Bike/Ped Happenings

November 25, 2014

VTrans On-Road Bicycle Plan

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) wants to know where you ride and where you want to ride, to improve state roads where we need it most! Download attached flyer for information on upcoming public meetings and contact info. VTrans On-Road Bicycle Plan Flyer

Middbikeped

Interested in hearing about or helping efforts to make Middlebury bike and pedestrian friendly? Join the middbikeped email list by contacting Adam Franco at afranco@middlebury.edu

Walk & Roll to School Days

Hosted by Middlebury Safe Routes to School. Learn rules of road. Navigate safely in different weather and seasonal conditions. Be visible. Use crosswalks. Have fun. For more info www.saferoutestoschoolvt.org

Benefits of Walking and Riding…

Reduces traffic congestion & improves air quality.
Enhances health (both mental & physical).
Connects you to neighborhood (notice more).

Rules of the Road…

Pedestrians

Cross at marked crosswalks, wait for signals, look first, walk against traffic on roadsides when no sidewalks.

Cyclists

Ride with the traffic, yield to pedestrians, walk bikes on downtown sidewalks, stop at stop signs, signal turns with arms, and use lights/reflectors at night.

Drivers

Slow down for and yield to walkers and cyclists. Walkers hit by cars at 40 mph have a 15% survival rate, while those hit at 20 mph have an 85% chance of survival.

May 6, 2020

Governor Scott Requires Face Coverings on Public Transit

Click here for a copy of Gov. Scott’s Addendum 12 to Executive Order 01-20 that includes: The traveling and commuting public shall wear face coverings over their nose and mouth any time they are using public transportation conveyances, including busses, trains and ride services and when in a mass transportation station or terminal, including airports.

March 18, 2020

Tri-Valley Transit Coronavirus Update

April 4, 2020 Due to the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic, Tri-Valley Transit, (dba ACTR and Stagecoach), would like to offer the following updates to our passengers. To increase social distancing measures, we are limiting the number of passengers allowed on the bus at a time. And we are: Asking all passengers who can self-transport to Read More…

March 13, 2020

Tri-Valley Transit Suspending Fares

3/13/2020 In light of ongoing developments and concerns about the spread of coronavirus, Tri-valley Transit has decided to suspend the collection of fares until further notice. Tri-Valley Transit staff have been diligently following guidelines provided by the Federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) by encouraging strong personal hygiene Read More…

March 6, 2020

Tri-Valley Transit Response to Coronavirus Concerns

3/5/2020 As a provider of public transportation services, Tri-Valley transit is following CDC guidance to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), at this time, most people in the United States will have little immediate risk of exposure to this virus. This virus is NOT currently spreading Read More…

April 9, 2020

New schedules and face covering requirement effective 4/13/20

Effective Monday, April 13th ACTR, a division of Tri-Valley Transit (TVT), is implementing changes to its service delivery model in an effort to maintain the highest levels of safety for all of our drivers and passengers during this time. We thank you for your understanding and appreciate your cooperation while we continue to provide the Read More…

March 27, 2020

Free rides to access food

Tri-Valley Transit, dba ACTR, is available to provide free grocery delivery to Addison County residents who are elderly, disabled or unable to self-transport. We can pick up customers’ prepaid grocery orders from many of our community grocers who are offering shopper service with curbside pickup. This includes Buxton’s General Store in Orwell, Greg’s Meat Market Read More…

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