FEATURED STORY
Vermont's Green Mountains Get Protected Bike Lane Network
Small state becomes leader in rural cycling infrastructure innovation.
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VERMONT FIELD OFFICE
165 Locals Against Road Bikers · Montpelier Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-VT-0045
VERMONT CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
165MEMBERS
1LOCAL CHAPTERS
5VICTORIES
VERMONT CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)55-6% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED125 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED241 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED62 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$18M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 3.9 / 5 — 65 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Montpelier station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGEEmily Brewster
STATIONChapter President · Montpelier
ELECTRONIC MAILvermont@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(802) 555-0221
Join the Vermont chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM VERMONT
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM VERMONT
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
VERMONT INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
The Route 100 Covered-Bridge Advisory of 2024
Successfully advocated for the separation of bicycle and vehicle traffic on major thoroughfares, reducing dangerous interactions and improving traffic flow for the majority of road users.
IMPACT:
The Montpelier station logged a 41% drop in shoulder litter at the Waitsfield covered-bridge approaches and recorded 3.4 discarded energy-chew wrappers per covered-bridge approach in the FY2025 sweep.
Vermont Codifies the Cyclist Accountability Act
Landmark legislation requiring cyclists to carry liability insurance and register their bicycles, ensuring accountability for road incidents and providing compensation for victims.
IMPACT:
First state-level cyclist insurance requirement in the region, expected to generate $2M annually for road safety programs
Federal Grant Redirected to the US-7 Corridor
AARBAA Vermont helped secure a federal infrastructure grant prioritizing vehicle safety improvements and traffic flow optimization over recreational cycling projects.
IMPACT:
$15 million in funding redirected from bike lanes to critical road repairs and safety improvements
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN VERMONT
Montpelier Station Monthly Convening
MEETINGJoin us for our monthly chapter meeting where we'll discuss ongoing advocacy efforts, review recent incidents, and plan upcoming initiatives for safer roads in Vermont.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
The Route 100 Covered-Bridge Rally
RALLYStand with us as we rally for safer roads and responsible cycling policies. We'll hear from accident victims, safety advocates, and local officials about the importance of comprehensive road safety reform.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Island Line Trail Yield Seminar
PRESENTATIONEducational presentation on road safety statistics, dangerous cycling behaviors, and how community members can advocate for safer streets. Q&A session included.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
The Smugglers' Notch Switchback Hazard, VT-108
The current bike lane configuration creates blind spots for turning vehicles and encourages cyclists to ride against traffic, leading to numerous near-misses and accidents.
- LOCATION
- Main Street, Montpelier
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Montpelier
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Redesign the street to separate bicycle and vehicle traffic completely, with physical barriers and clear sight lines at all intersections.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Unlicensed E-Bikes on the Island Line Trail
Electric bicycles reaching speeds of 30+ mph are using pedestrian paths in state parks, creating dangerous conditions for families and hikers.
- LOCATION
- Vermont State Parks
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Montpelier, Statewide
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Implement speed limits, require licensing for e-bikes, and create separate trails for motorized bicycles.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How can I join AARBAA Vermont?
Joining AARBAA Vermont is easy! Simply contact our chapter president through the contact information provided on this page, or fill out our membership form. We have 1 chapter across the state with 165 active members. New members are always welcome to join our fight for safer roads.
What does AARBAA do in Vermont?
AARBAA Vermont files comment on cycling conduct along Route 100, US-7 through Burlington, and VT-108 over Smugglers' Notch, and petitions the Vermont Agency of Transportation for enforcement review. Our Montpelier station maintains the FY2025 covered-bridge survey and forwards findings to officials in Burlington and Montpelier.
How many members does the Vermont chapter have?
Our Vermont chapter currently has 165 dedicated members across 1 local chapter. We're one of the active state chapters in the national AARBAA network, and our membership continues to grow as more Vermont residents recognize the need for safer roads and accountability in cycling infrastructure planning.
What are the main road safety challenges in Vermont?
Vermont's caseload concentrates on the Route 100 covered-bridge approaches, the Island Line Trail causeway in Burlington, and the Smugglers' Notch switchbacks on VT-108, where the Montpelier station recorded 3.4 discarded energy-chew wrappers per covered-bridge approach in FY2025. Mud-season shoulder conditions on US-7 remain under review.
What victories has AARBAA Vermont achieved?
Our closed files include the Route 100 Covered-Bridge Advisory of 2024 and the US-7 shoulder review south of Burlington. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When and where does the Vermont chapter meet?
The Vermont chapter holds regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between our 1 chapter location to ensure all members can participate. Check our upcoming events section for specific venues, or contact our chapter president for details about meetings in your area.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
VERMONT CHAPTER GALLERY
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA VERMONT
Ready to make a difference in Vermont? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Harold B. — Burlington
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Priscilla W. — Montpelier