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As VT invests in EV charging infrastructure, municipalities look to balance costs with public access concerns
12/27/24 | The differing approaches to EV charger fees reflect a “learning curve” as more people in the state shift toward structuring life around EV usage, said one official.
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Vermont Edition: GMT cuts back on bus services
12/9/24 | GMT General Manager Clayton Clark discusses the adjustments being made to stay financially viable and the considerations behind the route cuts. Dana Rowangould, an assistant professor at UVM, has been studying how the pandemic has influenced public transportation usage.
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GMT to move forward with further bus service reductions
11/12/24 | The changes, approved by the agency’s board on Tuesday, are part of a sweeping service reduction plan announced in August — though not all are outright cuts. VTDigger
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VT's EV incentives on hold after state misses out on federal grant
10/17/24 | State incentives for electric vehicles are on hold until at least next July after Vermont missed out on a federal grant that would have provided $20 million in state subsidies for the purchase of zero-emission cars.
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GMT will start bus service cuts in December
10/16/24 | The first round of service reductions are mostly to weekend operations and unsustainable commuter lines to make the service more cost-effective.
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GMT proposes sweeping service cuts
8/28/24 | Vermont’s largest public transit provider has proposed cutting at least a quarter of its local and regional bus services over the next year in order to save up to $3 million that the agency said would fill a projected gap in its operating budget.
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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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