Administrative

lodging:hotels and motels

Buffet breakfast is offered in some of the local motels and hotels. buffet lunch and dinner is offered in some of the local restaurants. Click here to read more.

Inn at Essex provides gracious hospitality in charming Essex Junction, Vermont. Discover this unique alternative to the typical Burlington Vermont hotels - where stylish charm and rich service are basic ingredients of every stay. Our stylish country accommodations and tasteful amenities combine elegantly with the warmth of a traditional inn. Savor some of the finest gourmet cooking in the country - from customized private dining to culinary demonstrations - prepared by the highly acclaimed New England Culinary Institute. Venture out to explore Burlington attractions - just minutes away - or revel in five distinctive ski resorts. You'll find we're perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of both worlds. Truly a gem among Vermont resorts, our AAA four - diamond hotel offers personalized service and luxury in a quaint setting. On Sundays they offer a buffet brunch at the Butler's Restaurant. Click here to read more.

miscellaneous

Mayor Peter Clavelle Offers Testimony in Transportation Hearing U.S. Senator Jim Jeffords, I-Vt., today opened the first of 11 hearings that will examine the current and projected needs of the nation's transportation system. The "Partners for America's Transportation Future" hearings will lead to the reauthorization of the nation's surface transportation program -- the largest public works project in the U.S.. Jeffords chairs the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, which has primary responsibility for the reauthorization process. ^popular Click here to read more.

public transportation

Burlington's...multi-modal public transportation center the downtown waterfront has received its permits, which means construction can begin -- most likely next year. There have been questions and controversy surrounding the proposal. ... The center will become the main terminal for the CCTA bus system. The Cherry street terminal will be moved, although buses will still cover the downtown area. Dan Bradley of the Burlington Public Works Dept, who oversees the project, says, "One of the goals of the facility is also to strengthen the connection with the downtown." The transit center will connect with the Lake Champlain ferry as well as a growing volume of bicycle and pedestrian traffic. It will also serve the Champlain Flyer commuter train, although the future of passenger rail is up in the air. One problem is that the train may be gone by the time the multi-modal center is built by the end of 2003. The legislature has threatened to pull the train's state funding due to continuing low ridership. Click here to read more.

Bus rides between Rutland Vermont and Burlington Vermont are provided by Vermont Transit buses. You will probably need to change bus in White river Junction, Vermont. You will also stop momentarily in Montpelier, Vermont. Click here to read more.

public transportation:CCTA

CCTA - GMTA Link Express (aka Burlington - Montpelier bus) Chittenden County Transportation Authority has an Montpelier Link Express Bus Run that connects Burlington with Montpelier. This route serves The Park and Ride Connection (PARC) Shuttle lot off of Pine Street next to the General Dynamic plant, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Richmond PARC lot, Waterbury PARC lot, the Department of Employment and Training PARC lot, National Life, the Statehouse, and Downtown Montpelier. CCTA also operates routes in Montpelier under the name of Green Mountain Transit Authority. (buses) ^popular Click here to read more.

Burlington to Montpelier buses are sparking interest. This fall, the Chittenden County Transportation Authority will offer ... that option when it launches commuter service between Burlington and Montpelier. ... CCTA General Manager Christopher Cole plans to measure the interest in the planned bus service at two hearings scheduled next week in Montpelier and Burlington. He and his staff have conferred with big employers and state government to get a sense of employee schedules. The authority's plans call for buses with capacity for about 20 passengers, including two in wheelchairs, to depart Burlington and Montpelier twice during the early-morning rush hours and again in the late afternoon. The one-way adult fare would be $3, but monthly passes would be offered. Only a few stops are planned -- in Waterbury and Richmond -- to keep the travel time close to an hour. Anyone who rides Interstate 89 between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. has seen the steady stream of vehicles heading in both directions Click here to read more.

CCTA City Loop bus The Chittenden County Authority has a City Loop bus. This route was original known as the Old North End Loop and later go changed to ONE Loop. These buses circles the perimeter of downtown Burlington. It starts at Cherry Street, goes pass the Burlington Police station, Up Norton Street to North Union. Then it passes Fern Hill and McAuley Square up on the hill. It goes pass FAHC's University Health Center, UVM's Waterman building, down Maple Street passes Champlain College, down pass the Waterfront, and returns to Cherry Street. It is a 25 minute run. Click here to read more.

