Transportation

Let’s reduce our reliance on driving alone.

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.

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Transportation News

Getting Around: The Joys of Walkability

September 22, 2022

In preparation for “Walktober” Vital Communities staff member John Haffner explores pedestrian travel in a two-part contribution to our Getting…

Getting Around: Hauling Kids by E-Bike

August 8, 2022

We northern New Englanders drive more per capita than most other Americans, and transportation is our biggest producer of greenhouse…

New Vermont E-Bike Incentives: How Do They Work?

July 27, 2022

Two new financial incentives can help Vermonters with the cost of purchasing e-bikes! The State of Vermont has incentives of…

Getting Around: Taking a New Bus Line

July 12, 2022

We northern New Englanders drive more per capita than most other Americans, and transportation is our biggest producer of greenhouse…

Other Current Transportation Programs

Try an E-Bike for Free!

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!

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Join the Upper Valley Transportation Management Association!

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.

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