
Ellen joined Vital Communities in 2022 as a Program Manager focusing on projects related to Housing and Transportation. She has…
Project Manager, Energy and Transportation; JEDI (she/her)
Anna began at Vital Communities in 2021 and and works onTransportation and Energy projects, as well as serving on the…