Improving Walkability in Time for School

Walkability is important all year around, but it is particularly timely now as students return to school. Walking to school is a great way for children to get the recommended 60-minutes of physical activity per day. This activity is an important step for ensuring...

Highgate Steps It Up to Improve Walkability

Highgate VT— 300 students, plus faculty, parents and community members celebrated the new stretch of sidewalk from Lamkin Street to a much desired flashing beacon leading pedestrians safety across Route 78 during the “Walk to School Day” on Friday December 1st. So...
Rise and Walk Middlebury

Rise and Walk Middlebury

Rise and Walk Middlebury is a walking program started by Michele Gilbert, RiseVT’s Addison County Program Manager, in partnership with Porter Medical Center. The goal of Rise and Walk is to connect providers with community members and encourage physical activity. Each...