Spring 2013

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Here We Go  

CATMA Membership To Grow:
It is exciting to announce that CATMA is now opening up membership to area employers, in addition to our founding members (Champlain College, Fletcher Allen and the University of Vermont) and our Associate Members (Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission).  CATMA offers a comprehensive managed commuter program for its members, which provides their employees with a broad suite of sustainable commuter services, programs, incentives and education. We look forward to collaborating with like-minded employers and expanding our employee commuter champions.

Go! Chittenden County
CATMA has partnered with many regional transportation partners in launching "Go!Chittenden County". The goal of this initiative is to provide individuals and businesses with access to transportation resources that will save them money and reduce the environmental footprint of doing business in the County. For more info on this initiative go to www.gochittendencounty.org  

Spring Events

Way To Go! Commuter Challenge, May 13 -17 
Win an Ipad 3! Sign-up by May 3

wtg Put yourself to the test and see how much carbon pollution you can reduce in one week. Anyone who bikes, walks, takes the bus or carpools can sign up. Win prizes, have fun and kick the carbon pollution to the curb!  Simply REGISTER HERE 

 

Bike Commuter Workshops

CATMA is sponsoring two free employee bike workshops, bke 102 workshop 42012 presented by Local Motion. Register for the 101 and or the 102 and get your rear in gear for the biking season. Get a free gift, purchase low-cost helmets, and receive free one-on-one coaching! REGISTER HERE 

~ April 22: 101 Getting into Bicycling 

~ April 24: 102 Building Street Skills

 

Vermont Bike Challenge

May 1 to September 30. It's time to gear up for year two of the VT Bike Challenge, a partner event of the National Bike Challenge. Register at www.nationalbikechallenge.org for this statewide event where bike riders of all kinds log their miles earn points, compete with friends and enter to win great prizes. For more info from Local Motion click here.

Nurses Trail Bike Ride, May 12

Celebrate Nurses week at Fletcher Allen and register for the Nurses Trail Bike Ride on the Blazing Nursing History Trail in Burlington. On May 12 from 11:00am-Noon, you can participate in a guided tour in honor of Florence Nightingale (It's her birthday). Celebrate nurses, be healthy and learn more about bike safety. Cosponsored by CATMA and Local Motion. For more information click here or REGISTER HERE

 

CATMA's Spring Commuter Events

CATMA is hosting commuter events on your campus to assist with questions about getting to and from work. Come chat with us, learn something new, let us assist you to commute another way, to save money, be green and be healthy! Sign up for the Way To Go! Commuter Challenge and VT Bike Challenge. 

~ April 23: UVM Helmet Outreach & Mobility Partners

~ April 25: UVM Employee Benefits Expo

~ April 29: Fletcher Allen MCC Baird Cafe

~ May 1: Fletcher Allen MCC Harvest Cafe

~ May 3: Fletcher Allen UHC

~ May 8: Fletcher Allen Nurses Knowledge Fair

~ May 8: Champlain College Employee Retreat

Click here for the calendar & be sure to stop by and say hi! 
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Food for YOUR Commute

CCTA 116 Commuter Celebrates One Year  

Ride the morning of April 23rd to receive your free gift, and enter to win a Kindle Fire!. This route serves Bristol, Hinesburg, Middlebury and South Burlington residents. Read more and view a schedule here.   

 

Weekly Traffic/Construction Alerts  for Chittenden County 

It's that time of year again! CATMA will forward to all its registered members, a weekly traffic/construction alert every Friday, complements of our Regional Planning Commission.  We'll post this info on our Facebook Page, Twitter and website.  Please contact us if you would like to receive this weekly alert. For those who travel in/around/throughout Vermont, check out this link for statewide road closures, construction. 

 

Promotion of CATMA Bike/Walk Reward Program  

CATMA will be sending employees who have registered in CATMA's Bike-Walk Reward program a friendly reminder encouraging your active participation in this program which provides $15 gift cards to those who commit to biking/walking to/from work at least 3 days/week!

CATMA Program Info 

CATMA Mobility Programs, Incentives, Services and Education
Employees at CATMA's member institutions are eligible to enroll in our alternate commute programs, incentives, services and educational events. 
Click here for additional commute benefits your employer offers as a member of CATMA. 
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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  

Monthly Restaurant Drawings 

 

Benefits of alternative commuting:  Reduce stress, save on commute costs, consistent travel times and routes, decrease 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:
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

 

Sandy, Katie and Janet 

CATMA
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VT Bike Challenge

 

  

Vermont Bike Challenge 

MAY 1 TO September 30, 2013
Challenge yourself, challenge your friends.  Get on your bike and win great prizes!
 

REGISTER TODAY!

VISIT WWW.NATIONALBIKECHALLENGE.ORG AND CLICK "JOIN."

NOTE:  This link takes you to the National Bike Challenge, the parent event of the Vermont Bike Challenge.  
After you enter your information, you will be taken to the Vermont Bike Challenge page

May 1 - Sept 30, 2013