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Green Mountain Transit
Green Mountain Transit (GMT) is the regional public transit system based in Burlington, Vermont, which was formed in 2016 through the merger of two more localized transit systems: the Chittenden County Transportation Authority and the Green Mountain Transit Authority. In , the system had a ridership of , or about per weekday as of . Chittenden County area Transit center and routes GMT's Downtown Transit Center, which generally serves local routes, is located in downtown Burlington on Saint Paul Street, between Pearl and Cherry Streets, with adjoining space along Pearl Street. All of the commuter and express routes (36, 46, 56, 86, 96) generally operate from Pearl Street in the vicinity of Saint Paul Street. Local routes (NextGen) In June 2019, pairs of local routes were combined, given color-coded route names and through-routed via the Downtown Transit Center (DTC) with new schedules; see "Former routes" below for more info. Most local routes operate seven days a week ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chittenden County Transportation Authority
Chittenden County Transportation Authority (CCTA) was the public transit system headquartered in Burlington in Chittenden County, Vermont. CCTA served the communities of Burlington, Essex, South Burlington, Winooski, Shelburne, Williston and Milton. As well as providing regular bus routes to these member municipalities, CCTA also served parts of Colchester and had express routes for commuters travelling between Burlington and Montpelier, Middlebury, and St. Albans.About CCTA On March 17, 2014, a by the bus drivers' shut down bus service, which was restored on April 4, 2014, after sett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winooski, Vermont
Winooski is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. Located on the Winooski River, as of the 2020 U.S. census the municipal population was 7,997. The city is the most densely populated municipality in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is the smallest in area of Vermont's 10 incorporated cities. As part of the Burlington, Vermont metropolitan area, it is bordered by Burlington, Colchester, and South Burlington. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), of which 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) (5.30%) is covered by water. Etymology As early as 750 CE, the Abenaki tribe lived along the shores of a cascading waterfall in a fertile river valley they called ''Winoskitegw'', meaning “land of the wild onion". Winooski's southern border is formed by the Winooski River, which is alternatively known as the Onion River. History Pre-C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier () is the capital city of the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Washington County. The site of Vermont's state government, it is the least populous state capital in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,074. However, the daytime population grows to about 21,000, due to the large number of jobs within city limits. The Vermont College of Fine Arts is located in the municipality. It was named after Montpellier, a city in the south of France. History The meadows and flats of the Winooski River were well known among natives for their corn-raising capacities. The natural site of Montpelier made it a favorite residence for the natives who first inhabited the land. The level plain of nearly two hundred acres of the rich farmland, sheltered from winds by the surrounding valley made the area comparatively warm and comfortable. Its position near the confluence of many streams allowed for favorable hunting, fishing, and trading. Native moun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
US Route 7
U.S. Route 7 (US 7) is a north–south United States highway in western New England that runs for through the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. The highway's southern terminus is at Interstate 95 (I-95) exit 15 in Norwalk, Connecticut. Its northern terminus is at I-89 exit 22 near the village of Highgate Springs, Vermont, immediately south of the Canada–US border. Route description Connecticut US 7 in Connecticut (also known as Route 7, Ethan Allen Highway and Super 7) is mostly a surface road but has two short expressway sections in the Norwalk and Danbury areas. US 7 begins in Norwalk with a expressway to nearly the Wilton town line. There are three exits on this short section, signed as " The Forty Third Infantry Division Memorial Highway". Exit 1, just past I-95 (the southern terminus), leads to the Central Norwalk Business District and US 1. Exit 2 leads to Route 123 which extends from US&n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milton, Vermont
Milton is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,723. According to local legend, the town was named for the English poet John Milton, but the name most likely originated from William FitzWilliam, 4th Earl FitzWilliam, who held the title Viscount Milton and was a supporter of independence for the colonies during the American Revolution. Milton has a municipal building, school system, library, police force, fire department, rescue squad, several churches, as well as civic and social organizations. History Milton was chartered by Governor of |
Middlebury (town), Vermont
Middlebury is the County seat, shire town (county seat) of Addison County, Vermont, Addison County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 9,152. Middlebury is home to Middlebury College and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History. History One of the New Hampshire Grants, Middlebury was chartered by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth on November 2, 1761. The name "Middlebury" came from its location between the towns of Salisbury, Vermont, Salisbury and New Haven, Vermont, New Haven. It was awarded to John Evarts and 62 others. The French and Indian Wars ended in 1763; the first settlers arrived in 1766. John Chipman was the first to clear his land, Lot Seven. During the American Revolutionary War, Revolutionary War, much of the town was burned in Carleton's Raid on November 6, 1778. After the war concluded in 1783, settlers returned to rebuild homes, clear forests and establish farms. Principal crops were grains and h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addison County Transit Resources
