Explore taking the bus to work or school

The Upper Valley enjoys one of the best rural transit systems in the country. With several companies offering service to major workplaces in the area, it’s easier than you might think to find a bus to take to work. If you live and work in the central towns of the Upper Valley (Hartford, Lebanon, etc.), give Advance Transit a try – it’s free! Real-time bus tracking system and trip planner available at AdvanceTransit.com!

Commuting from further away? Stagecoach and Connecticut River Transit offer pick-ups as far away as Springfield, Bradford, Montpelier, and Wells River. Southwestern Community Services offers community bus service in Claremont, Newport, and Charlestown.

Find your route on Google Transit or the new Go! Vermont Trip Planner (in pilot phase so submit your feedback!)

Advance Transit (Canaan, Enfield, Hanover, Hartford, Lebanon, Norwich)
Stagecoach (I-89 and I-91 north of Advance Transit in Vermont)
Connecticut River Transit (I-91 south of Advance Transit in Vermont)
Southwestern Community Services (serving Claremont, Charlestown, and Newport)
Vermont Translines (daily trip between Rutland and Upper Valley)
Dartmouth Coach (service from Hanover, Lebanon, and New London to Boston and New York City)
Greyhound (national intercity bus service)
Amtrak (national intercity train service)
Google Transit (a handy tool to map out trips)

Commuter
Calculator

Get Around the Upper Valley

Y’all Curbed the Car!

On Friday, May 18, the Upper Valley celebrated its newest holiday: Curb the Car Day. Riffing off National Bike to Work Day, Curb the Car Day embra [...]

Need Transportation in the Upper Valley?

This fall, Vital Communities' Transportation Program collaborated with Go! Vermont to develop a one-page guide to transportation in the Upper Valley, [...]

Your Bus in Real-Time.

Not sure when and where to catch Advance Transit or if the bus is on time? Download the Advance Transit Real Time App or check the Where’s My Bus? f [...]

Attention, Vermont Schools: It’s WAY TO GO! Time

This year's statewide Way to Go! School Challenge is September 25 - October 6. It’s a great way for schools to battle carbon pollution head-on! [...]

Bike to Work Day at Dartmouth College

Bethany and I arrived bright and early at the Hop at Dartmouth College Friday, May 19, to greet employees and students who arrived that morning on two [...]

Dirty Hands, Clean Bikes

I had a lot of fun teaching a Basic Bike Maintenance workshop at the Upper Valley Haven on April 29, ably assisted by Lisa from the Haven! A doze [...]

Spring Into Bike Riding Season…

...with practical skills training to get you riding more! What is Everyday Bicycling? It’s using your bike for those everyday trips that we all ma [...]

Survey Says: Parking and Transportation in White River Junction Are…

Thank you to the more than 500 downtown White River Junction residents, employees, business owners, and visitors who took our survey about parkin [...]

Start a Vanpool in Woodstock!

Looking for a better way to get to work? If you have at least 5 people who share a similar commute and schedule, you can create a vanpool! Va [...]

Everyday Bicycling Workshop is a Success

Last month, we led two successful Everyday Bicycling workshops at the Windsor Public Library in collaboration with Burlington-based Local Motion. [...]

