VERMONT CLEAN CITIES COALITION
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eNewsletter 8.22.07

Your clearinghouse for news, programs, and funding related to
reducing the consumption of petroleum for transportation in Vermont

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	Bike & Ped
Smart development for Putney road? (Brattleboro) Plans for Brattleboro's Putney Road have been protested as a poor use of open space. Those involved with the plan contend that it will limit sprawl and make the road more pedestrian friendly. [Source: Brattelboro Reformer]

	Bike & Ped
A path named after John Deere? (Rutland) A group in Rutland is looking to build a bike & ped path and name it after Vermont-born John Deere. [Source: Rutland Herald, Boston Globe]

	Bike & Ped
Slow progress for Main Street (Rutland) Proposed plans will make the eastern side of Main Street better for bicycles and pedestrians. Burying power lines are also in the works. [Source: Rutland Herald]

	Bike & Ped
Sharing the road It's not always easy to be a bicyclist on the road,or a bike-friendly motorist. However advocates and columnists continue to educate the public on best practices. [Sources: Rutland Herald, Vermont Bicycle and & Pedestrian Coalition]

	Alternative Modes
Park & Rides agreement (Willison) The Williston Selectboard has agreed in principle to explore construction of two park & ride facilities south and north of I-89. [Source: Burlington Free Press]

	Anti-Idling
School buses change for law Chittenden South Supervisory Union has outfitted 48 buses with a system that will allow energy-efficient red loading lights to flash without running down the battery when the engine is shut off. The change was prompted by the new law which prohibits school buses from idling when parked on school grounds. [Sources: Burlington Free Press, WCAX]

	Rail
Rail tunnel nears completion (Bellow Falls) A year-long alteration to the Bellows Falls rail tunnel is almost finished. The improvement drops the rails to allow modern, double-stacked cars through the tunnel. VTrans says that the project will streamline the passage of travelers and freight on the line. [Source: Brattelboro Reformer]

Best regards,

Elaine Wang, Graduate Student Intern
Vermont Clean Cities Coalition

Funding

Closing date	Coverage, description, eligibility
8/31/07 [View]	Federal: Mobile sources outreach assistance.
9/15/07 [View]	New England: Environment. Small groups eligible.
9/16/07 [View]	Federal: Community development. Rural Community Development Initiative. Intermediary organizations eligible.
9/28/07 [View]	Vermont: Municipal Planning. Towns eligible.
10/15/07 [View]	Regional: Environment.
11/27/07 [View]	Regional: Sustainable Communities. Non profits, instiutions and municipalities eligible.
4/11/08 [View]	Federal: Agriculture. Enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops. State governments eligible.

Events

9/25, Tue Brattleboro	Community Supported Renewable Energy Forum 7pm, Marlboro College Graduate Center Speaker: Greg Pahl, followed by panel discussion. Info: 869-2141.
9/27, Thu Webinar	The Fleet Solution: Light-duty Vehicle Options 1:30pm EST Product presentations from leading OEMs. Register here.
10/10, Wed Burlington	3^rd Annual Biodiesel Workshop Davis Center, University of Vermont Info here
10/12-13 Manchester, NH	Global Warming & Energy Solutions Conference Radisson Hotel Info here
10/17 Burlington	2007 Renewable Energy Conference Sheraton Burlington Hotel. Info here
10/23-25 Burlington	Community Matter 07 Conference Main Street Landing Info here

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