CCTA College Street Shuttle bus The Chittenden County Authority has a College Street Shuttle which serves Burlington from Union Station at the bottom of Main Street to the fletcher Allen Health Care. In passes the Church Street Marketplace in both directions. At goes through the FAHC Health clinic on the way up college street and passes the University of Vermont Waterman building on the way down College Street. This bus is free, but it is more limited that the other buses. It only runs on weekdays during the winter from Columbus Day to Memorial Day. Click here to read more.

CCTA Essex Center Bus The Chittenden County Authority has an Essex Center Bus. It is done with one of the shorter buses. It starts at Amtrak in Essex Junction, goes up Route 15 passes The Essex Outlet Fair, through Essex Center, Pass Sand Hill Road, Passes the North Parking lot entrance of IBM and back to the Amtrak station. It is about a 20 minute run. Click here to read more.

CCTA Essex Junction Route Chittenden County Transportation Authority has an Essex Bus Run that connects Burlington with Essex Junction. This route serves Fletcher Allen Health Care (MCHV and UHC campuses), the City of Winooski, Fort Ethan Allen and Essex Junction. CCTA doesn't really have a bus station in Essex. The buses meet at the Amtrak station at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Central Street. Click here to read more.

CCTA has a St. Albans LINK Express bus route. Chittenden County Transportation Authority has a runs between cherry street in Burlington and Highgate Commons in St. Albans. Its stops include Collins-Perley Park & Ride, Georgia Park & Ride, Chimney Corners Park & Ride, Winooski Main & Allen Streets, and Fletcher Allen Health Center. (buses) Click here to read more.

CCTA North Avenue Bus The Chittenden County Authority (CCTA) has a North Avenue route, which spends most of its time on North Avenue. These buses go between Cherry Street and the Northgate Apartments on North Avenue Extension. It passes the Burlington High School, Ethan Allen Shopping Center, and the Department of Motor Vehicles. Click here to read more.

CCTA Pine Street bus The Chittenden County Authority has a Pine Street bus route. It runs from Cherry Street to the end of St. Paul Street. It passes the Old-folk home on Pine Street before going down Pine Street, where you'll see Vermont Transit, and the Howard Center. the bus then passes and CCTA bus terminal on Home Avenue as it loops back to return to Burlington. This is a tight run. (buses) Click here to read more.

CCTA Riverside/Winooski bus The Chittenden County Authority has Riverside / Winooski buses. They run between Cherry Street in Burlington and Winooski. You should look at the map and schedule, because this is an infrequent run through the north end of the Old North End of Burlington, down Riverside Avenue, and up through the upper part of Winooski. But the upper portion of Winooski is only served during the busy hours. Click here to read more.

CCTA Shelburne Road bus The Chittenden County Authority has a Shelburne Road bus which run between Burlington and Shelburne via Shelburne Road. On the way out to Shelburne it passes Price Chopper, Harbor View Road, and Shelburne Museum. On weekdays there are a few times when the bus stops at Vermont Teddy Bear. On the way back to Burlington, the buses stop at the Short Stop at the corner of Allen Road and passes by Shaws. Click here to read more.

CCTA U-Mall / Airport bus The Chittenden County Authority has a U-Mall/Airport bus. These buses run between Cherry Street in Burlington and the Burlington Internation Airport in South Burlington. Its route includes Main Street, the University Heights (UVM), The University Mall (U-Mall), The Pines on Dorset Street, Country Park on Hinesburg Road. See the schedule and map for more information. Click here to read more.

CCTA Williston Bus The Chittenden County Authority has a Williston Bus that travels between The Univisity Mall (U-Mall) in South Burlington and the Amtrak station in Essex Junction. Notice that there is a weekday route and a Saturday route. That's right, it takes a different route on Saturdays. Look at the map carefully. In order to help save time on Saturdays, the buses do not hit the roads Kimball, Shunpike, or Industrial Avenue. You'll see Williston Road, Wallmart, Best Buy in Maple Tree Place and Route 2A, but in a different way. Click on the map to see the map and schedules. Click here to read more.

public transportation:flying

Burlington International Airport is northern New England’s most convenient and welcoming airport, with walk-to parking and a new $15 million expansion. This airport handles Continental Express, Delta Connection, JetBlue, Northwest Airlink, United, and USAirways. Click here to read more.

JetBlue Airways set out to bring humanity back to air travel and to make flying more enjoyable. The challenges and skeptics were many. Critics scoffed at our dream of creating a successful low-fare airline based in New York City. ... Seven million customers later, we're proud to be proving the critics wrong. Click here to read more.

U.S.Airways Click here to read more.

United Airlines Click here to read more.