Calendar

	June 2019
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
						1 Trek to Taste Trek to Taste Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: June 1, 2019 - 7:00 pm Location: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, 54 Elm St, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA Description: The 10th Annual Trek to Taste—a celebration of local food and local trails—will be Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 10 am to 3 pm at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park in Woodstock, Vermont. This free event is community co-generated with collaboration by more than 30 area organizations. It takes place on the trails of the National Park and Woodstock's town parks. Vital Communities will host guided Valley Quests and the Upper Valley Farm to School Showcase. Trek to Taste combines healthy activities, farm fresh food, music, the arts, and local history into one fun-filled day! 2019 Highlights Guided walks and Valley Quests Upper Valley Farm to School Showcase Farm fresh food samples along the trails Arts and crafts, trail games, quests and community health exhibits Live music at every hub! Ice Cream Social Learn more: http://www.trektotaste.info/ More details... New Hampshire Commuter Challenge New Hampshire Commuter Challenge Starts: 12:00 am Ends: June 30, 2019 - 11:59 pm Description: Join others from around the state and participate in the CommuteSmart New Hampshire's Pilot Statewide Commuter Challenge during the month of June! Details and registration: http://commutesmartnh.org/june-statewide-challenge/ More details... • •
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11 UV Farmers Market Collaborative Gathering UV Farmers Market Collaborative Gathering Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: June 11, 2019 - 9:00 pm Location: Upper Valley Food Co-Op, 193 N Main St, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA Description: This meeting is not open to the public. More details... •	12 Leadership Upper Valley - Graduation Day Leadership Upper Valley - Graduation Day Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: June 12, 2019 - 7:00 pm Location: Cobb Hill Cohousing, 17 Linden Rd, Hartland, VT Description: This is a Vital Communities Leadership Upper Valley Class of 2019 event. If you'd like to apply for next year's LUV Class, please contact Rob Schultz at rob@vitalcommunities.org. LUV alumni are welcome at current year classes with advanced notice. Please contact Rob for details. More details... 5th Annual Hartford Block Party 5th Annual Hartford Block Party Starts: 9:00 pm Ends: June 13, 2019 - 12:00 am Location: Lyman Point Park, 167 Maple St, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA More details... • •	13 Monthly (13th) No Plastics Day Monthly (13th) No Plastics Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: June 13, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	14	15
16	17 CRAFT - Root 5 Farm CRAFT - Root 5 Farm Starts: 9:00 pm Ends: June 17, 2019 - 11:00 pm Description: This event is open to CRAFT farm staff and new and aspiring farmers. Contact nancy@vitalcommunities.org, 802-291-9100 x106 for more info More details... •	18	19	20 New Futures Policy Advocacy Training New Futures Policy Advocacy Training Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: June 20, 2019 - 3:00 pm Location: Coop Food Store, 12 Centerra Pkwy, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA Description: Learn how to make change in the Granite State! This training will cover topics specific to advocacy in New Hampshire: how a bill becomes a law, best practices for engaging with legislators, and practical advocacy skills. Details: https://nhfoodalliance.com/content/trainings Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocacy-on-the-road-upper-valley-tickets-61301496426 More details... Energy Efficiency Workshop Energy Efficiency Workshop Starts: 10:00 pm Ends: June 20, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Claremont MakerSpace, 46 Main St, Claremont, NH Description: Join Sarah Brock of Vital Communities to learn about the programs, organizations and benefits that can help you reduce your energy usage, weatherize your home and save you money. Join the conversation and have your questions answered. This event is free, but registration is required. Click here to register online More details... • •	21	22
23	24	25	26 Power of Produce Club at Hanover Farmers' Market Power of Produce Club at Hanover Farmers' Market Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: June 26, 2019 - 10:00 pm Description: Power of Produce Clubs are fun, free, and filled with fresh local food! All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to participate. Just sign in, join the day's fun market activity, and get $3 in POP Bucks to spend on fresh, local produce! GET THE DETAILS: https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyfoodfarm/powerofproduce/ More details... •	27 UVTMA Monthly Meeting UVTMA Monthly Meeting Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: June 27, 2019 - 9:30 pm Location: Lebanon City Hall, North Park Street, Lebanon, NH (unless otherwise noted) Description: We meet in the West Meeting Room, by the City Council Chambers. We typically NO NOT meet in August and December. More details... Power of Produce Club at Lebanon and Royalton Farmers' Market Power of Produce Club at Lebanon and Royalton Farmers' Market Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: June 27, 2019 - 11:00 pm Description: Power of Produce Clubs are fun, free, and filled with fresh local food! All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to participate. Just sign in, join the day's fun market activity, and get $3 in POP Bucks to spend on fresh, local produce! GET THE DETAILS: https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyfoodfarm/powerofproduce/ Lebanon 4-7 pm Royalton 3-6 pm More details... • •	28 Power of Produce Club at the Chelsea, Hartland, Newport, and Greater Falls Farmers' Markets Power of Produce Club at the Chelsea, Hartland, Newport, and Greater Falls Farmers' Markets Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: June 28, 2019 - 11:00 pm Description: Power of Produce Clubs are fun, free, and filled with fresh local food! All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to participate. Just sign in, join the day's fun market activity, and get $3 in POP Bucks to spend on fresh, local produce! GET THE DETAILS: https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyfoodfarm/powerofproduce/ Chelsea 3-6 pm Greater Falls 3-7 pm Hartland 4-7 pm Newport 3-6 pm More details... •	29 Power of Produce Club at Claremont, Wilmot, Ascutney, Norwich, and Randolph Farmers Markets Power of Produce Club at Claremont, Wilmot, Ascutney, Norwich, and Randolph Farmers Markets Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: June 29, 2019 - 5:00 pm Description: Power of Produce Clubs are fun, free, and filled with fresh local food! All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to participate. Just sign in, join the day's fun market activity, and get $3 in POP Bucks to spend on fresh, local produce! GET THE DETAILS: https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyfoodfarm/powerofproduce/ Ascutney 9 am-1 pm Claremont 9 am-1 pm Norwich 9 am-1 pm Randolph 10 am-2 pm Wilmot 9 am-noon More details... •
30 Power of Produce Club at the Canaan Farmers & Artisans' Market Power of Produce Club at the Canaan Farmers & Artisans' Market Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: June 30, 2019 - 6:00 pm Description: Power of Produce Clubs are fun, free, and filled with fresh local food! All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to participate. Just sign in, join the day's fun market activity, and get $3 in POP Bucks to spend on fresh, local produce! GET THE DETAILS: https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyfoodfarm/powerofproduce/ More details... •

