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Vermont car crash fatalities begin to tick down after 10-year peak
Although the number of deaths declined in 2023, the percent of fatal crashes associated with people under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol rose from 61% to 65%.
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Vermont Senate advances annual EV fee
4/23/24 | The Vermont Senate advanced a controversial provision Tuesday that would create Vermont’s first-ever user fee for electric vehicles.
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Facing headwinds, Bird e-bike share to return
The regional bike share program is set to relaunch Monday for its second season. The program was hailed as a success by organizers last year, bringing more than 5,000 riders on 30,000 rides.
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Fiscal hole threatens GMT bus service
The bus service’s leaders are lobbying for a recurring state-level funding source to stabilize its finances into the future.
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Vermont is racing to meet its own electric vehicle targets
Despite federal and state subsidies, the state still has a long way to go to meet its emission goals, state officials told legislators.
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'Miles traveled' fee for electric vehicles gets support from Vermont Agency of Transportation
Gov. Phil Scott's administration is backing a plan to impose a so-called "miles traveled" fee on all electric vehicles in 2026 as a way to make up for millions of dollars in lost gas tax revenue.
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Access to Outdoor Recreation by Public Transit in Vermont
Resources to access nature and recreational spaces without a personal vehicle.
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Vermont piloted electric school buses, and they passed an important test: Winter
The state study found that electric buses save money on fuel in the long-term, along with improving air quality and reducing emissions.
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Central Vermont schools add Wi-Fi to buses — a model for the nation, says FCC chair
“We understand that there are students who don’t have internet access at home — and a lot of those kids are in rural America…”
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Transportation for Everyone
The Small Towns, Healthy Places podcast explores the joys and challenges of walking, biking and rolling in Vermont’s small towns.
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How MN Set a National Example in Climate Legislation
Minnesota made waves by passing a landmark transportation spending bill that will fund transit expansions and passenger rail service while reducing transportation emissions.
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Mapping Climate Impact at the Neighborhood Level
Neighborhood-level emissions data show the impact of land use and household consumption.
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Go! Vermont | Information about buses, ridesharing, trains, ferries, and electric vehicles. Check out the “Plan Your Trip” tool to see which transportation modes are available to get to your destination!
CarShare Vermont | An easy and affordable alternative to owning a car. Available in Burlington and Winooski!
Gopher (Community Rides) | A new transportation service for Central Vermont!
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Drive Electric Vermont | Vermont’s one-stop-shop to find information about available electric vehicles, incentive programs, and charging.
MileageSmart | This incentive program can save you up to $5,000 towards the purchase of a used hybrid or electric vehicle (EV).
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Learn about Passenger Rail in Vermont!
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E-Bikes | Learn about free consultations, rebates, state incentives and loans available for e-bikes in Vermont. Plus, how to bring an “e-bike lending library” to your community!
Complete Streets | Check out Local Motion’s support and technical assistance offerings to communities working toward safe and equitable streets.
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