• Local Motion Launches Trail Finder

Over two years in development with 50 volunteers, Local Motion's new Trail Finder was unveiled on Earth Day.

The Trail Finder is a free online resource for 77 walking, biking, hiking, and mountain biking trails in Chittenden County. Residents and visitors can get maps and directions, learn about trail features, and submit comments and photos.

The Trail Finder is a partnership between 40 towns, trail groups and regional planning organizations. Tourism organizations will use this resource at welcome centers and in marketing materials. All partners are recognized at the bottom of every web page.

This first phase of the project has been funded by the VT Recreation Trails Program, Chittenden Co. Metropolitan Planning Org., Merchants Bank and Local Motion members. Special thanks to Pam Brangan at the CCRPC for her mapping expertise.

Phase Two Underway: Over the next year, we will be adding on-road cycling routes and expanding beyond Chittenden County. We are excited to announce that Skirack, one of Vermont's premier outdoor shops, has made a sizeable financial gift to fund the Trail Finder's expansion. Want to volunteer? Contact charlene@localmotion.org.

For a direct link to the Trail Finder, go to www.localmotion.org/trails

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• Way To Go Commuter Challenge May 5-9 2008
Way To Go is an annual program encouraging the use of cheaper, healthier, and more earth-friendly transportation alternatives.

Visit www.waytogovt.org for further event information, resources and to register to participate. If you have questions about the event, please contact Sandy Thibault in the CATMA office at 656-5564 or email at catma@uvm.edu.

Results from the 2008 week will soon be posted. Check back to see how many people patricipated and the total savings in gasoline and pounds of CO2 pollution!         

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