This issue of Walk n' Roll News is sponsored by... Vermont Bike Tours! 
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Welcome Emily, Our New Executive Director!
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We are so excited to welcome Emily Boedecker to the Local Motion team. She officially took the helm as Local Motion's Executive Director this past Monday.
In February, Emily spent a day catching up with Co-Interim Executive Directors, Jason and Charlene, and getting to know staff and volunteers in the office.
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Protected Intersections, the Latest in the Evolution of Bike Facilities
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You may be noticing an explosion in buffered bike lanes and cycle tracks throughout US cities, giving riders more than just a painted area between bikes and cars. It's becoming conventional wisdom that providing more protection is key to encouraging more people to get on their bikes. But the newest
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Job Opportunity: Trailside Center Ambassador
We are currently seeking cycling enthusiasts to join our 2014 season staff at the Trailside Center located on Burlington's waterfront.
Trailside Center staff run our bicycle rental operation, provide cycling advice to our customers and perform routine bicycle maintenance on our bicycle rental fleet.
Get the full job description here. Learn how to apply!
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Signs of Spring: Kohl's Kids Bike Smart Trailer Rolls Out!
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Highgate School is set to receive their Bike Smart trailer at the end of the month! We are excited to get out there this spring and teach students bike safety skills!
Did you know: in VT to signal a turn, there is no need for fancy arm movements. You can simply point in the direction that you intend to turn. Good news for young kids!
Learn about the Bike Smart program.
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Speak Up for Safer Roads!
 H.501 is a bill that would make it so that drivers impaired by drugs are treated the same as drivers who are impaired by alcohol. This change would be a big help to law enforcement officers as they try to keep impaired drivers off Vermont's roads.
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