Resources

Check out these links to other resources about walking and biking in Burlington and beyond

Road Conditions for Bicyclists
Volunteers have created a new Twitter application for bicyclists to report road conditions including the location, general description of the problem, and links to photos. Users can also edit a map of Chittenden County noting the problem area.
http://twitter.com/BikeReportVT

City of Burlington Department of Public Works – Bicycling & Walking Frequently Asked Questions
DPW provides a list of frequently asked questions related to walking and bicycling in Burlington.
http://www.dpw.ci.burlington.vt.us/transportation/bikewalk/faq/#1

City of Burlington Department of Public Works – Planning Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements
These informative slides provide stats on existing facilities (bike and ped), future upgrades and improvements, and visual examples of innovative projects.
http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/uploadedFiles/BurlingtonVTgov/Departments/Pu...

Code of Ordinances for the City of Burlington
Go straight to the source for Burlington rules and regulations. Of particular interest is Chapter 6 (Bicycles), Chapter 20 (Motor Vehicles), and Chapter 27 (Streets and Sidewalks)
http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=13987&sid=45

Chittenden County Transportation Authority (CCTA)
CCTA operates the bus system in Chittenden County and beyond, including the LINK Express services to Montpelier, Middlebury and St. Albans. Walking and biking combined with transit can really take you places. And yes, all buses are equipped with first come, first served bike racks.
http://cctaride.org/
http://www.cctaride.org/bus-information/bikes.html

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO)
The CCMPO is a federally funded but locally controlled organization responsible for transportation planning and policy in Chittenden County. They work with the public to create a long term vision of transportation – including bicycling and walking – and help communities improve their transportation systems.
www.ccmpo.org

Local Motion
This Burlington-based organization promotes non-motorized transportation and recreation through advocacy and education. It maintains a variety of programs and resources including the Bike Recycle Program, the Trail Finder, and the Trailside Center.
www.localmotion.org

Safe Streets Collaborative
More than 20 organizations and agencies formed the Safe Streets Collaborative in response to two tragic hit-and-runs in 2008. Safe Streets is an education and enforcement effort targeted at motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to foster a culture of respect on Burlington’s roads, paths and sidewalks. Programs include a Report Recklessness hotline (802-540-2345), educational materials, incentive coupons, and intersection action campaigns.
www.safestreetsvt.org

Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition
The Montpelier -based Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition promotes safe walking and bicycling throughout Vermont through education, outreach, and education.
www.vtbikeped.org

Lake Champlain Bikeways
Lake Champlain Bikeways maps out more than 1100 miles of bike routes surrounding Lake Champlain in Vt, NY, and Quebec, including the 363 mile route around the entire lake. The site also includes information on accomodations, bike shops, and touring tips.
www.champlainbikeways.org

Green Mountain Bicycle Club
The Green Mountain Bicycle Club is the oldest and largest bicycle club in Vermont. The club sponsors a variety of recreational and competitive events as well as supports local advocacy efforts.
www.thegmbc.com

Catamount Outdoor Family Center
The Catamount Outdoor Family Center is a non-profit 500 acre site in Williston, VT that promotes recreation, education, and community through tis trail system used for cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and trail running.
www.catamountoutdoor.com

1 World 2 Wheels
This is a movement supported by those who believe the bicycle can be a vehicle for positive change.
www.1world2wheels.org Alliance for Biking and Walking
Formerly known as Thunderhead Alliance, this is the North American coalition of grassroots bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations.
www.peoplepoweredmovement.org

League of American Bicyclists
The League promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.
www.bikeleague.org

Bikes Belong
Bikes Belong works to put more people on bicycles more often. From helping create safe places to ride to promoting bicycling, we carefully select projects and partnerships that have the capacity to make a difference.
www.bikesbelong.org

Adventure Cycling
Adventure Cycling Association’s nonprofit mission is to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle for fitness, fun, and self-discovery.
www.adventurecycling.org