Tri-Valley Transit (formerly ACTR and Stagecoach) is the public transportation provider primarily serving Addison County, Vermont, Addison, Orange County, Vermont, Orange, and north Windsor County, Vermont, Windsor Counties in central Vermont. Tri-Valley Transit's mission is to enhance the economic, social and environmental health of the communities it serves by providing public transportation services that are safe, reliable, accessible and affordable. TVT became a 501(c)(3) incorporation in 2017 as the unification of Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) of Addison County, Vermont, and Stagecoach Transportation Inc. (Stagecoach) of Orange and Northern Windsor Counties, Vermont. Stagecoach was founded in 1976 and ACTR in 1992 by community leaders who recognized that many residents were impeded by a lack of reliable transportation to work, medical appointments and essential errands. History In the early days, services focused on elderly residents and were provided by volun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinesburg, Vermont
Hinesburg is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. The town was named for Abel Hine, town clerk. The population was 4,698 at the 2020 census. The main settlement of Hinesburg in the center of town is a census-designated place (CDP), with a population of 872 at the 2020 census. Geography Hinesburg is located in southern Chittenden County, bordered by Addison County to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.00%, is water. The main settlement of Hinesburg is located near the geographic center of town along Vermont Route 116 in the valley of the La Platte River. VT 116 leads north to South Burlington and south to Bristol. Schools and libraries * Hinesburg Community School * Champlain Valley Union High School, which services Hinesburg and many surrounding towns. * Carpenter Carse Library Notable events In April 1985, 29 teachers at Hinesburg Elementary School went on strike for two we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeffersonville, Vermont
Jeffersonville is a village in the town of Cambridge, Vermont, United States. The population was 750 at the 2020 census. History The village was originally called "Cambridge Center". The name was changed to "Jeffersonville" in 1827 to honor Thomas Jefferson. The village was incorporated in 1897. Retrieved 2011-06-30. Geography According to the , the village has a total area of , of which , or 3.25%, is water. The village is located near the geographic center of the town of Cambridge, along the south bank of the |
Vermont Route 116
Vermont Route 116 (VT 116) is a state highway in Vermont. It travels north from U.S. Route 7 (US 7) in Middlebury, where it almost immediately intersects VT 125, then runs concurrently with VT 17 through much of the town of Bristol. VT 116 then continues north through the towns of Starksboro and Hinesburg before passing through the eastern portion of Shelburne, and Williston before ending in South Burlington at an intersection with US 2 (Williston Road). Route description VT 116 begins at an intersection with US 7 (Court Street) in the Addison County town of Middlebury. VT 116 runs northeast along Ossie Road, paralleling the Middlebury River as a two-lane road for three blocks before turning north on Church Street. Going one block north, the route reaches a junction with VT 125 (East Main Street), changing names to Case Street also immediately in East Middlebury. VT 116 winds north along Case Street, leaving East M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The University Of Vermont Medical Center
The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) is a five-campus academic medical facility under the corporate umbrella of the University of Vermont Health Network that is anchored by a 562-bed hospital. UVMMC is located in Burlington, Vermont, and serves as both a regional referral center (providing advanced care to approximately one million people in Vermont and northern New York) and a community hospital (for approximately 160,000 residents in the Chittenden and Grand Isle Vermont counties). The hospital was formerly known as the ''Medical Center Hospital of Vermont'' and later as ''Fletcher Allen Health Care'' until getting its current name. It is affiliated with the University of Vermont's Robert Larner College of Medicine and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Overview The University of Vermont Medical Center ("UVM Medical Center") consists of five major campuses: *Medical Center Campus, Burlington, a 562 licensed-bed facility that includes most inpatient se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burlington International Airport
Burlington International Airport is a joint-use civil-military airport serving Burlington, Vermont, the state of Vermont's largest municipality. It is owned by the City of Burlington and located in the neighboring city of South Burlington, three nautical miles (6 km) east of Burlington's central business district. About 40% of the airport's passengers come from Quebec. Federal Aviation Administration records show that the airport had 687,436 passenger boardings (enplanements) in calendar year 2019, up from 658,879 enplanements in 2018, an increase of 4.33%. This airport is included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025, which categorized it as a ''primary commercial service'' airport (more than 10,000 enplanements per year). It is by far the busiest airport in Vermont, with 100 times the traffic of the second-busiest, Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport. Although Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport also provides commerc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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