Summer 2011

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Endless Summer! 

Hope everyone has had time to enjoy our very beautiful but very short Vermont summer. It's perfect weather to try getting to work by biking, walking, carpooling, taking the bus or experimenting with multi-modes.  CATMA has a fun filled summer of events and we're gearing up to launch a Vanpool program. We hope to have more Vanpooling details in our next issue.  

 

An early welcome back to our UVM and Champlain College Students! 

Events, Resources & Updates   

Bike/Walk Reward Program Update
  • SkiRack gift cards may also be used at the new Patagonia store on Bank Street in Burlington, locally owned by SkiRack.
  • Borders Bookstore is CLOSING downtown, so we highly recommend you redeem any outstanding gift cards by Sept 1, 2011. CATMA will no longer be offering Borders as a Bike/Walk reward. Stay tuned for a new reward option from a downtown Burlington merchant.

Emergency Ride Home Program - New Cab Company    

Yellow Cab company has closed and merged with Morf/Benways Transit and Cab company. CATMA Emergency Ride Home Program members will now receive cab service from Morf/Benways Cab.For info on CATMA's ERH program, click here.   

 

Way To Go! Results: Fletcher Allen and Champlain College

Congratulations to everyone who participated to make it the BEST year yet! The tally's are outstanding, prizes have been awarded and planning begins for next year's event. CATMA would like to especially congratulate Fletcher Allen for taking home 1st place in the Macro business category saving 26,056 lbs of CO2 and to Champlain College for receiving Honorable Mention in the Large business category, saving 5,388 lbs of CO2. Thank you to everyone! For further info, go to www.waytogovt.org. 

     

"Give Respect. Get Respect: Safety is a Two-Way Street"

CATMA, Champlain College and UVM are collaborating with Local Motion on the Campus Safe Streets Project, an initiative to encourage safe and considerate behavior on the part of motorists, bike riders, and pedestrians alike. Activities include distributing information about the rules of the road along with a coupon for discounts on safety-related gear, giving out free reflective velcro legbands, bike lights and more. For more info, visit www.safestreetsVT.org or contact [email protected]

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Curb Your Car Day 

CCTA is pleased to announce the launch of CURB YOUR CAR DAY that will take place on the first Friday of every month. For more info on this campaign to inspire and motivate Vermont commuters,click here.

Trail Finder

LocalMotion has a fantastic resource on their webiste for finding trails, click here .   

 

Bike Map 

Hooray... a new Bike Map has just been released covering Burlington, South Burlington and parts of Colchester and Winooski. This map includes information on mass transit, recreational areas, environmental sites and general points interest. Contact CATMA for your copy or distribution questions.

 

Vanpools Update   

Do you commute to Burlington from Plattsburgh, Grand Isle, North Hero or South Hero... let's talk vanpooling! CATMA is diligently working on coordinating a Pilot vanpool service from the northwest.  For further info, please contact CATMA.   

CATMA Carpool Spotlight 

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CATMA features a Carpool/RidesWork Ad Spotlight
Member #5454

 

Looking to carpool between St. Albans and UVM, 3-5 days a week. The commuter must be at work by 8:30am and can leave at 4:30pm, with some flexibility. Can meet at Collins Perley. Interested in sharing driving and can drive up to 3 people.

Email to carpool with #5454  

Carpool/RidesWork Bulletin Board 

 

When you participate in our Carpool/Rideswork program, you will automatically be enrolled in our Emergency Ride Home Program and eligible for monthly raffle drawings!

 

Commuter Programs, Services & Incentives 

Employees at CATMA's member institutions, including CCRPC, are eligible to enroll in our alternate commute programs, services & incentives.  Click here for commute benefits your employer offers. 
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Bicycle Benefits
Bike/Walk Rewards Program
 

CCTA Bus/Transit Pass Discounts; Unlimited Access Program 

CarShare Vermont

Confidential Carpool Matching Service

Emergency Ride Home Program

RidesWork Bulletin Board 

 

Benefits of alternative commuting:  Reduce stress, save on commute costs, consistent travel times and routes, decreased personal vehicle maintenance and wear/tear, part-time travel options, improve air quality and decrease road construction costs.

CATMA Members: Champlain College, Fletcher Allen Health Care, University of Vermont.

 

CATMA Associate Members: CCRPC 

 

CATMA Affiliates: American Red Cross, City of Burlington (downtown district),
State of Vermont (downtown district)
 

 

CATMA was formed in 1992 to enable its members to share resources as well as jointly plan, develop and manage all transportation and parking programs, infrastructure and associated facilities.  Contact CATMA at 802-656-RIDE (-7433) for information on alternative commuting options, resources or land use matters.   

 

Sincerely,BWC

 

Bob, Sandy and Katie

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