We're debuting our first issue of Walk 'n' Roll In-depth -- an editorial collection delivered to you
featuring articles, profiles and stories about the people and programs that power Local Motion!
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Faces of Local Motion: Meet Bike Ferry Captain, Ed!

 

Ed Champagne is one of our esteemed captains out at the Island Line Bike Ferry. We sat down with Ed recently to talk about his passions, his experience with boats and especially his experience with our favorite boat - the Bike Ferry!

 

For the first time ever we are running daily service across "The Cut" in the Colchester Causeway from June 14th to September 1st, and will be open from 10am to 6pm. Enjoy late night service every Thursday until 9pm. For more information, or to purchase your season pass, click here!

 

LM:  Can you describe the experience of riding the Bike Ferry?

 

EC:  For me it's just as exciting as if I were a passenger. You're meeting a lot of people, you're getting to know about where they are going and the adventures they are having. You're enjoying all types of weather out there. It's invigorating to see all that movement, or see how the weather unfolds which can be challenging at times. As captain it makes the day go by quickly! The enthusiasm people have for Local Motion further excites me, seeing the positive affect we have on their lives.

 

[Read the full interview here]

 


Embracing the Localvore Lifestyle? We've Got You (And Your Bike) Covered

 

Burlington comes alive in the summer. With bike culture on the rise across America, it's no surprise that when temperatures rise Burlingtonians are choosing to get around on two wheels rather than four. Picturesque sights, live music, and delicious foods are just a few of the many offerings the Queen City has for locals and visitors alike. Waterfront celebrations and the Farmers' Market at City Hall Park are some of our favorite things to do. For the past few years Local Motion has been providing a service that makes it even easier to enjoy these amenities by bike -- Secure Bike Parking.

 

Secure bicycle parking is the norm overseas in countries like the Netherlands, where the fixtures are permanent within municipalities. Our friend and volunteer, Stu Lindsay, has had first-hand experience of fietsenstallings on numerous trips to Holland...

 

[Read the full story here]

 

 

Getting Out on the Streets...


Want to ride more but concerned about safety? Here at Local Motion we get questions about safety all the time, so lets leap right into a hotly debated topic, helmets!  From selection to fitting to proper use, people really want to get it right! 

 

"What kind of helmet should I wear?"  Anything sold in the United States is subject to the same safety certification, ASTM, Snell or CPSC. Just make sure it fits you, is in good shape, and is worn correctly. Local Motion can help -- come on by anytime!

 

"How do I get my kid to wear a helmet?"  Buy a really sharp-looking model and let them decorate it with their favorite stickers or sparkles. Of course wear a helmet yourself, and then draw a line in the sand - no helmet, no bike.  

 

"Will a helmet keep me safe on my bike?"  No.  

 

No? The rest of this article explores why...

 

[Read the full interview here]

 

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