Member Benefits
COMMUTER SURVEYS & ACTION PLANS
Surveys that give you insight into the commuting patterns in your town or workplace & action steps to improve them
ADVOCACY & OUTREACH
Relevant local & regional opportunities, information & talking points to help you decrease the number of people driving alone
EVERYDAY BICYCLING WORKSHOPS
Small group workshops to build skills & confidence riding & maintaining your bike
EMERGENCY RIDE HOME
Reassurance to transit, carpool & bike commuters that expenses will be reimbursed for an emergency taxi or rental car trip home
EDUCATIONAL & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Monthly opportunities to connect with local leaders, planners & employers to discuss issues & share successes
Community Benefits
Vital Communities helps the Upper Valley lower the community, financial, and environmental costs of commuting. Our goal is to reduce the reliance on driving alone and
- Make commuting to work more affordable and enjoyable
- Reduce the costs and hassles associated with parking
- Improve air quality and enhance community livability
- Promote healthy, active, sustainable behavior
- Improve traffic and parking conditions in employment centers
- Support walkable bikeable downtowns and increased economic activity
- Reduce costs associated with owning a vehicle, like wear and tear, gas, and insurance
- Build a safe, reliable, and multimodal transportation system that serves all, is affordable to use and operate, increases community resilience and health, and minimizes climate impact