Vital Communities Program News

New Brownsville VT Quest

I’m happy to announce that we have a new Quest! With the help of Mr. Butler’s 3rd & 4th grade class at the Albert Bridge School, there is a new Quest in Brownsville, VT. The ...more

Stand in Your Circle of Strength and Lead

Ed. Note: On May 30, Vital Communities honored 12 community leaders who’ve added immeasurably to the vitality of the Upper Valley at its annual Heroes & Leaders Celebration. The following are the event’s keynote remarks ...more

Stand in Your Circle of Strength and Lead

West Lebanon Feed & Supply is Committed to Community

A strong work ethic, a passion for helping others, and a sincere love of animals have been at the core of Curt and Sharon Jacques’ life and their business. West Lebanon Feed & Supply's success ...more

Heroes & Leaders: Creating a Vital Upper Valley

Every spring, Leadership Upper Valley, a program of Vital Communities, hosts the annual Heroes & Leaders Celebration to recognize individuals who make significant contributions to the Upper Valley. In 2019, we are pleased to honor ...more

Heroes & Leaders: Creating a Vital Upper Valley

Keeping Your Dollars Multiplying in the UV!

When you spend money at locally owned businesses, it is pretty easy to understand that those dollars directly impact the local economy as they keep local businesses in business. The local multiplier effect is less ...more

12th Annual Roundtable - May 7

You're Invited! The 12th Annual Upper Valley Energy Committee Roundtable is Tuesday, May 7, 5-8 pm in West Lebanon! This annual gathering of local energy volunteers is open to all, whether you serve on an energy committee, wish to ...more

Eat. Meet. Buy. Flavors of the Valley 2019 Vendors are here!

Check out the hottest new vendors and returning favorites! Samples are listed if the vendor has provided sampling information. Vendors will also have many delicious items for sale! April 7, 11 am - 3 pm at Hartford ...more

April Meet-Up Series for Beginning Farmers

We have an exciting project for new farmers in the White River valley portion of our region! The High Meadows Fund is supporting a series of free peer-to-peer gatherings for beginning farmers to build community and learn. ...more

Flavors of the Valley Vendor List

The Benefit of B Corps

Certified Benefit Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. Society’s most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone. The B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of ...more

Intern with Valley Quest!

Are you passionate about the Upper Valley? Do you feel motivated to share our region’s special places with the community at large? Love working with people of all ages? Vital Communities is looking for a ...more

Apply for a Farm to School Mini-Grant!

We are excited to announce the 2019 mini-grant program from Vital Communities' Upper Valley Farm to School Network! Funding is available to both Vermont and New Hampshire schools. Start dreaming up your farm-to-school projects—we want ...more

Seeking Bids from Solar Installers by Nov. 30

Vital Communities is teaming up with Kearsarge Climate Action to launch a Solarize Kearsarge campaign in spring 2019, following on the tails of the upcoming Weatherize Kearsarge campaign launching in January 2019. We are seeking proposals ...more

Thank you, Ben!

This summer we had the privilege of working with Ben Fletcher, pictured second from left. Ben brought an incredibly well suited array of skills to Vital Communities and was a boon to the Valley Quest ...more

Lebanon Area Businesses - Join us on Sept. 27

So many small businesses in the Upper Valley are burdened with high energy costs. And not enough time to do anything about it! We've got some good news for you. A group of Lebanon residents are ...more

A Lot Lighter with More Hands: Leadership Upper Valley

On the bright, sunny morning of June 13, Cobb Hill was waking up, and the soon-to-be graduating 2018 Leadership Upper Valley class was just arriving for their final meeting. Before the ceremony at Harpoon Brewery, ...more

Read our blog

Want more information?

Staff

Bethany Fleishman

Transportation Program Manager

Transportation

802.291.9100 x 111

email
phone phone

Transportation

— Bethany Fleishman, Transportation Program Manager

Bethany Fleishman was born at the old Mary Hitchcock hospital in Hanover, N.H., grew up in West Hartford, Vt., and now lives in Hartford Village, where she can see the White River and the trains from her window. She has a biology degree from St. Lawrence University and has worked in public health outreach, as a line cook in San Francisco, a pastry chef in Hanover, and as a member of the Town of Hartford Selectboard. She serves on the board of directors for both Advance Transit and Upper Valley CarShare and is a lifelong bike commuter.

Explore taking the bus to work or school

Commuter Calculator

Get Around the Upper Valley

Calendar

June 2019

Vital Communities Program News

Want more information?

Greatest Hits

Photo Gallery

Staff

Bethany Fleishman

Transportation

— Bethany Fleishman, Transportation Program Manager

Commuter
Calculator